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I should probably take things slow this week in preparation for a much needed vacation, but that just wouldn’t be as interesting so I’ve been running at full speed and trying new things. Grand Central turned 100 last week and it is just as beautiful now as it ever was. It is one of my…
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Because I had no vested interest in either of the teams playing in this year’s Super Bowl, I didn’t feel the pressure to do anything major. Without a team I cared to root for, there seemed to be no need to go to a party and stay up late, only to feel exhausted on Monday.…
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If you’re looking through a cookbook entitled “Quick and Easy,” the recipes should be just that. Betty Crocker’s Quick and Easy Cookbook was actually a birthday present from my parents when I turned 22 and was moving into my first apartment in New York a week later. I was new to my cooking passion and…
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I’ve really been enjoying this week of warm weather. It had been too cold to do anything but sit inside my apartment underneath my favorite blanket with a plate of pad see ew from my favorite Thai takeout spot. Now that it’s become bearable outside, I’ve found a renewed fervor to get out and enjoy…
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When you want a big salad for a meal but are sick of the good old cobb, I highly recommend turning to taco salad. It’s healthier than eating actual tacos and is full of protein. I like using crisp lettuce for this, like romaine hearts. Instead of using ground beef, I decided to go with…
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Last night during our weekly TV night, Brutus’ sister Kim whipped out her new toy to prepare a special treat for us. With Yonanas, you just peel and freeze overripe bananas and then put them through this magical machine to make ice cream. That’s it. No cream, sugar, or any other ingredients…that is if you…
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When my mom found a New York Times bestselling novel featuring a character named Tess, she decided it was a must read and immediately ordered it to be sent to my apartment. Kate Alcott’s historical fiction novel follows Tess Collins, a maid eager to escape her station and become a designer. She wins the attention…
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I have been in a bit of a funk when it comes to cooking lately. Even easy recipes seem too time consuming or ingredient-heavy and I just end up making boring basics or something from the frozen section of Trader Joe’s. This weekend, I decided it was time to get myself out of my supper…
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Gotta love short weeks (thank you MLK day)! Sometimes you just need one less day at the office to keep yourself from going crazy. I’ve been looking for a simple gold necklace that I could wear every day. I wanted something with character, but it needed to be delicate enough that I (someone who feels…
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I hate when it takes me longer than anticipated to cross a restaurant off my list, especially when the restaurant proves to be just as wonderful as I had hoped. The pastries at Dominique Ansel Bakery look too beautiful to eat, but that would be a shame because they are some of the best baked…
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Peaches to Apples 