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Read MoreI am not what you would call skilled with eggs…yet. Sure, I can scramble with the best of ’em, but when it comes to more advanced techniques like poaching or flipping to the perfect over-easy without breaking the yolk, I tend to flounder a bit. I had pretty much given up and decided I would…
Read MorePerhaps I was not very globally aware during middle school, but I did not know much about the Second Sudanese Civil War. I had heard of the Lost Boys of Sudan, but knew nothing more than the fact that they were orhphaned boys in Africa escaping some sort of turmoil. “What Is The What”, Valentino Achak…
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It has been a week since my last post, but that is because it was Thanksgiving, and eating/intense family time trumps blogging. Thanksgiving is one of the greatest holidays. No gifts here; it’s all about the food. And food is something my family does very well. The Konters have been known to botch gifts on…
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As a foodie, it’s always exciting when a new and potentially amazing restaurant opens. It’s even more exciting when that new restaurant opens in your neighborhood. I was anxiously awaiting the day when MXco would open its doors ever since I saw the slip of paper on the window announcing the impending arrival of a Mexican…
Read MoreVirtually every New Yorker is on the same quest to find the best pizza in NYC. While this is an impossible task, it doesn’t stop me from trying. There are two distinct pizza styles in The Big Apple: brick oven and New York slice. Let’s table the slice convo for a moment as it is…
Read MoreWhile blog-reading is great, it does not come close to the feeling of picking up and getting lost in a good book. As a voracious reader I know that the sheer number of books out there can make choosing a title a daunting experience. I am happy to help by lending my thoughts via book…
Read MoreNow I know what you’re thinking, “Tess has a blog. She must be sooo cool!” True, but I must concede that my blogging is nothing compared to what one of my dearest friends is doing. You see, I write “musings” (as my Mommy so lovingly puts it) online, but Dan is an entrepreneur. He has…
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I recently vacationed in San Diego and LA, and while there are many benefits to living in California (beach and sunshine at all times come to mind), one thing outshines the others: In-N-Out Burger. Below is my review/thoughts: Animal Style: sounds naughty and it certainly is. The sauce! Those onions! I actually just smacked my…
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Peaches to Apples 