Cuisine. Culture. Commentary.
Everyone complains about jury duty, but I’m sure they would be singing a different tune if they realized how close the courthouse is to Smile to Go. I’ve written about The Smile before and would go as far to say it’s one of my favorite spots in the city, but until now had not had…
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My Mom arrived for her visit a day earlier than my Daddy so we could have a little bit of one on one time. Ain’t she thoughtful? She landed early enough in the day that we could head straight to breakfast and since this was Mommy/Daughter time I had to pick a place with ample…
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Wow oh wow am I sorry. I promised you an Inspiration Station post each month and I didn’t hold up to my end of the bargain. Two posts. That’s all I ended up doing. I could blame it on moving and the lack of kitchen space to make the more intricate recipes I like to…
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Time again to do something with chicken that will keep me interested in that fair foul. I hadn’t done a stuffed chicken in a while and it seemed like it was time. First I sauteed chopped (not sliced) cremini mushrooms in a little butter and garlic and then mixed them with goat cheese. If you…
Read MorePenelope stands out in Murray Hill as the one adorable brunch place. It’s a cutesy cafe with rustic windows serving simple but comforting foods like grilled cheese, the BLT, and salads. Unfortunately, since it’s the only restaurant of this category in the neighborhood, the line is always ridiculous. In no mood to wait for an…
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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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My love for moose (mooses? meeses? mice?) is family legend that is revisited each time we go skiing out West, aka Moose Country. After saying for years that we needed to have breakfast at The Blue Moose in Breckenridge, we finally gave it a try before heading back to the East Coast. Honestly, I would…
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I’m here to tell you some shocking news: healthy can be tasty. I was dubious, but after the meal I cooked on Thursday, I’m a believer. Lindsay came over for a laid back evening of dinner and Glee because it had been far too long since we’d caught up. I didn’t have it in me…
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I need to remember how many great restaurants are in Chelsea. Lindsay gets credit for finding my most recent Chelsea spot, Pounds & Ounces. Once I got past the overly heavy front doors (I recommend lifting weights before holding them open for anyone), the first thing to catch my eye was the long, curved table…
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I had planned a trip to Georgia for the Ole Miss game and some hanging out with my Atlanta friends, but I was worried that I wouldn’t make it out due to Hurricane Sandy. I was worried about getting to the airport so I left about four hours before my flight. Because the city was…
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Peaches to Apples 