There are times in your life where you have to make decisions- ya know, pick a side. Democrat, or Republican? iPhone, or Android? Biggie, or Tupac? Yankees, or Mets? Even though I know exactly where I stand on a lot of issues, there’s one decision that always gives me pause. One that really makes...
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Did you ever go to camp? I was lucky enough to go to a lot of great camps when I was younger- everything ranging from arts ‘n crafts day camps to sleepaway camps in the Poconos to field hockey camp… but by far my favoritest of all the camp experiences was Pinecrest. For one...
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Here’s a blanket statement for you: Dumplings are the world’s perfect food group. I mean, think about it. Any food stuffed in an edible wrapper is really just unbeatable. Empanadas, spring rolls, ravioli, soup dumplings, turnovers… the list goes on. Pierogi are no exception. Stuffed with potatoes, sausages, or even fruit- they are the...
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Do you like chocolate? Do you love chocolate? Do you like not spending hours waiting for your favorite desserts to bake? Do you want the easiest three-ingredient delight ever? Then this recipe is about to change your life, I swear. These are some of the most deceivingly easy-to-make truffles you could ever make. I’ve...
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If you had asked me 6 months ago what my least favorite food was- I would have told you with no hesitation: the banana. I don’t know why, but the consistency, flavor, color- everything about this food really turned me off. And I’m not alone in my family- my mother and grandmother both hate...
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Hi everybody! How was your holiday? We had a wonderful few days at my family’s house, celebrating Christmas and being together again, even for a short time. And oh man, did we eat well! My dad made an insanely delicious Prosciutto Wrapped Pork Loin with Roasted Apples for supper. OMG- the crispiness of the...
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When my mom and I share cake desserts at a restaurant, there’s usually a small fight about who gets to eat the tip of the slice, you know, the smallest triangle at the point, perfect for a swift fork swipe. Right now I’d say we’re 50-50 in terms of wins- but we both agree...
Read more →I get inspiration from the darnedest places. A few days ago on Friday, just before I left work for the long July 4th weekend, I was on a conference call with one of my clients. Before we got down to business, we were talking about our plans for the weekend, and one of my...
Read more →Recently, one of my closest friends, Devin, celebrated her 25th birthday. Even though my group of friends has been close for over nearly 15 years now, sharing our ups and downs through grade school, high school, college, and our new lives as adults, we will still gather up for birthdays as if we were...
Read more →Is there anything more divine and downright delicious than a buttery, slightly crisp crumble crust, layered on top of warm, sweet-tart berries? I submit to you there is not. OK, this situation could get even better if there’s some ice cream nearby. But let’s not get out of hand here!
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