Happy days are here again- it’s just about SUMMER TIME BABY! What a crazy few weeks I have going on. I just got back on Monday from a quick 48-hour trip to Atlanta to visit my grandmother with Paul- what a relaxing and lovely way to spend the holiday weekend. Atlanta is such an...
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Hmm. How to describe the humble red kidney bean? Well, it’s red, and shaped like a kidney. It kind of has a earthy taste, and all in all, is well, just sorta bland on it’s own. In my mind though, it’s the perfect jumping off point to make a complex, flavorful, and almost butter-like dip...
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SPRING IS FINALLY HERE! Dust off those barbecues people… it is time to get outside and grill! Shish kebabs are one of my favorite meals to eat and make when the weather warms up. They’re basically the spring and summer equivalent of a one-pot dinner- with minimal preparation and cleanup, and a super easy...
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Lunchtime for a working girl can be a dangerous activity. Having worked in Manhattan for the last 5 years, I’ve eaten from a lot of subpar delis, overpriced salad bars, and super-salty “ramen” during my favorite mealtime of the day. Sure, occasionally you find the absolutely amazing hole-in-the-wall burrito joint, but it’s usually just...
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Mmmmm. Soup in the wintertime… a match made in heaven if you ask me. It’s really getting cold around here, and it’s easy to fall into the rut of eating heavy, rich foods that may satisfy your craving for some warmth and comfort. The problem with a lot of these foods is that they...
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Do you watch Girls? I just caught up on season 1 in time for the season 2 premiere last Sunday night, and gosh, I really like that show. I’ll admit it took me a few episodes to get into it, but on or about episode 3 I really started enjoying the storylines. It could...
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Happy New Year’s Eve! It’s insanity how fast this year has gone by. So many awesome things have happened this year- from starting a new job, making new friends, traveling to new cities, celebrating my 100th post and 2nd year blogging here, and -oh yeah- getting ENGAGED!! I have a lot to look forward...
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My dear friend Bec is doing some serious charitable giving for the team she’s on for the ING New York City Marathon, so in the spirit of giving back and eating well, she threw a fundraiser lunch for a bunch of friends on her rooftop this past Saturday. Let me tell you, even if...
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Have I mentioned how much I love summer yet? Yes? OK. Because I do. The fresh flavors, the ability to get out and grill, and all the delicious produce- not to mention the sunshine and warm weather- what’s not to love? Believe it or not, I have never made my own corn on the...
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This might sound really weird, but some of the best salmon I’ve had is at steakhouses. I think it has something to do with those high-heat, 1500° ovens they use for the steaks. They make for a salmon croccante- super crispy and salty on the outside, nice and tender and just plain delicious on...
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