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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Happy Friday! How’s everyone’s resolutions coming along so far- we’re a week and a half in to 2013… is everyone still going to the gym every day and really watching what they eat? …No? Maybe? Well, I’m excited to share this recipe with you because not only is it delicious and filling, it’s also...
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Thanksgiving is 3 days away – are you ready? If not, no worries- there’s still tons of time to make this special holiday shine. I wanted to provide a brief rundown of my favorite Thanksgiving sides and desserts, all of which are available here on Total Noms. These are dishes that to me, practically ooze...
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Woah. It’s Thanksgiving next week. Have you finalized your menu? Luckily, this year I’m only responsible for dessert, but last year when I hosted the whole shebang, these babies were one of my favorite sides. I know, brussels sprouts, right? Blah. Every child’s worst nightmare. Who goes around doing a dance for brussels sprouts?...
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Last week, I hit up a local farmer’s market here in Jersey City. Well, OK. I didn’t exactly go on purpose… My original plan was to get tacos nearby and go home. OK, fine, my original original plan was to go to the gym, but who’s judging? Anyways, I got out of the train...
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I know, I know, it’s still summer. Who wants to eat hot potatoes when there’s so much fresh and cool fruit and vegetables to be had? But sometimes, you just need some comfort food. Something that screams cozy, happy, warm nights at home. Something that’s filling, something that’s wholesome. Something with roasted, garlic cheese...
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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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I am very excited to share this recipe with you guys today. First off, this is a perfect picnic recipe for the beautiful weather we’ve been having lately. It’s light, delicious, and if you decide to go for your own homemade grilled artichokes, a great reason to light up the grill, or use that...
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Wahoooooo summer is coming! The weather’s getting better, the sun is out longer and longer in the day, the flip flops are making their way out of hiding, and best of all, picnic season is upon us. We celebrated yesterday at Sheep Meadow in Central Park, with a ton of great friends (and great...
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I love the Christmas season! We’ve been really busy around the house this weekend, getting ready for the holidays, decorating up a storm. Yesterday was my three-year anniversary with my sweetie, so we decided to make a new tradition- trimming the tree and decking the halls on our special day! The stockings have been...
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