I had a really unique and exciting experience at a local antiques and home store this past weekend- a cake decorating class from the Executive Pastry Chef of the Standard Hotel, Frederick Aquino! Smith & Chang General Goods, an awesome little shop right down the block in Hamilton Park, Jersey City, held a fun...
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In the family of cookies, I think shortbread is the forgotten second cousin who’s often overlooked for her prettier, chocolate-loaded familiars. Kinda like the Edith of the Crawley sisters, don’t you think? Jan of the Brady Bunch? Meg of the Griffin family? In other news, I watch too much TV. But you know what?...
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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 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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Happy Sunday! It’s sad, but today is officially Christmas decoration take-down day in our house. Going away is the tree, the stockings, and all the ornaments for another year. We are IN 2013 now people… and I couldn’t be happier! I am one of those suckers for New Year’s resolutions, as you may have...
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HAPPY NEW YEAR! Hope yours was great. We spent another New Year’s Eve with Anderson and Kathy, along with my best friend and MOH Devin, and feasted on carnitas tacos, chocolate-covered strawberries, and of course, champagne! So let’s get to it… What are your resolutions for 2013? Here are a few of mine in no...
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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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Holy sheesh it’s getting cold outside around here. We’re talking huge down parka + scarf + gloves + furry boots + another sweater just-in-case kinda cold. The kind of cold where you might just stay inside even if Justin Timberlake was outside begging you to come out for just one drink at the bar...
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