Author Archives: Kate
The Wednesday Tipple – Lavender Fizz and the Big Money Dream
“If I won 625 million dollars,†said Wanda, the post room lady, “I wouldn’t tell a soul. Not one soul. Or people would want a piece of it and I will not have that shit. I will not.â€
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Tagged champagne, Easter, grandpa, lavender, lotto, riches
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The Wednesday Tipple – Lillet Rose, and the cautionary tale of the lucky shag
A friend of mine has been experimenting with internet dating. “It’s not crazy town like it used to be. 1 in 5 marriages start online. It says so on the adverts. I know those things have small print, and it’s … Continue reading
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Tagged dating, gin, internet dating, lillet, love, Spring cocktail
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The Monday Treat – Chocolate Cake, sharks and ponies
Leaving Gorilla Coffee the other day some friends and I found ourselves strolling in step behind a dad and an eight ish year old kid. The kid took a sip of his drink and let out a sigh. “Life is … Continue reading
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Tagged chocolate cake, Gorillas, Hershy Syrup, Ina, Loaves and Fishes, Ponies, Sharks
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This Dinner Will Get You Laid – Greek Salad Topped Chicken For Warm Spring Nights
It’s Spring in New York – daffodils, blossoms, no need to wear a coat weather, the whole bit. The evening was filled with out on the balcony possibilities and I was determined to make the most of them.
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Tagged chicken, feta, greek salad, olives, spring, tomato
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The Wednesday Tipple – Campari cocktails, stuffed crispy olives and a dose of Deco glamour
Spring cleaning does have its benefits – I’ve recently inherited a feather cape from my mother in law who is heavily into organizing the cupboards.
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Tagged Campari, cocktail, cruise ship, Deco, deep fried olives, feather cape, olive, orange, Spring cleaning
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This Dinner Will Put You In A St Patrick’s Frame of Mind – Guinness Beef Stew and a dancing leprechaun
St Patrick’s Day plans are afoot in New York – the parade is shutting down half the city, green beer is promised in the bar on the corner, Kim is hosting a brunch with actual Irish Bacon, and a dancing … Continue reading
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Tagged ale, beef, guinness, st patrick's day, stew
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Green Velvet Cupcakes
As St Patrick’s Day approaches it brings with it the opportunity to view the world through emerald tinted glasses.
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Tagged cupcake, green cake, green velvet, Irish, st patrick's day
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The Wednesday Tipple – Because apparently we’re all Wild Irish Roses on St Patrick’s Day
This is the time of year when people who were born and raised in Michigan by parents who were also born and raised in Michigan claim to be Irish.
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Tagged Accent, cocktail, grenadine, Housing Works, Irish, lemon, shuffle, soda, st patrick's day, whiskey, Wild irish Rose
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