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10 Valentines Breakfast in Bed Ideas

Posted on February 12, 2011 by Kate

Yes it’s on a Monday. No, it might not be the most relaxed breakfast in bed of all time, but it’s worth taking the time to make an impression with these low effort Valentines breakfast ideas.

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This dinner will get you laid – 6 Menus for Valentines

Posted on February 11, 2011 by Kate

Jonathan and I officially “don’t do” Valentines Day. We will not be taken in by cards with kittens on them, or by Snoopy-themed chocolates. No set price menus including duck, a chocolate dipped strawberry and a swirl of raspberry coulis … Continue reading →

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10 things to do once you’ve bought a heart-shaped cutter

Posted on February 10, 2011 by Kate
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The Wednesday Tipple: Pink Cocktails for Valentines Day

Posted on February 9, 2011 by Kate

Valentines Day is one of the more depressing days of the year to be single in a Manhattan full of pink and cupids, set menus and single roses. Mostly, being footloose and fancy free in the city can be a … Continue reading →

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The Monday Treat – Easy Valentines ideas

Posted on February 7, 2011 by Kate

Valentines is a different ball park here in America. It’s really not such a big deal in the UK. You’ll see the odd woman with roses on the underground, and probably it’s the Biggest deal in the Whole World if … Continue reading →

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This dinner will get you laid – roast duck and pancakes for Chinese New Year

Posted on February 4, 2011 by Kate

It’s the Chinese New Year of the rabbit, and I won’t lie to you; I was tempted to put bunny on the menu. But two things held me back; memories of my sisters’ pet rabbit who once, heroically, peed on … Continue reading →

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The Wednesday Tipple – Pomelo Sea Breezes with Spicy Beef Lettuce Wraps

Posted on February 2, 2011 by Kate

Chinese New Year is almost upon us, a fact that it is impossible to ignore if you happen to be walking down Elizabeth Street on your way to pick up cheap vegetables at the amazing Asian supermarket. My apartment is … Continue reading →

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The Monday Treat – Traditional Chili

Posted on January 31, 2011 by Kate

While sipping a chai latte in Think Coffee and waiting for Jon to finish his meeting I overheard the following conversation between a guy (who, from the fact that he had an iPad and an NYU hoodie, I’m going to … Continue reading →

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This Dinner Will Get You Laid – Mac n Cheese in preparation for Super Bowl

Posted on January 28, 2011 by Kate

Of all the dinners I’ve hosted for my close friends Sasha and Matt over the years the best one, the no-doubt-about-it favorite, was actually not cooked by me at all, but by my husband Jon.

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The Wednesday Tipple – Beer and Super Bowl Party Snacks

Posted on January 25, 2011 by Kate

Super Bowl is almost upon us. Which is cause for great joy and celebration in our household – it’s another of those fantastic eating holidays that we missed out on for years through ignorance and being British.

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