Author Archives: Kate
Randomness, Oscars and Truffle Butter Popcorn
Sometimes life takes you on non-sequiturs, embracing the random.
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Tagged baby doll, Movie, oscars, popcorn, random, truffle butter, winter in New York
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Nom Wah Tea Parlor
There are many excellent reasons to go to Nom Wah Tea Parlor. Off the top of my head? Celebrating Chinese New year with Sara and Mike, for example.Â
Snakes and Horses and Pomelo Sea Breezes
Last year my mother in law captured my imagination by describing the Chinese New Year of the Snake that we were entering, as a year of twists and turns, some for good, and some for bad. Though she is no … Continue reading
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Tagged Chinese New Year, horse, pomelo, sea breeze, snake, vodka
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Superbowl Chili
It turns out, that pretty much none of my friends has any interest in the Superbowl whatsoever, outside the context of commercials, guacamole and chocolate krispie cakes shaped into footballs. Even Carrie, who understands the rules, lost interest when her … Continue reading
Salvation Taco
Salvation Taco is where you go to eat amazing lamb, in a bar that reminds you of the common room at college – all mismatched furniture, paper lanterns, ping pong tables and lanky dudes wearing backpacks. This latter, accounted for … Continue reading
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Tagged good for groups, late night, restaurant review, salvation taco, tacos
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Clearwater
The first time I went to Clearwater, on a grim November evening with lashing rain and wind whipping in off the Hudson, it took me a full few minutes find the entrance. Turns out, it’s “down the side, not through … Continue reading
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Tagged American seasonal, Clearwater, cocktails, hidden gem
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Quinoa Kale and Chick Pea Bowl of Health
A recent convert to Quinoa, a variation on this dish has become my late night back from rehearsal staple dinner. It’s the kind of food that’s simple to assemble, still feels like a proper dinner, and conveys the impression of … Continue reading
El Toro Blanco
The perfect end to a semi snow day – Storm Hercules no less – we settled into one of El Toro Blanco’s cozy booths. Extreme weather and El Toro are connected in my mind – I had reservations at the … Continue reading
Penne with roasted onion and cauliflower – and the joy of a Christmas Letter.
New Year. A time to reflect on 2013, to add up our narratives and dramas and to wonder how we might tweak them in the year to come. Nothing brings this home more pointedly than a session reading Christmas letters … Continue reading
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Tagged cauliflower, easy, hazel nuts, pasta, roasted onions, winter warmer
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