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Lime-Spritzed Skirt Steak for Drama Tolerance
Jon and I have been together since we were 19, and in all that time, he has been dramatic precisely 3 times, and all for good reason: moving countries, changing jobs.
Melon Margaritas and perspective.
Back from the NYU Abu Dhabi Physics Department for the summer, my friend Ingyin had several priorities for our Saturday. Dress shopping. Manicure. Brunch. Not necessarily in that order.
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Tagged cocktail, drink, honeydew melon, lime, margarita, melon, tequila, triple sec
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Gold Topped Cosmos
The UAE is a country of contrasts. Souks and Supermalls. Camel Markets and Ferrari World. Desert and Skiing. Jon was working at NYU Abu Dhabi and I was along for the holiday ride.
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Tagged cointreau, cosmopolitan, cranberry juice, edible gold, emirates palace hotel, gold, lime, vodka
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Margarita Popcorn in time for Superbowl
As Superbowl approaches, thoughts turn, naturally enough to food. Every year I am fascinated anew to learn that Americans will be eating 4.4 million pizzas, and 1.25 billion chicken wings.
The Wednesday Tipple – Lime Margarita
Confession: I pretty much never hear the word “tequila” without mentally adding the words “mocking bird”. This is what passes for fun in my life. So judge me.
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Tagged cocktail, ice, lime, margarita, salt, West Side Story
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The Wednesday Tipple – Strawberry Smash
It was Hilary’s idea to go to the urban farm. Sandwiched between a mental hospital and the East river. “If it’s true, we should go and see it.” So we headed off through midtown in the scorching heat of a … Continue reading
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Tagged bourbon, cocktail, ice, lime, mint, party, strawberries, summer, urban farm
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The Wednesday Tipple – Cherry Mojito
Do you ever find yourself looking at an apple and thinking: you’re too perfect to be a real apple, you look like the apple in Snow White? Or at a pineapple and thinking: should I eat you, or would Chiquita … Continue reading
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Tagged cherry, cocktail, cocktail party, crossing Delancy, drink, lime, mint, old time romance, party, romance, romantic comedy, rum, summer, writing
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The Monday Treat – Spicy Cola Chicken Nachos with Guacamole – in anticipation of Superbowl
As Superbowl approaches, thoughts turn to burgers, mac n cheese, pizza, oh, and football of course.
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Tagged avocado, chicken, cilantro, cola, guacamole, lime, nachos, Superbowl
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The Wednesday Tipple – Slow Cook Chicken Tacos And Margaritas In Anticipation Of Cinco de Mayo
“Mostly I would like an actual pet gecko” said my Godson Arthur as we tucked into our pizza before heading into the Science Museum. “Not a glow in the dark plastic one” (like the one I had just given him … Continue reading
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Tagged chicken, chili, cinco de mayo, fiesta, garlic, gecko, lime, margarita, onion, royal wedding, salsa, tacos
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The Monday Treat – Tandoori chicken with a yogurt pomegranate raita
The Royal wedding is over. No more dress speculation, no more gossipy documentaries, no more newspaper specials and magazine picture spreads. No more wearing the QVC ring in public without looking a bit odd. It’s such a downer. A double … Continue reading
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Tagged chicken, chili, coriander, cumin, Helen's wedding, Indian, lime, masala, pomegranate, royal wedding, tandoori chicken, Tooting, yogurt
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