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. Continue reading
This Dinner Will Get You Laid – Greek Salad Topped Chicken For Warm Spring Nights
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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. Continue reading
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Tagged Campari, cocktail, cruise ship, Deco, deep fried olives, feather cape, olive, orange, Spring cleaning
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The Monday Treat – Lemon Bars and the subtle nuances of Karma
An actress friend of mine is up for a “part of a lifetime†part. It’s only the first round of auditions, but already she is 2 parts hopeful and 1 part crazy; “It’s my time. I can feel it. Unless. Do you think they think my look is too blonde?†Continue reading
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 leprechaun has been sighted in Times Square. 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. Continue reading
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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. Continue reading
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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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The Monday Treat – Welsh Rarebit and a question: how many $1000 watches is too many?
“He’ll be late,†said the girl to her friend as they teetered down the Bowery in front of us on Saturday night. “He always is. I mean, seriously, how many $1000 dollar watches has this guy lost?†Continue reading
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Tagged ale, cheese, comfort food, Spring Forward, toast, vegetarian, Welsh Rarebit
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This Dinner Will Get You Laid – Chicken with Lemon and Thyme, when dinner has to deliver
There are times when we all want to make a good impression. Look like our best selves in a good light on a good hair day, be at our smartest, our wittiest, our most charming. Or, failing that, simply not screw things up. Continue reading
The Wednesday Tipple – Cats, Dogs and Gin Bulldog Cocktails
Because apparently there aren’t enough stray cats already in New York, a charity has decided to import them from the streets of Puerto Rico, where they were probably happily sleeping in the sun and catching mice until netted and captured. Continue reading
The Monday Treat – Chocolate Hazelnut Cookies and The Tangiers Story
Jon and I were having dinner in the kind of restaurant where you’re practically sitting on your neighbor’s lap, and it was impossible not to overhear their conversation, though, I’ll admit, I wasn’t exactly trying not to. Continue reading
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Tagged chocolate, chocolate chip, coco, cookies, easy, hazelnut, quick
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