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• Sunday Night Supper: Autumn Edition

  

  B and I hosted our friends Anna and Brendan for dinner this evening as part of the DailyBuzz Food Tastemaker program with Rice Select. The mission: put... Read more

  Posted on 01 October 2012 FOOD & DRINK

• The Year of the Mustache

  

  Last night, I celebrated my 25th birthday at a favorite neighborhood dive bar. My actual birthday isn’t until Wednesday, but it was really nice to start the... Read more

  Posted on 29 September 2012 FOOD & DRINK

• Yes, You CAN Drink in the Park!

  

  My friend Niki and I went on a creative date the other night. Niki and I have known each other forever: we went to the same elementary school, were constantly... Read more

  Posted on 27 September 2012 SELF EXPRESSION

• Beyond Sushi

  

  I’m here today to tell you about my new favorite spot to eat in New York: Beyond Sushi. I’ve only been once, but I’m hooked… and I promise you will be, too. Read more

  Posted on 25 September 2012 FOOD & DRINK

• Dinner At Home

  

  We finally got around to making those white beans and escarole, a recipe form the “Fall” section of the Clean Food cookbook. Too add a little oomph, we... Read more

  Posted on 20 September 2012 FOOD & DRINK

• The Fallback Plan

  

  We’ve talked about how important meal planning. For the health of our bodies, for the health of our stomachs. But sometimes, things just aren’t meant to be.... Read more

  Posted on 18 September 2012 FOOD & DRINK

• September In The Hamptons

  

  We skipped town this weekend for a couple days on Long Island. I hadn’t been away since Mother Daughter Weekend 2012, and I was starting to get a little... Read more

  Posted on 17 September 2012 SELF EXPRESSION

• Chili Spiced Brussels Sprouts with Whole Wheat Spaghetti

  

  It’s hard to cook on school nights, right? I totally get that. By the time the workday’s over, your stomach’s growling, happy hour’s calling, and the last... Read more

  Posted on 15 September 2012 FOOD & DRINK

• Tastes of Fall

  

  Fall has arrived! It’s my favorite season… maybe because my birthday is in October, maybe because of that back-to-school excitement September still makes me... Read more

  Posted on 13 September 2012 FOOD & DRINK

• Adventure: Governors Island!

  

  It had been too long since our last adventure. We hopped on the 1 subway, and rode it downtown until the last stop. There, we boarded a ferry to take us to... Read more

  Posted on 11 September 2012 FOOD & DRINK

• Birthday Candles

  

  B had a birthday! He’s finally the big 1-8. Juuuuuust kidding. Here he is bottling our most recent batch of kombucha (which I’m sad to say we’ve neglected and... Read more

  Posted on 08 September 2012 FOOD & DRINK

• Finding the New in the Traditional

  

  Upon first impression, John’s of 12th Street looked like a very traditional old Italian restaurant. Wood paneling, low lighting, white tablecloths, waiters in... Read more

  Posted on 06 September 2012 FOOD & DRINK

• Your New Favorite Cocktail

  

  Apologies to anyone who wanted to comment on my last (slightly controversial) post. For some reason, the comments section was closed, but I’ve fixed the problem... Read more

  Posted on 05 September 2012 FOOD & DRINK

• The Vegan Question

  

  For the past 5 months or so, I’ve been following a mostly vegan diet. avocado tartare at the Candle Cafe There are a few reasons for this: 1) the growing... Read more

  Posted on 02 September 2012 FOOD & DRINK

• Tabouli With A Twist

  

  Just as I was fretting about all the time I haven’t been spending in the kitchen, I was hit with- dare we call it?- an idea. Yes, friends, a bit of culinary... Read more

  Posted on 28 August 2012 FOOD & DRINK

• Mission: Inspiration

  

  I’ve been in a major food rut lately. It’s completely unlike me, but not only have I not been in the mood to cook, I haven’t really been excited about food for... Read more

  Posted on 26 August 2012 FOOD & DRINK

• A Potluck and Office Fashion

  

  We had a potluck on Monday. Sofia hosted. It was fun! It was the first one in a long time. It was great to get Anna, Danielle, Sofia, Leslie, Rebecca, Shayne,... Read more

  Posted on 24 August 2012 FOOD & DRINK

• Notes From the Weekend

  

  Don’t you love thinking about the weekend on Humpday? We’ll be there again soon! Until then, enjoy happy hour . On Friday night, we went to Booker and Dax, the... Read more

  Posted on 23 August 2012 FOOD & DRINK

• New

  Today is my first day of a new job. It’s temporary, but full-time, and will be completely different from waiting tables. I used to be afraid of change. Read more

  Posted on 20 August 2012 FOOD & DRINK

• Four Months Later: On Fitness and Recovery

  

  Four months ago today, I landed myself in the hospital with a deadly case of bacterial meningitis. Unconscious and with the help of my family, friends, and... Read more

  Posted on 17 August 2012 FOOD & DRINK