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My mother passed away when I was only 12 years old and she was only 47. She was more of a ball buster than a ballabusta. Needless to say there weren’t many recipes passed down from generation to generation, there wasn’t any time or she might have. I like to cook, and my family likes [...]
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My fellow Westchester blogger Culture Mom posted this recipe on her blog. It sounded so delicious, that I asked her if I could share it with my readers. I can’t believe its Rosh Hashanah already. Where did the sunmer go? A good friend introduced me to this Rosh Hashanah Fesenjan Persian Chicken with [...]
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Hurricane Pat O’Brien’s famous French Quarter bar in New Orleans gave birth to this libation, which became so popular that a special glass was created to contain it oz. (2 Tbsp.) light rum oz. (2 Tbsp.) dark rum oz. (1 Tbsp.) passion-fruit juice oz. (1 Tbsp.) fresh lime juice Shake ingredients with cracked ice; strain [...]
Read the rest of "Hurricane Season What Are You Gonna Do"...Klobe Card is New York City’s only Exploration Dining Club. With Klobe Card you and your dining partner can choose from 100 exploration worthy NYC restaurants and get 50% off of your food bill every time you eat out. You will have the advantage of using the card and enjoy an average savings of $30-50 per [...]
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Take one part faith, faith in holistic farming, and, Gaia; two parts determined work, with calluses and, top it off with people who truly enjoy what they are doing. The result is the inception Gaia’s Breath farm; 265 acres of pure organic bliss situated between the Catskill and Adirondack mountain ranges. They are committed to [...]
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I saw this in Hamptons Magazine, it looked so delicious I just had to share. 4 heirloom tomatoes 1 pint grape tomatoes 3 tbsp. basil, sliced 4 tbsp. whole-milk Italian ricotta cheese 1/4 cup simple vinaigrette 4 orange wedges 4 lemon wedges Sea salt, to taste Rinse the heirloom tomatoes and cut each into eight [...]
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There is a life style that some of us crazy, busy, working people still crave on our weekends. A quiet, on the DL, what I like to call 5 Star rugged, kind of place. Welcome to Montauk. Yes it’s far and yes its ok if you don’t want to travel “out there.” We aren’t looking [...]
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Easy, Breezy Summer Dayz…It’s hot and humid and we all need some quick cool relief. Try our simple, sweet and refreshing 30 second TREAT! Our Watermelon Slushy will make you smile, and say “ahhh”. It’s a great drink to present to your family or guests at summer gatherings…and they won’t believe it’s healthy! Ingredients: -Watermelon -Lemon Juice -Ice [...]
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Last night I went to Terra Sole Cheese WineBar Ristorante in Ridgefield Connecticut. They had my grilled romaine salad on the menu. Of course, my version is better and it is soooo easy to make. My dinner companions insisted that I repost my recipe as they lamented over misssing the Food Network on cable. My [...]
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While sailing last week on Sea Dream Yacht Club from Istanbul to Athens , I attended a tea tasting. Surprisingly, it was extremely well attended, and now I know why. Tea—the healthiest beverage on earth. People have been exploring tea’s benefits 5000 years. Mental alertness, protection against disease, or renewal of spirit. there are [...]
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