New york magazine :

Say goodbye to Gourmet Magazine

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Four magazines are disappearing at Conde Nast but that's definitely Gourmet that I will miss the most. (The three others are Modern Bride, Elegant Bride, and Cookie Magazine, that I did not read at all). Gourmet was there since 1941! Can you believe[...]

Calling All Guinea Pigs

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Let’s face it.  I am a single gal in this city of 8 million people and cooking for myself? Not an option.  Here are a list of rules: 1. Every Guinea Pig must contribute.  You can make: an appetizer, entree, side dish, dessert or[...]

Behinds the Scenes in NYC

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You guys already read the post about my video shoot in New York City for Fitness Magazine and Crystal Light Pure Fitness, but I thought it’d be fun to show you some of the “behind the scenes” action, too![...]

NY Mag Restaurant Listings

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My New York Magazine freelance pieces have finally been posted on their website! Read all about Shanghai Cafe and The Soup Spot .

What should I make tonight?

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My friend Mike is Argentine and is coming over tonight as my guinea pig.  We worked at a production company a while back and have kept in touch ever since. I asked him, “What’s a classic Argentine meal?” “Beef,”[...]

Week 6: A Special Tribute to the Turkey

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Dear Henrietta, Why must you be difficult? I gave you a very nice bath in vegetable broth, kosher salt, brown sugar, and pepper corns the night before your Big Day.  I wanted to prep you and make sure you looked and tasted Good.  I have learned[...]

Week 7: Spaghetti with Spicy Tomato and Olive Sauce

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**Note:  Still no camera cord hence no pictures For a while, I thought it was going to be a warm winter since almost all of November was decent weather. I was wrong when Thanksgiving rolled around. Due to the finger incident from last[...]

Rodney King and Mommy Dearest Offer Advice for the Mother Hood

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Two of my favorite quotes as they relate to The Mother Hood: "Can't we all just get along" ( Rodney King ) "Why must everything be a contest ?" ( Mommy Dearest to her 7 yr old Christina) It seems motherhood has become a competitive sport.[...]