Easter Brunch in New York City
Easter is the last day of March this year and with that, comes family time, spiritual reflection, and the end of lent. The end of lent, of course, means one thing – everyone who ...
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Passover Fritattas
Spring means many things to many people. It means warmer weather, more daylight hours, and the arrival of Passover. This Jewish holiday celebrates the Jews’ exodus from Egypt, and it lasts ...
Craving Some Jam?
As the days get longer and the promise of spring seems more sincere, people tire of blood oranges and Meyer lemons. They want strawberries and peaches and fresh tomatoes, but those are still a ...
St. Patrick’s Day Revelry
This year, St. Patrick’s Day falls on a Sunday, which takes the term Sunday funday to a whole new level. The Irish holiday is always a day of fun and debauchery in New York City with a hugely ...
Musings of a Flexitarian
My older cousin Davey (OK, he goes by “David” these days, but I’ll always know him as Davey) posted something on Facebook the other day that made me literally lol: “I love ...
How to Find Wine Bargains
There is nothing better than getting a great deal on wine. When I stop into a wine shop or other retailer, one of the first places I like to look is in the clearance bin. While there are pitfalls ...
Mini Baking Sheets: Not Just for Kids
For the holidays last year, I got a cute little kiddie baking set for Chloe, one of the little girls in my life who loves to help out in the kitchen. Along with an adorably small apron and a ...
Bulleit 10 Year Bourbon
There are a lot of bourbon whiskeys on the market these days. One of the most controversial is Bulleit. You see, while you can travel to Kentucky and visit the Wild Turkey or Makers Mark or even ...
Quinoa-Stuffed Peppers in Tomatillo Cream Sauce
These veggie-friendly stuffed peppers are made with a mix of sun-dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts, protein-rich quinoa, and textured veggie protein, which makes a good stand-in for ground meat. ...
Foodie Changes in Culver City: For Good or for Bad?
Over the last decade, Culver City has gone from a ho-hum passers-by town to foodie haven. The inclusion of newcomers like City Tavern, A-Frame, Corner Door, Akasha, L’Epicure, Lukshon, and ...