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Soup Stock with Scraps
June 19, 2018

A while back I read a tip somewhere– I wish I could remember where– to save all veggie scraps in the freezer to make stock. The idea is pretty simple– all those stems, outer layers of onion, etc. that you […]

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Nike Air Force 1 Upstep LX
June 17, 2018

I LOVE these sneakers! The logo is a little bold for my taste-- I'm a classic Internationalist and Air Max 90 kinda gal-- but the message makes it all worth it. I love walking around …

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HOME: West Elm Mobile Chandelier
August 4, 2016

Oh, the hunt for light fixtures. They can change the entire look of a room. And, the desire to get it right has me browsing Pinterest daily. For the den, I finally went with the …

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MAKE: Mrs. Stein’s Chocolate Cake
August 3, 2016

A few years ago, a good friend gave me the Sarabeth's Bakery cookbook. The first thing I made was Mrs. Stein's Chocolate Cake (page 115). I'm not a super duper chocolate lover-- I usually need to …

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MAKE: Basil Pesto
July 24, 2016

I planted a bunch of basil this summer because I looooooove pesto. A basic pesto just takes a few simple ingredients--basil, garlic, nuts and olive oil. I normally add parmesan cheese but this batch is for …

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EAT: BLUE APRON (National)
July 5, 2016

No doubt you've heard of BLUE APRON. Founded in 2012, Blue Apron is probably the best known "ingredients delivered, prepared by you" services. In the four years since the New York-based startup starting delivering meals there has …

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EAT: Beginner Sous Vide…and the Lessons Learned
May 20, 2016

I've had the SANSAIRE Immersion Circulator in my wish list for a long time. What is sous vide and what does the immersion circulator do? No idea. A friend told me it was cool and that …

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PRIMP: Hold On
October 6, 2014

How do I keep this 'do up? Great products. My three favorite hair products for a firm, yet pliable hold: 1. BABYLISS Pro BABP2800 Porcelain Ceramic 2000-Watt Dryer, $57 at Amazon I finally replaced my tempermental hair …

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PRIMP: My Tired Eyes
October 1, 2014

Mom was right. Eye cream is important. My three favorite eye cream/treatment products: 1. StriVectin® TL™ 360° Tightening Eye Serum, 1 oz., $69 at Nordstrom Great for puffy eyes, this serum tightens and lifts. I love the …

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EAT: Honey Butter Chicken (Avondale)
September 30, 2014

I went to go check out HONEY BUTTER CHICKEN over the weekend. First thoughts: everyone was super nice, lots of parking, no wait (if you're in before noon), good cocktails and the chicken may have …

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EAT: Radiance Tea House & Books (New York, NY)
September 29, 2014

My business trips to New York always seem to dictate staying in Midtown. On my last trip, I discovered Radiance Tea House just a couple blocks away from the hotel. The lunch menu (PDF) includes variety …

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EAT: Dinky Donuts
September 27, 2014

Stumbled on Dinky Donuts at Edgefest. So yummy. Perfect size, perfect texture. Our cinammon sugar batch didn't last long.

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