Sauced In New York Sometimes the food is in the sauce, sometimes we are
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CHURCHILL’S… MUCH MORE THAN A STODGY PORT WINE
Pre-Camino mandatory stop: Porto, Portugal, where you are greeted at the reception desk in your hotel with a glass of Port wine. Not a bad way to start a vacation pilgrimage! After some 16 hours en route, Porto greeted us with sun, smiles and lovely tannins. A quick nap at the elegant Hotel Park Atlantic, a shower, and we were ready ... Read More » -
TRADITIONAL PORT WINE MAKING, COMPLETE WITH….
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OF LICE AND MEN
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EVERYONE LIKES A BARGAIN
When we cook dinner at home, we almost always crack open a bottle of wine. Now for a casual dinner at home several times a week, you would be reluctant to use the blockbuster wines kept in your cellar for special occasions or for dinners with valued friends who know their wines. (Having said that, I do not slavishly adhere ... Read More » -
FRESHLY PRESSED JUICE
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DAMN YOU, SHOPRITE… FOR NIRVANA!
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SPRING CLEANING
It’s that time of year when allergies quickly morph into head colds and then back into allergies, resulting in a lethargic week or so where I haven’t wanted to do much of anything except veg out to one of Anthony Bourdain’s travel and food shows – too sneezy and tired to even really be envious or inspired by his very cool, very ... Read More » -
THE ART OF THE DRINK
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ARE YOU THERE SUMMER? IT’S ME, ANNA.
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THE GIRL IS CRAFTY
Too much effing Pinterest, a bottle of wine1 and a night “off” from the restaurant led to a series of mini-projects being start and actually (shockingly) finished last Thursday night. There are loads of things that I’d like to do to the apartment. Such as this. And this. Oh, and this. However, none of them are actually financially (or spatially) ... Read More » -
RETURNING TO MY ROOTS
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OLD FAITHFUL
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A FEW OF MY FAVORITE THINGS (FRENCH EDITION)
Sleeping in. The hot shower/cold beer combo. Reading the Sunday Times with a cup of strong coffee. Long brunches that include Bloody Marys and Eggs Benedict. Tulips. Falling asleep in a hammock. Playing Banagrams with my friends (and winning, obviously). People watching. This is the short (and PG-rated) list of a few of my favorite things. The list changes seasonally. ... Read More » -
THE SWEET AND THE SPICY
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PAST AND PRESENT…
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HOW WE MOURN
On May 4th, my grandmother passed away. It does blunt the edge of my sadness a bit to realize (and be grateful) that she was a strong, vital presence in my life for over 30 years. She was not a vague idea of “grandmother,” but someone I knew and loved and respected. As happens after a death, there are details ... Read More » -
OOOO. THAT SOUNDS KIND OF RELIGIOUS…
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RIGHT HERE. RIGHT NOW.
