Monthly Archives: July 2011

Tuesday Review Day: Thistle Hill Tavern

On a steamy Saturday evening, the boyfriend and I finally stepped outdoors and away from the air conditioning to get a bite to eat.  After a sweaty train ride and a trek up ‘the slope’, we found ourselves sitting in

Tuesday Review Day: Thistle Hill Tavern

On a steamy Saturday evening, the boyfriend and I finally stepped outdoors and away from the air conditioning to get a bite to eat.  After a sweaty train ride and a trek up ‘the slope’, we found ourselves sitting in

Cooling Down: No-Cook Recipes for a Hot Weekend

Why on earth is it so hot?!  Summer is sending us some radiating, scorching, unbearable heat, isn’t it?  If you’re relying on a window unit to keep you cool, as I am, then I’m sure you are hesitant to even

Cooling Down: No-Cook Recipes for a Hot Weekend

Why on earth is it so hot?!  Summer is sending us some radiating, scorching, unbearable heat, isn’t it?  If you’re relying on a window unit to keep you cool, as I am, then I’m sure you are hesitant to even

Review Day: Exactly What to Eat To Cure A Hangover

After a Saturday evening filled with too many of these: I found myself waking to a hangover on Sunday morning.  Now, there are several supposed cures for hangovers including sleep, fruit juice, and even burying your body up to your

Review Day: Exactly What to Eat To Cure A Hangover

After a Saturday evening filled with too many of these: I found myself waking to a hangover on Sunday morning.  Now, there are several supposed cures for hangovers including sleep, fruit juice, and even burying your body up to your

Recycled Recipes

I found two great recipes in Food Network Magazine last month and have already recycled them three times.  The magazine features a ‘Weeknight Cooking’ section each month which gives recipes for dishes that are fast and still a little different from the

Recycled Recipes

I found two great recipes in Food Network Magazine last month and have already recycled them three times.  The magazine features a ‘Weeknight Cooking’ section each month which gives recipes for dishes that are fast and still a little different from the

Tuesday Review Day: Brooklyn Brewery + Williamsburg

This weekend I visited the Brooklyn Brewery in Williamsburg, and it was EXACTLY what I thought a brewery bar would be like:  full of frat boys AND excellent beer! Brooklyn Brewery was founded by two guys with intestinal fortitude enough

Tuesday Review Day: Brooklyn Brewery + Williamsburg

This weekend I visited the Brooklyn Brewery in Williamsburg, and it was EXACTLY what I thought a brewery bar would be like:  full of frat boys AND excellent beer! Brooklyn Brewery was founded by two guys with intestinal fortitude enough

A Pie for a Pie

I decided to make two pies last night:  An apple pie & a pizza pie.   They were SO easy (and really good). Now, for those of you who feel apprehensive about making either of these because of crust intimidation

A Pie for a Pie

I decided to make two pies last night:  An apple pie & a pizza pie.   They were SO easy (and really good). Now, for those of you who feel apprehensive about making either of these because of crust intimidation

Tuesday Review Day: Fonda + Park Slope

Recently, to celebrate my temporary freedom from everything related to school, my boyfriend and I decided to splurge on a nice dinner.  We went to Fonda, a modern Mexican restaurant in Park Slope.  It was amazing! Despite the limited space

Tuesday Review Day: Fonda + Park Slope

Recently, to celebrate my temporary freedom from everything related to school, my boyfriend and I decided to splurge on a nice dinner.  We went to Fonda, a modern Mexican restaurant in Park Slope.  It was amazing! Despite the limited space

Coney Island Hot Dog Eating Contest & The Freedom To Eat

There is no better way to celebrate the 4th of July than by exercising our freedom…to eat…A LOT.  Today, just a few stops down my subway line was the Coney Island Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog eating contest.  I tried to

Coney Island Hot Dog Eating Contest & The Freedom To Eat

There is no better way to celebrate the 4th of July than by exercising our freedom…to eat…A LOT.  Today, just a few stops down my subway line was the Coney Island Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog eating contest.  I tried to

Vegetable Fruit Pops – ‘Veggies are Good’ Series

Is it just me, or is it hot out?!  With this sticky & steamy weather I’ve been experiencing, I needed something to cool me down and satisfy my sweet tooth.  Guess what I used?  Vegetables (say what?!).  This chilly dessert

Vegetable Fruit Pops – ‘Veggies are Good’ Series

Is it just me, or is it hot out?!  With this sticky & steamy weather I’ve been experiencing, I needed something to cool me down and satisfy my sweet tooth.  Guess what I used?  Vegetables (say what?!).  This chilly dessert