Monthly Archives: March 2012

Review Day: Four & Twenty Blackbirds

Take note, foodies:  Pie is the new cupcake. Rolling, macerating and egg washing the new pie trend into our hearts (and stomachs) are sisters Melissa and Emily Elsen of the Brooklyn-destination pie shop, Four & Twenty Blackbirds. Located on one of

Review Day: Four & Twenty Blackbirds

Take note, foodies:  Pie is the new cupcake. Rolling, macerating and egg washing the new pie trend into our hearts (and stomachs) are sisters Melissa and Emily Elsen of the Brooklyn-destination pie shop, Four & Twenty Blackbirds. Located on one of

Plague Of The Ice Cream Truck Ear Worm

This week, NYC has had some beautiful weather. Lucky for us, the temps have been warm enough to forgo coats and spend long and lovely periods of time outdoors. On Wednesday, I was doing just that when I heard it:

Plague Of The Ice Cream Truck Ear Worm

This week, NYC has had some beautiful weather. Lucky for us, the temps have been warm enough to forgo coats and spend long and lovely periods of time outdoors. On Wednesday, I was doing just that when I heard it:

Review Day: Uncle Louie G’s aka What To Do In This Warm & Sunny Weather

When I was planning my move to NYC, I thought that I desperately wanted to live amongst the glamour of Manhattanites. I had Sex And The City-esque fantasies filled with gallons of cosmos, a closet full of Louboutans, and endless

Review Day: Uncle Louie G’s aka What To Do In This Warm & Sunny Weather

When I was planning my move to NYC, I thought that I desperately wanted to live amongst the glamour of Manhattanites. I had Sex And The City-esque fantasies filled with gallons of cosmos, a closet full of Louboutans, and endless

To My Food Processor: An Ode

Considering your many facets, we’ve grown close Enough for me to nickname you Cuisi. Your hum is a cheerful hello in the morning, My dinner bell in the evening. On hi or lo, you pulse, grind, and liquify. A hot

To My Food Processor: An Ode

Considering your many facets, we’ve grown close Enough for me to nickname you Cuisi. Your hum is a cheerful hello in the morning, My dinner bell in the evening. On hi or lo, you pulse, grind, and liquify. A hot

How To Make Your Own Girl Scout Cookies

Don’t get me wrong. I endorse any program that empowers young women, and I’m sure you do, too.  But we all occasionally find ourselves in desperate situations—in dire need for just one sweet bite of a cookie delivered by a

How To Make Your Own Girl Scout Cookies

Don’t get me wrong. I endorse any program that empowers young women, and I’m sure you do, too.  But we all occasionally find ourselves in desperate situations—in dire need for just one sweet bite of a cookie delivered by a

Food Network Host Anne Thornton Fired For Plagiarism?!

  Anne Thornton, host of Food Network’s “Dessert First” is known for her sweet treats and talent for chic entertaining.  But recently, Thornton has encountered a bump in the road.  The pastry chef was let go by Food Network in

Food Network Host Anne Thornton Fired For Plagiarism?!

  Anne Thornton, host of Food Network’s “Dessert First” is known for her sweet treats and talent for chic entertaining.  But recently, Thornton has encountered a bump in the road.  The pastry chef was let go by Food Network in

Mexican Hot Chocolate Cookies

I’ve been a mad scientist in the kitchen this week.  Inspired by the Mexican hot chocolate I had been sipping on to beat the cold weather (ahem, yeah…it was the weather), my plan was to turn the basic nut cookies

Mexican Hot Chocolate Cookies

I’ve been a mad scientist in the kitchen this week.  Inspired by the Mexican hot chocolate I had been sipping on to beat the cold weather (ahem, yeah…it was the weather), my plan was to turn the basic nut cookies

A Foodie’s Guide To Dallas: Screen Door

Let’s talk comfort food.  Gourmet comfort food. After a wonderful showing of Les Miserables, my bf’s family and I decided to share a meal at Screen Door, a hot spot restaurant in Dallas’ One Arts Plaza that understands what warms the belly and

A Foodie’s Guide To Dallas: Screen Door

Let’s talk comfort food.  Gourmet comfort food. After a wonderful showing of Les Miserables, my bf’s family and I decided to share a meal at Screen Door, a hot spot restaurant in Dallas’ One Arts Plaza that understands what warms the belly and

A Foodie’s Guide To Dallas: Central Market

I’ve found that if you want to discover the best places to eat in town when traveling, you have to ask the people who live in the area.  On our flight to Dallas, bf and I were lucky enough to

A Foodie’s Guide To Dallas: Central Market

I’ve found that if you want to discover the best places to eat in town when traveling, you have to ask the people who live in the area.  On our flight to Dallas, bf and I were lucky enough to