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Top 8 Reasons I Will Never Be A True Locavore
Although I try my hardest to buy my food from local farmers, there are several items I simply cannot live without. In the New York tri-state area, we have everything from apples to mackerel, and I'm lucky enough to be… -
What To Do With Leftover Herbs!
I happily traveled down to the Farmer's Market this weekend. As I maneuvered my way through the crowds (Union Square was really crowded this weekend!), I came upon Keith's farm stand. Whenever you enter his tent,… -
Be Still, My Beef Heart
Thousands of years ago, appetizing veggies were hard to come by. Our ancestors did not have access to the type of nutritionally rich greens we do today and also, unlike today, vitamins were not added to their food (… -
Daily Q: What Do You Eat To Cool Off??
Heat wave in New York! Right now, it is probably about ten degrees warmer than what it is supposed to be in this thriving metropolis. What should I eat? -
What Do You Bring To Parties?
If you are looking for something delicious to bring to a party, look no further! Altano 2007 is a very tasty red wine for only $12. -
Recipe: Spicy Sausage and Mango Salad
I wasn't sure how this was going to turn out but these were the only items I had in my fridge tonight. To my surprise, it was a great combo and very easy to make! -
Spotlight On Ramps!
The other day at the farmers' market, I noticed a really really long line at one of the vegetable stands, which is a pretty rare occurrence. I took at look at what the hype was about. Apparently, ramps are the new "… -
Fun Restaurant Themes!
As a child, I loved Chuck e Cheese and the Ground Round, awful restaurants focused around kiddie themes. The restaurants I go to now just have ethnicity themes; Italian, Japanese, Thai, etc. but none of those fun them… -
What Is Your Go-To Meal?
When I am running a little low on time or am just plain lazy and don't feel like slaving over the stove for a long time, I grab a few key ingredients and make my go-to meal. All I need is some pasta, spinach and c… -
Daily Q: What Is Your Favorite Spice or Herb?
Herbs and spices provide a dish with that extra flavor to make it that much more flavorful and delicious. Each herb and spice have their own distinct taste and character. Thyme is lemony, red pepper has some heat an…


