Monthly Archives: March 2012

Madeira Cake. For my Grandpa.

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The Wednesday Tipple – Lillet Rose, and the cautionary tale of the lucky shag

A friend of mine has been experimenting with internet dating. “It’s not crazy town like it used to be. 1 in 5 marriages start online. It says so on the adverts. I know those things have small print, and it’s … Continue reading

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The Monday Treat – Chocolate Cake, sharks and ponies

Leaving Gorilla Coffee the other day some friends and I found ourselves strolling in step behind a dad and an eight ish year old kid. The kid took a sip of his drink and let out a sigh. “Life is … Continue reading

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This Dinner Will Get You Laid – Greek Salad Topped Chicken For Warm Spring Nights

It’s Spring in New York – daffodils, blossoms, no need to wear a coat weather, the whole bit. The evening was filled with out on the balcony possibilities and I was determined to make the most of them.

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The Wednesday Tipple – Campari cocktails, stuffed crispy olives and a dose of Deco glamour

Spring cleaning does have its benefits – I’ve recently inherited a feather cape from my mother in law who is heavily into organizing the cupboards.

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The Monday Treat – Lemon Bars and the subtle nuances of Karma

An actress friend of mine is up for a “part of a lifetime” part. It’s only the first round of auditions, but already she is 2 parts hopeful and 1 part crazy; “It’s my time. I can feel it. Unless. … Continue reading

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This Dinner Will Put You In A St Patrick’s Frame of Mind – Guinness Beef Stew and a dancing leprechaun

St Patrick’s Day plans are afoot in New York – the parade is shutting down half the city, green beer is promised in the bar on the corner, Kim is hosting a brunch with actual Irish Bacon, and a dancing … Continue reading

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Green Velvet Cupcakes

As St Patrick’s Day approaches it brings with it the opportunity to view the world through emerald tinted glasses.

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The Wednesday Tipple – Because apparently we’re all Wild Irish Roses on St Patrick’s Day

This is the time of year when people who were born and raised in Michigan by parents who were also born and raised in Michigan claim to be Irish.

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The Monday Treat – Welsh Rarebit and a question: how many $1000 watches is too many?

“He’ll be late,” said the girl to her friend as they teetered down the Bowery in front of us on Saturday night. “He always is. I mean, seriously, how many $1000 dollar watches has this guy lost?”

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