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Penne with gorgonzola and walnuts – for elegance

Recently, I’ve been planning my work wardrobe around being able to wear leggings under things, and matching with my boots. The sidewalks are covered in gray ice. Salt stains the carpet. Things just got a little schlubby.

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This Dinner Will Get You Laid – Vanilla roast chicken, and living on a movie set

Living in New York can feel like living on a movie set – and not just because there are movies shooting all over town. A friend of mine who works at The Whitney watches a crew move in every night … Continue reading

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This Dinner Will Get You Laid – One of the greatest things I ever overheard in a restaurant, and lamb with herb pesto

  Tables in New York restaurants are often crammed close together, so even though you might be having a romantic evening with your husband you can still listen with ease into the conversations to your right and left as though … Continue reading

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This Dinner Will Get You Laid – Skirt (Steak) Sandwich with Herb Mayo

Even in a city like New York, populated by people who Pilate as enthusiastically as they experiment with juice cleanses and whey proteins, there are some foods that seem to defy resistance. One of these is frosting. The other is … Continue reading

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This Dinner will Get You Laid – Salmon with pea mint puree and new potatoes

It’s been a week full of wedding anticipation – and the dinner that I have in mind is in keeping with the mood. Elegant food, old fashioned flavors, perfect with champagne and a silver candelabra.

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This Dinner Will Get You Laid – Penne with truffled mushroom sauce

On the way home from husband Jon’s fantastic gallery show opening (Mapping the Big Apple – an example of which you can see above) friends Ingyin and Yosi pointed to a small nondescript village park – in any other city, … Continue reading

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