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Dancing, Belly Dancing, and Zucchini Pancakes

Posted on April 11, 2013 by Kate

“I can’t come out after the rehearsal,” said Kathleen. “I promised my friend I’d see her Belly Dancing. It’s her first ever show.”

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Lamb Tagine for an epiphany feast

Posted on January 6, 2013 by Kate

“I don’t want to be a King,” protested Arthur, when told that he had to participate in the annul family nativity show. “I don’t want to and you can’t make me.”

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

Posted on March 23, 2012 by Kate

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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This dinner will get you laid – Arabian Nights Salads, if you’re feeling hot

Posted on July 22, 2011 by Kate

Just when we though it couldn’t be getting any hotter: 100 degrees. 100 degrees? That’s just not reasonable. People are shaving their dogs.

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5 Favorite Picnic Salads

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Kate

Heavily into picnic mode, Jon and I went for a walk on the High Line – not some kind of strange circus stunt, but rather a modern park elevated on disused railway tracks above the city, meandering through the buildings … Continue reading →

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Greek Salad Puff Pastry Tart

Posted on March 19, 2011 by Kate

This tart is spread with a tapenade / ricotta mixture before being topped with tomatoes, feta and black olives. Tapenade is a black olive, anchovy, caper spread that can be bought in jars in most supermarkets. It can get a … Continue reading →

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Flatbread pizzas

Posted on March 19, 2011 by Kate

I buy packets of flatbread from an Indian spice shop and keep them in the freezer so that I have the wherewithal to provide snack food to go with drinks with very little notice. I let them defrost for a … Continue reading →

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The Monday Treat – Greek Salad Puff Pastry Tart

Posted on January 17, 2011 by Kate

I’m through with winter. I know. There’s months of it to go, and I should suck it up and make the best of it with hearty stews, warming soups, sticky puddings and other seasonal deliciousness, and I will, but for … Continue reading →

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The Wednesday Tipple – Rose Pink Champagne and Flatbread “pizzas”

Posted on January 5, 2011 by Kate

It’s official. Grace is in love. It happened just before midnight when Alex, guy she picked up in the park back in the summer, said it first. Continue reading →

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The emperor gets naked, and Grace coyly isn’t telling – with a side order of butternut squash

Posted on October 8, 2010 by Kate

Like something that only happens in the movies, Amazing Grace went out for dinner with the stranger she met one lunch time in Madison Square Park. The restaurant terribly chic and terribly Chelsea – Grace calculated that they were the … Continue reading →

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