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Gingerbread Popcorn, and the Christmas Music Playlist Challenge

Posted on December 19, 2012 by Kate

The other day I was trying on potential Christmas Dresses in Ann Taylor Loft and the following music tracks played in this order:

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Spiced Chocolate Christmas Cookies – and Chinese Knock Off Madonna

Posted on December 7, 2012 by Kate

When I was a 12 years and 51 weeks old, my Dad ran a conference in Australia, and took the family with him for a holiday, via Hong Kong. Being almost 13, I took this entirely in my stride. Doesn’t … Continue reading →

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Lychee Martinis, in honor of Sneak Like A Ninja Day

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Kate

It’s possible, I suppose, that you are not aware that today is sneak like a ninja day. Ninjas are subtle like that. They like to celebrate under the radar. But today is sneak like a ninja day, so sneaking will … Continue reading →

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The Wednesday Tipple – Dark and Stormys and Sharks

Posted on August 22, 2012 by Kate

It was Shark Week, so we marked the occasion by watching Jaws, which, in case you haven’t seen it since you were a kid, has lost none of its terror. That is one bad-ass shark.

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The Wednesday Tipple – Criminal Intent, Karma, and Bourbon with Spiced Apple

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Kate

The thought of not being able to watch the Olympics on the BBC is making me consider turning to a life of download crime. Considering, mind, I’m not actually admitting to anything, just to be absolutely clear here.

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The Wednesday Tipple – Ginger Fizz and diversification

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Kate

Diversification is the new buzzword of our economic times. Several of my friends now run Etsy shops, stringing beads onto lengths of cut up t-shirts, designing wedding invitations or cross-stitching obscenities by night while PRing, publishing and producing commercials by … Continue reading →

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The Monday Treat – Ginger Salmon with Bok Choi

Posted on November 28, 2011 by Kate

I can put my finger on the exact moment where Thanksgiving related food stopped being appealing: Friends Ken and Carrie invited us over for dinner and a game of cards, and I gave in to uncouth temptation and drank a … Continue reading →

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The Wednesday Tipple – JD and Ginger (which is currently Very Cool Indeed) and Grilled Brie

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Kate

I’ve been to a marvelous party. It was in honor of Cash Money Content, held at a glamorous yet still edgy Chelsea gallery, and I was there primarily to help my friend Molly hand out books at the book table. If you’ve … Continue reading →

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The Monday Treat – Spiced Apple Cake

Posted on May 23, 2011 by Kate

The long weekend is approaching, and that might mean picnicking in Central Park (my plan) or adventuring out of the city for a weekend of country-side fun (my plan last weekend). After a long drive out of the city, and, … Continue reading →

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Spicy beef lettuce wraps

Posted on March 19, 2011 by Kate

The salty sharp tang of the meat goes perfectly with the sour/sweet note of the cocktail. This recipe will make enough wraps to serve 6-8 people. 3 cups of mince (think 3 cupped hands full) 3 scallions 1 fat clove … Continue reading →

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