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Melon Margaritas and perspective.

Posted on June 18, 2013 by Kate

Back from the NYU Abu Dhabi Physics Department for the summer, my friend Ingyin had several priorities for our Saturday. Dress shopping. Manicure. Brunch. Not necessarily in that order.

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Gold Topped Cosmos

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Kate

The UAE is a country of contrasts. Souks and Supermalls. Camel Markets and Ferrari World. Desert and Skiing. Jon was working at NYU Abu Dhabi and I was along for the holiday ride.

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Margarita Popcorn in time for Superbowl

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Kate

As Superbowl approaches, thoughts turn, naturally enough to food. Every year I am fascinated anew to learn that Americans will be eating 4.4 million pizzas, and 1.25 billion chicken wings.

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The Wednesday Tipple – Lime Margarita

Posted on August 8, 2012 by Kate

Confession: I pretty much never hear the word “tequila” without mentally adding the words “mocking bird”. This is what passes for fun in my life. So judge me.

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The Wednesday Tipple – Strawberry Smash

Posted on July 25, 2012 by Kate

It was Hilary’s idea to go to the urban farm. Sandwiched between a mental hospital and the East river. “If it’s true, we should go and see it.” So we headed off through midtown in the scorching heat of a … Continue reading →

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The Wednesday Tipple – Cherry Mojito

Posted on July 18, 2012 by Kate

Do you ever find yourself looking at an apple and thinking: you’re too perfect to be a real apple, you look like the apple in Snow White? Or at a pineapple and thinking: should I eat you, or would Chiquita … Continue reading →

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The Monday Treat – Spicy Cola Chicken Nachos with Guacamole – in anticipation of Superbowl

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Kate

As Superbowl approaches, thoughts turn to burgers, mac n cheese, pizza, oh, and football of course.

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The Wednesday Tipple – Slow Cook Chicken Tacos And Margaritas In Anticipation Of Cinco de Mayo

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Kate

“Mostly I would like an actual pet gecko” said my Godson Arthur as we tucked into our pizza before heading into the Science Museum. “Not a glow in the dark plastic one” (like the one I had just given him … Continue reading →

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The Monday Treat – Tandoori chicken with a yogurt pomegranate raita

Posted on May 2, 2011 by Kate

The Royal wedding is over. No more dress speculation, no more gossipy documentaries, no more newspaper specials and magazine picture spreads. No more wearing the QVC ring in public without looking a bit odd. It’s such a downer. A double … Continue reading →

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Detox Coronation Turkey (serves 4)

Posted on March 19, 2011 by Kate

Coronation Chicken was popularized by Queen Elizabeth’s coronation, and has been a staple of christening and wedding buffets ever since. My take on it switches out the chicken for left-over turkey, and I brighten it up with zingy limes, fresh … Continue reading →

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