My first Christmas in America was a confusing one at best. Coming from Russia (by way of Israel) where we had a New Year’s tree and a fellow nam...
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makes one 1 oz Cynar (24 proof) 1 oz sweet vermouth, preferably Carpano Antica Club Soda, preferably Fever Tree Orange zest garnish 1. Fill...
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Serves four For the granita: 1/2 cup of lime juice (squeezed from about 4 limes) For the oysters: 1-2 dozen of assorted oysters 1 teasp...
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When I first started blogging, I never got any comments. Each time a post would go out in the ether, I'd hold my breath a little, wondering if a k...
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2 sweet potatoes, shaved crosswise into 1/8 inch thick slices** 1 quart of canola oil, for frying Smoked Hickory Sea Salt* *This month's Premiu...
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Let's play a game: you tell me something about your childhood and I will tell you something about mine. I'll start. My family used to travel a ...
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There is a neatly arranged time and place for everything in life, including peanut butter. I used to tell Matt, even before we were married, that ...
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We're waiting, and eating. I can't tell you how much the past seven months have challenged me, mentally. Sure, there have been physical changes, t...
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*Serves two to three 4 red bell peppers, stems removed and seeded 3 tablespoons of olive oil 1/2 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar kosher salt ...
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Everyone can appreciate a compliment, whether it comes from a friend, an acquaintance or a stranger. Yet, it's not uncommon to feel humbled by a com...
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Plans change. Sometimes you're prepared, and sometimes you're not. Some people deal well with unexpected changes. They tell themselves to chin up, a...