Simply delicious: Part 3

by | Nov 2, 2007

Since I’ve been living off these things for nearly two weeks now (and am still in the process of uploading pics from Italy to my computer), I’ve been inspired to post an article about them from Real Simple. Hope you likey:Best Energy Bars: Somewhere...

Nuts over nutmeg!

by | Oct 11, 2007

Welcome, class, to today’s Fresh Pick: NUTMEGWhen Columbus sailed from Spain looking for the East Indies, nutmeg was one of the spices for which he was searching. Native to the Spice Islands, this seed from the nutmeg tree (a tropical evergreen) was extremely...

A couple of old hams.

by | Sep 10, 2007

One of my very best friends and I are planning a three-week cross-country road trip next May to commemorate our turning forty. We plan on staying no more than 24 hours in one place to be able to cover as much ground as possible and we want to get a real, local flavor...

The brunch bunch: city style

by | Aug 12, 2007

Today, eight of us gals spent a gorgeous, sunny Saturday in the West Village eating and chatting over a delicious brunch at Agave.Smooth adobe walls, spruce-fir-latticed ceilings and flickering candles help create the stylishly relaxed vibe. Sit by the tall front...

Olive you.

by | Aug 3, 2007

Welcome, class, to today’s Fresh Pick: OLIVES & OLIVE OILThe olive branch has long been a symbol of peace, and the silvery-leaved olive tree has been considered sacred at least as far back as the 17th century b.c. Native to the Mediterranean area, the olive...