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Quiche Italien

Recipes

Yes, I took a beloved French food and made it into something Italian. So, it’s – as the French would say if they would ever alter such a precious recipe – Quiche Italien. I was inspired by the leftover Italian ingredients in my fridge, an abundance of eggs that I had gotten for free from ShopRite, and a Pillsbury pie…
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Some Weekday Inspiration

FYI

Exactly one month ago, I posted some lessons I learned by my 25th birthday.  I’ve been reading lots of inspirational books and articles lately, so I wanted to keep the theme going with a few of my favorites. I’ll just post the links and my favorite quotes, but these articles are definitely worth reading in full. (Thanks to those who…
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Summer Starter: Grilled Romaine

Recipes

There are two types of foods that yell “SUMMER!” to me – grilled items and fresh salad.  I have to credit my parents for introducing me to the merger of these seemingly opposite summertime themes with my new favorite appetizer: grilled romaine. When my parents first made it I was skeptical. (But then again, aren’t we always skeptical, even in…
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(My Very Own) Brooklyn Food Tour

Adventures· NYC

I’m back!! I’m online with my new Macbook Pro, pictures have been uploaded without my computer crashing, and I’m blogging successfully.  Alright, let’s (finally) recap my recent adventures… First up is my awesome Brooklyn tour that Tom organized for my birthday.   We’ve never really explored Brooklyn – it’s so close, yet so far. But we hear great things, particularly…
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25 Lessons Learned Between 20 and 25

FYI

Today I am 25. That’s a quarter century old.  Two and a half decades of life, all of which seems to have gone by quickly. 25 is a milestone birthday – the point in my life when I’ve officially accomplished all of childhood and awkward teen years, exploration of adulthood, and have finally come into adulthood.  Now, 25 years after…
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