What a delightful day! This was truly one of those days as a parent that you hold on to as evidence that it is all worthwhile. Those of you with children know what I mean. Yes, yes, children are wonderful and they allow you to see the world again with new eyes and it is … Continue reading Q(uinn’s) V(ery) C(ute) Shopping
Category: Eating
Acorn squash
Why, oh, why did I not eat beautiful orange vegetables (other than carrots) when I was a child? These days not much makes me happier than a pan of sweet potatoes, butternut squash and my favorite, acorn squash, roasting together in the oven and so I say, "Welcome back squash! I've missed you."I'm sure there … Continue reading Acorn squash
Donut Picking
Q: Why are donuts round?A: So you can slip them on around your waist!My friend, Emily once described these delicious treats as fried fat and sugar. Yep, pretty much sums things up. This past Saturday I devoted my morning to exploring the nuances of cider donuts as I (and my mini me, Quinn) joined the … Continue reading Donut Picking
I got a restaurant for my birthday!!!
Ok, so maybe I didn't actually get a restaurant for my birthday, but I (along with the rest of you lucky Capital District denizens) did get a great new dining option. The Capital City Gastropub opened for business last night and it truly felt like a gift. This place rocks! Yes, yes, I work for … Continue reading I got a restaurant for my birthday!!!
Warning! Birthday week has officially begun…
Yasmine and I slapped hands in the corner tonight and, as a tag team of birthday celebrants, officially transitioned (in my mind, at least) from her birthday to mine. Or, at a minimum, we agreed to share the next few days as mutual birthday space or something like that. Bottom line: this entire week will … Continue reading Warning! Birthday week has officially begun…
456 Shanghai
I happened to catch Sam Sifton's review of 456 Shanghai last week and decided to give it a try for lunch over the weekend. Or, as I like to think of it when traveling with the girls, an afternoon food base for our evening's cocktails. We rolled in at about 1 o'clock on a Sunday … Continue reading 456 Shanghai
Summer Steak Salad
Arugula, lightly dressed with special Ligurian olive oil and fresh lemon juice, topped with sliced London broil, local beefsteak tomatoes, sliced fresh mozzarella, slivers of red onion and a chiffonade of my own basil. Who says salad isn't manly?