looking a little skepticalYou know the phrase "there's no such thing as a free lunch?" Well, I couldn't buy breakfast in this town on New Year's Eve morning. Our original plan was to walk around the corner and get some grub at the Wine n Diner, but, alas, they weren't open when we approached their door … Continue reading Breakfast @Quintessence
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Tradition(less)
For too many years to count, Christmas Eve has meant an elaborate meal, conceived and prepared by yours truly, usually for a crowd of 12-16. However, like many other things this year, the celebration of Christmas Eve demanded something different, something a little more simple. The obvious solution: Chinese Food and Champagne. At 4:00 in the … Continue reading Tradition(less)
Swanky Party
cocktail bar treeIsn't swanky one of the best words in the English language? It makes me think of cocktails served straight up and waxed hair and red lipstick - all of which were present in abundance (ok, maybe not the waxed hair, there seemed to be an inordinate number of men with shaved heads) at … Continue reading Swanky Party
Black Friday Frittata
Since I had made a commitment to host brunch post-Thanksgiving shopping was not an option Friday. Particularly since I needed to drive back to NY from CT Friday morning in time to prepare for guests arriving at 10 a.m. This group of girls is pretty fond of my Eggs Benedict, but we were expecting an … Continue reading Black Friday Frittata
Thanks(for)giving
Thanksgiving has always been my favorite holiday. I can't imagine ever growing tired of waking up to the smell of roasting turkey and linen napkins being pressed. The cranberry sauce with diced orange peel, the mashed potatoes with gravy made rich by drippings and the lemon meringue pie that marked the course between turkey dinner … Continue reading Thanks(for)giving
Albany Muni aka Capital Hills*
We've (that would be myself, Yas, Cassidy and Iris) made the transition from the Normanskill to the public golf course for dog walking purposes. I love the golf course, but I enjoy it most when it is blanketed by a foot of snow and I've got my cross-country skis on. That's right - not a … Continue reading Albany Muni aka Capital Hills*
Veteran’s breakfast @Victor’s
After an evening of great food and wine, we headed out for breakfast and shopping. The plan was to head to the Meat Packing District to grab some food and then shop and sight see our way to Macy's. In my experience any eating establishment with the word "Diner" in the name, usually satisfies, and … Continue reading Veteran’s breakfast @Victor’s
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