liberal with the frostingYesterday, Quinn and I took part in Lark Street's Winter Wonderlark activities at the Upstate Artists' Guild's Gingerbread Funhouse. For a (small) recommended donation of $5, we were provided with a gingerbread house and an incredible array of goodies with which to eat while we sat around decorate it. You parents out … Continue reading Gingerbread Fun at the UAG
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Olive Greens
so pretty - so delicious When faced with a freakishly large head of broccoli rabe, and the desire to limit carbohydrate consumption, what would you do? If carbs were not an issue, I'd be all about making a pot of polenta, Union Square Cafe-style with milk, Gorgonzola and toasted walnuts. I've been trying to wean … Continue reading Olive Greens
Cella Bistro
I've been wanting to get to Cella Bistro for a long, long time. A recent post on Table Hopping finally made it impossible to not go - open Sunday + 3 courses for $30 = I'm there. We made a 5:30 reservations and relied on Google maps to get us there, which fortunately worked. When we arrived, … Continue reading Cella Bistro
Naughty vs. Nice (or Date Night with 2 Lilly Boys)
Before I share my impressions and experience as a spectator at the Slay Belles Rollerderby event this past Saturday night, I have a confession to make... I'm not always nice. Often, I stop just short of being naughty, sometimes of my own volition sometimes due to another's influence. There - I feel better now that I've shared … Continue reading Naughty vs. Nice (or Date Night with 2 Lilly Boys)
Forced
Have you ever forced Paper White bulbs? It is one of the easiest, most satisfying, indoor gardening projects imaginable. Like each of us, they sometimes require a little support.Purchase a few bulbs - I think I bought a dozen for about $20 at Hewitt's. Stick them in a pot of soil or even on a pile … Continue reading Forced
(Turkey) Risotto
A week after our family Thanksgiving, I've finally killed the turkey. I started, naturally, with turkey sandwiches (both hot and cold), proceeded to turkey noodle soup, dabbled in turkey salad (with almonds, craisins and golden raisins) and wrapped it up tonight with turkey risotto. I know there are folks out there who don't like risotto … Continue reading (Turkey) Risotto
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
