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This is why I love this time of year…

Not really coming from a family that has any traditions for thanksgiving, I’ve been at the receiving end of a lot of turkey charity. I’ve also hosted a lot of faux thanksgiving lunches (I would roast a turkey on the day or two before thanksgiving and host a pre-thanksgiving luncheon). Basically, a lot [...]

I don’t even know if this place has a name… just a neon burger icon

In the corner of the frou frou Le Parker Meridien, there is a secluded little divey burger joint segregated by a curtain. Seriously. It is one of the best unkept secrets of New York.

The burgers there are DELICIOUS and a completely different beast than most fast food burger joints. Think, [...]

Cupcakes!

(I had this post all written out since 11/04/2008. I was going to post it after the election after I got a chance to take pictures of these babies frosted. I didn’t frost them until the very last minute, then I went off to the bar to celebrate, they were devoured in its entirety, [...]

Pancakes take deux

So, if you remember, I did a pancake post earlier. These made substantial pancakes that were buttery and pillowy. However, the second and third go-around (at another kitchen other than my mother’s) didn’t really come out ideally. They were too… dense…

I decided to doctor the recipe a bit, and this is what I [...]