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Cauliflower Crack
Every once in a while, a recipe comes along and you become completely addicted. I mean can’t stop eating good. Am I surprised that I have developed such a relationship with cauliflower? A little. Wh... Read More
Quiet spaces in unlikely places
My never-ending quest for tastes of tranquility in teeming New York City takes me to some pretty unusual places. Columbus Circle, which is surrounded by the Time Warner Center, the Art and Design Muse... Read More
You’re not the boss of me!
Bad habits got you down? Is there something about yourself that you wish would just disappear? Like smoking or sugar or caffeine? It’s time to show them who’s the boss!! I quit smoking a long, lon... Read More
Reggie, Writer visiting the Upper West Side
Reggie’s advice to her 18 year old self: When I was 18 years old we were so afraid of war. I didn’t take care of myself because I didn’t think I’d live past 18 years old. IR... Read More
Pomander Walk
Need a quick trip to Europe but don’t have time to hop on a plane? Look no further than Pomander Walk. Plus, you get the added benefit of time travel. The entire complex was built based the specific... Read More
Number 341
The thing I love about New Yorkers is that we are extreme optimists. Optimists beyond reason. Pretty much nothing gets us down. Last Sunday, I took part in a long-standing summer ritual. I got up at 6... Read More
Elizabeth, Painter, Brooklyn
Elizabeth’s advice to her 18 year old self: Elizabeth, please take advantage of your education and study harder than you want to. Delve into literature, history and philosophy. Seek out a mento... Read More