Quick and Easy Turkey and Vegetable Stir Fry

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When Bon Appétit’s Andrew Knowlton (“The Foodist”) suggests something food-related, I listen. During a live Q&A on Bon Appétit’s Facebook page, I had asked for his favorite “quick & easy, kid-friendly recipe”. One of his responses was “some sort of … Read More

Monsters University Review: It’s Better Than Monsters Inc.

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My nine-year-old son Michael and I attended an early screening of Monsters University as guests of Disney earlier this week. I primarily went because Michael was so excited to see it. I must say that I was pleasantly surprised because I enjoyed the movie as much as he did. We both thought that this prequel was better than its predecessor, Monsters Inc. (The latter has been shown on television a “gazillion” times in the last couple of weeks!) You can see a brief trailer of Monsters University below:

Michael liked the Scare Games competition part of the movie the most. That portion was funny, fast paced and exciting so I’m not surprised that it would appeal to most kids. Personally, I liked the underlying themes of the movie most of all.

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Samsung House NYC

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Last week, I visited the Samsung House in Soho as a guest and was able to see many of Samsung’s new home appliances. Open only for last week, the two-floor space featured a fully operational kitchen and laundry room filled … Read More

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How to Get More Juice From a Lime

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Chef Leah Cohen is a “Top Chef” alum and chef at the Southeast Asian Pig & Khao restaurant on NYC’s Lower East Side. She learned many of her skills while training in kitchens abroad. While cutting up a lime for … Read More

NY Aquarium’s Family Fun Day in Coney Island

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Recently, my family attended a Coney Island Fun Day as guests of the Alliance for Coney Island and the Wildlife Conservation Society’s New York Aquarium. The day began with a reception at the New York Aquarium. The breakfast, which included … Read More

Marcella Valladolid’s “Signature Bake”

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Have you seen the new CBS show “The American Baking Competition” that is hosted by Jeff Foxworthy? I met (and ate the cooking of) Marcela Valladolid, one of the judges of the show, back in 2010. While I haven’t tasted … Read More