I Tried Ina Garten’s Trick for the Crispiest, Creamiest Hash Browns and They’re as Good as Promised by Grace Elkuspublished 3 days agoSaveCommentsWe independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. The perfect homemade hash browns have always eluded me. Is it better to roast or pan-fry? … Continue reading Ina Garten’s Hash Browns are perfection
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Even with COVID, NYC is the second best city in the world
I began my move to NYC right after 9/11 when some were fleeing, even if only to NJ. I was convinced then, and am convinced now, that this city has the people and the density of conversation to produce solutions for COVID and other complexities faster and in a more appealing format than almost anywhere … Continue reading Even with COVID, NYC is the second best city in the world
NYC still the 2nd best city in the world even after COVID
I began my move to NYC around 9/11 and have yet to find a reason to leave. Despite the (temporary, I hope) destruction of theatre, music performances, and film showings, I'm placing my bet on NYC to develop solutions faster than others and probably also more creative. So this article doesn't surprise me. https://www.silive.com/news/2020/11/new-york-city-ranks-2nd-best-city-in-the-world.html New … Continue reading NYC still the 2nd best city in the world even after COVID
Make your Oreos into fudge
Every once in awhile eating an overly sweet, chewy, dessert is exactly what's called for. https://www.salon.com/2020/10/17/three-ingredient-oreo-fudge-is-a-nostalgic-treat-that-tastes-like-milk-and-cookies/ Three-ingredient Oreo fudge is a nostalgic treat that tastes like milk and cookies This sticky dessert is worth all the dental floss you'll need when you're finished Mary Elizabeth Williams October 17, 2020 8:35PM (UTC) Oreos taste like freedom. … Continue reading Make your Oreos into fudge
Useful items that were always in the pantry
A fun list of ingredients that were routinely included in some of the more nostalgic foods we often forget about eating. I do still make some recipes that incorporate one or more of these but the only ones that are generally on hand are mayonnaise, canned tuna, oatmeal, and pickled beets. A few are pulled … Continue reading Useful items that were always in the pantry
How to get the best tasting hot dog
I've tried this approach and it works. https://www.menshealth.com/nutrition/a34416830/best-way-to-cook-hot-dog/ There’s Only One Right Way to Cook a Hot Dog YOU AND I can debate all day about the best topping for a hot dog and why it’s mustard, or argue the proper bun-length to frank-size ratio, but when it comes to how to best cook a … Continue reading How to get the best tasting hot dog
I tried eating peanut butter before bed and it changed my sleep cycle
I had expected it to keep me a little less hungry throughout the night. And, it did that. But, it also did something else that truly surprised me. — Read on http://www.theladders.com/
This isn’t the first time this disaster has been highlighted but oh, how I feel for the follow up conditions that apply to COVID survivors
Penney’s Spice takes political positions — and they pay off in customers and sales
UWS restaurant’s outside setup shows up in London paper
Do click thru as this article is full of videos and ways of seeing things from a different angle. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8761705/French-bistro-NYCs-Upper-West-sets-space-bubbles-10F-warmer-inside.html Bistro in NYC's Upper West Side sets up 'space bubbles' to beat chilly fall weather as struggling Big Apple restaurants battle to stay open Cafe du Soleil can sit up to 80 guests in its … Continue reading UWS restaurant’s outside setup shows up in London paper
Grocery shopping habits may have changed permanently
Move to online shopping encourages repurchasing rather than trying new products and discourages creativity. https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2020/09/01/grocery-shopping-coronavirus-impact/ Bigger hauls, fewer choices: How the pandemic has changed our grocery shopping habits forever A permanent shift toward online shopping means less innovation, fewer new brands and, for some people who lack choices, reinforcement of unhealthy eating patterns Jen Valencia … Continue reading Grocery shopping habits may have changed permanently
How about an environmentalist cookbook?
Anyone who can help the broad population change its eating patterns away from environmentally destructive choices is to be applauded. https://bookriot.com/environmentalist-cookbooks/ Hassana Moosa Aug 25, 2020 Migrations by Charlotte McConaghy. A dark past. An impossible journey. The will to survive. For fans of Flight Behavior and Station Eleven, a novel set on the brink of … Continue reading How about an environmentalist cookbook?
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