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Hell’s Kitchen Inspiration
Last month, my sister, sister-in-law, a friend and I took a food tour of Hell’s Kitchen in New York City through Manhattan Walking Tour. Despite the drizzly, dismal December day, our tour guide, Jake, met us with a bright smile, ushering us into our first stop, Gyu-Kaku, a Japanese barbecue restaurant. We bustled through the…
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God Bless the Cooks!
The year we made our first turkey dinner for Thanksgiving, we got up at the crack of dawn and began chopping, slicing and dicing onions, carrots and celery to get ready for our afternoon feast. As newlyweds, we confidently assured ourselves that we could manage this task. How hard could it be? We had no…
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Vegetables in Winter
Facebook posts are popping up from our local farm markets that will be closing soon. They make me sad. Fresh produce is one of the best parts of spring, summer and early fall.When the chill of winter beckons, where can we get flavorful fruits and vegetables, which are essential to a heart-healthy lifestyle? Here are…
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The Magic of Crispy Chicken
My brother-in-law’s mother and father, Grace and Berardino (Ben), were two of the most generous and hard-working people I have ever known. Italian immigrants, they arrived in the United States in the 1950s with their son and labored in numerous jobs to carve out a prosperous life. Love and Work Their lives revolved around their…
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Birthday Pie During Pumpkin Spice Season
When my kids were small, I spent the month of October cranking out cakes, cupcakes and cookies for their birthdays—treats for school, family gatherings and parties with their friends. Meanwhile, I also conjured up Halloween costumes for trick-or-treating. It was a busy month. One creation that was fun to make was my daughter’s castle cake…
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La Dolce Vita: Our Heart-Healthy Culinary Journey 