Category Archives: Food

New Starbucks Lids Are The Worst Ever

Over the past several months, Starbucks Coffee has been revamping its stores and practices, and among the many changes customers have seen, one of the most peevish has to be the new plastic lids used for cold beverages. At first glance, they look like all the other standard lids, but upon further inspection, these plastic …

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ADVENTURES IN DOMESTICITY: Rosh Hashanah Edition

As my Big Brother posts decline in frequency, an inversely proportionate amount of cooking entries seem to be popping up on my blog. Such is the case with this latest adventure in domesticity in which I endeavored to cook an entire Rosh Hashanah meal all by myself. Why did I take on this mammoth feat? …

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ADVENTURES IN DOMESTICITY: Chocolate Cheesecake Edition

Last week, I brought you tales of Franco-Mexican fusion with my controversial brie quesadillas (with corn tortillas). Many close-minded people were shocked at the combination, and while not everyone can be as adventurous as I, surely there won’t be as much of a massive outcry about my chocolate cheesecake, which has been a tried and …

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ADVENTURES IN DOMESTICITY: Quesadillas Edition

When you’re a blogger, you live life in the fast lane, and never was that more apparent than earlier this week when my friend Laura and I made quesadillas on the faux Foreman grill. Yes, it was a glamorous affair, full of multiculturalism and Pam Cooking Spray, and being the dutiful blogger that I am, …

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ADVENTURES IN MIDDLE EASTERN FOOD: Marouch Edition

A few weeks ago, I headed off to local Middle Eastern restaurant / institution Marouch for the first time to enjoy some hummus, pita, and various other delectable treats from the Fertile Crescent. Joining me in the fun was my old friend and Metromix contributor Katherine Spiers, who for the past two years or so …

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ADVENTURES IN DOMESTICITY: Artichoke & Chicken Edition

This past weekend, I stayed in on Saturday night, and in an effort to add a dash of excitement into the evening, I cooked up a nicer meal than usual. On the menu: chicken piccata with a steamed artichoke on the side. I was also going to whip up some chocolate tartlets for dessert, but …

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DEAD RESTAURANTS: Bennigans (a.k.a. NOOOOOO!!!!) Edition

It comes with a heavy heart that I must announce the passing of a great/horrible/beloved casual dining chain, Bennigans. Yes, that oh-so-lovable, Irish-y, neighborhood “Tavern & Grill” has closed its doors in the wake of its parent company filing for bankruptcy. This is absolutely devastating news to me mainly for one reason and one reason …

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AWKWARD MOMENT OF THE DAY: 'Today Show' Edition

Looking to get yourself disinvited from The Today Show? Well, that appears to be the fate in store for “Sam the Cooking Guy,” who suddenly erupted in rage in the middle of his cooking segment. Awkward pauses ensued, followed by snippy Kathy Lee Gifford faces, and, of course, laughter across the country. Smell ya later, …

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ADVENTURES IN DOMESTICITY: Anatomy of a Korean Barbecue Marinade

This weekend, my friend had a barbecue and asked me to bring over some of that “Korean shit” that I’ve been known to make now and then. Yes, dear readers, it turns out that occasionally, I’ve been known to actually whip up a Korean barbecue marinade perfect for Galbi (or beef short ribs). I learned …

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