Best NYC Restaurants for Work

Today was a long day – having to actually get dressed, head up to NYC, and be charming and intelligent in meetings can be exhausting.  Picking today to break in…

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My Desi Corn, My Desi Corn

Fresh corn is one of my favorite culinary treats of summer.  Its sweet crunchiness more than makes up for the fact that I desperately need to floss after enjoying it.…

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Greek Yogurt + Cheesecake = Bliss

“Because you don’t live near a bakery doesn’t mean you have to go without cheesecake.” Hedy Lamarr My mother’s birthday was last weekend.  Finding a present for a woman who…

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I Quit

Coffee, that is. You thought I meant blogging?  While I have been slacking on the updates, there are no plans to end these musings.  Sorry to disappoint any haters out…

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Easy Recipe: Mama Palepu's Bean Dip

My mother makes the best bean dip.  Hands down. It’s spicy, flavorful, filling, and pretty much fat-free.  And if you have the amazing Cuisinart Smart Stick blender (with food processor…

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