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Scrambled Eggs

Something I remember with great clarity about my childhood is the way my mother gave me choices. Even at age 4, I was allowed to pick out which shirt I wanted to wear (the purple unicorn one, typically), what I wanted to drink (apple juice, always), and what books I wanted to borrow from the [read more ...]

Basil-Apricot Salad

Stu and I have been spending a lot of time together.
We’ve certainly always been the type of couple who curls up with a bottle of wine, content to spend nights in and away from the outside world – but this is different. Our relationship has moved into new territory, and instead of winking over glasses [read more ...]

Pecan Granola Bars

To my mind, there are two different types of runners: there are those that eat multi-grain bagels and steamed kale, bananas and lean protein to ensure a productive, healthy run … and then there is me.
Oh sure, I run because I like it and it’s good exercise, but I’m not trying to fool anyone. I [read more ...]

Basil and Potato Salad

I strive to be optimistic and I always attempt to look on the bright side of things, so when I moved back to Syracuse from Manhattan over a year ago, I had high hopes for a new life with my new job skills. Not only was I a writer, I could now cook professionally and [read more ...]