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Chocolate, more Chocolate and then Vanilla Cream…
2007-11-08 12:08:00
I received a suggestion last evening, from a cool, lovely man named Driss. He said that it sounded like this blog needed a “Chocolate Corner”, a place where readers could find the latest and greatest about the one ingredient that always makes life bearable, even during break-ups and other nasty moments. So, for my first “Chocolate Corner” I want to share with you Jacques Torres in Brooklyn. It is a simple F train ride away, get off at York and walk towards the water, then south. Torres’ workshop is at 66 Water Street, near the River Cafe, which is a wonderful adventure all by itself. But Jacques Torres chocolates are light, flavorful and little gems of sunshine, in cute little hip packages. So you must check them out. Call first at 718 875 9772, or even visit their Manhattan location at 350 Hudson, phone 212 414 2462. While still on the chocolate subject, I urge you to try the “Chocolate Ganache Torte” from Trader Joe’s. It is in the f...
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Fruity Vodka and Cumin Roasted Carrots
2007-11-08 11:51:00
All UK recipes, from the local supermarket. Easy but still great to eat! FRUITY VODKA 1 cup orange juice, flavored with raspberry juice 1/4 cup vodka 1/4 cup lemonade a squeeze of fresh lime juice Dip the martini glasses in water then in white sugar. Mix all ingredients and serve. Good for two. Great for one! CUMIN CARROTS 1 pack baby carrots 1 tbls cumin seeds 1 tbls olive oil lemon juice to taste some chopped cilantro for garnish 1 tbls pine nuts - roasted in a pan for a minute or two salt and pepper to taste Coat the carrots in olive oil, then sprinkle with cumin seeds and salt and pepper. Roast in a 375 degree oven for about 45 minutes, or until tender. Sprinkle with remaining ingredients and you’ve got a tasty appetizer or a cool side dish.
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Men Hurt Too!
2007-11-08 11:42:00
I recently received a very touching e-mail from a reader of my site. I was deeply moved by “K” - in case he wishes to remain anonymous - since he prefaced his writing with a personal “thank you” for having helped him to understand his soon-to-be ex-wife’s point of view. I have often thought about, and debated over heatedly with girlfriends, the fact that men experience feelings just as strongly as we women do. Our only - albeit huge - difference is in the way we deal with those sentiments. In classical minimalist manner, men seem to suffer in silence while we women talk about our feelings endlessly with our large support system of friends and family. That’s what gives us the impression that we feel more… while actually I believe we end up feeling less intense emotions of hurt and deep pain, since our friends usually help us to turn those into anger - a most convenient distraction. So here is my dedication to all those men who have felt pai...
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London and Tunbridge Wells - the Hectic and the Calm
2007-11-08 11:37:00
London has always been way up in my top ten list of favorite cities on earth. I ran away from NYC to London right after 9/11 to regroup psychologically and find the comfort and peace I needed to then come home to Manhattan again. That Christmas season I spent in the UK really helped me to realize that our own “paradise” on earth is within ourselves and does not depend on a city or a specific location. So, even if London was festive and welcoming and full of holiday cheer, I yearned for my own apartment in New York, and was soon home again, accepting the sadness awoken by the fact that I could no longer view the Twin Towers from my windows… But you could see why London has always stayed dear to my heart, and I thankfully have my BFF Andrea there, to visit on a regular basis. I will share with you my secret for TRULY enjoying London, now that it has been overtaken by tourist and the bustling crowds at Portobello Road on Saturdays make Bombay seem like a sleepy seasi...
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Sparkles, Satin and Stars
2007-11-01 09:50:00
This week’s list includes a couple of things only. Bear with me, I just came back from a trip and don’t mind admitting that I do suffer from jet-lag as all humans AND I did not write a stitch while I was away. But I did do what I do best - shop - and ...
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Where Do I Begin?
2007-10-24 12:31:00
Following is an amazing piece of writing by my dear friend Juan Carlos Zaldivar. He is an exceptional man and filmmaker and someone I have just been lucky enough to find again in my life. One of those rare human beings who exude sensuality and charm from every pore of their persona. If you wish ...
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A Few More East Village Addresses
2007-10-24 12:20:00
I recently attended a special event at Bloomingdales and was blown away by some of the food served. The favorite of the crowd that evening was “Villa ge Pourhouse”, which served quesadillas with a rocking guacamole, banana pancakes with chocolate syrup and homemade potato chips like you have never tasted. Turns out, they are in the ...
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NYC - The East Village - a Cool, Fall Stroll
2007-10-24 12:16:00
Now that fall is here, it’s time to explore the neighborhoods around us, in our own cities. I published this personal guide to the East Village back in June, but the neighborhood really is worth talking about twice. Walk around it, while the weather still permits it and enjoy the feeling of it. And anyway, ...
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Great Art and Good Food
2007-10-18 10:29:00
With the fall season so many diverse cultural events come to NYC. Shows and exhibits are opening left and right and a few truly stand out for me. An absolute must is the “India: Public Places/Private Spaces” photography and video art show at the Newark Museum. For more info click on NewarkMuseum.org, where you will ...
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Happily Unmarried - the (other) Website
2007-10-18 10:28:00
When I first started this blog, I had chosen the name “HappilyUnmarried.com” to make it easier for readers to find me, shorter typing when entering the URL and because I didn’t want to use the same name as my manuscript, to avoid confusion. But when I applied for the domain name, I was surprised to ...
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The Tuscan Taste
2007-10-18 10:26:00
Following is a great recipe for the coming hot, summer months. In Northern Italy it is traditionally made with veal slices, but I find it much easier and guilt-free (no baby cows killed!) done with smoked turkey breast slices. The kind you can get at any deli counter of any supermarket, of any city, is ...
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Beauty Products, a Festival and Good Eatin?
2007-10-18 10:23:00
For a bit of authentic Italian flavor here in NYC, it’s just not that easy. There are the upscale eateries of Bay Ridge, namely Areo and Tuscany Grill and the tourist infested spots of Little Italy, like La Mela and Umberto’s Clam House. But for serious Italian food, Mario Batali takes the prize. Babbo, Otto ...
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The Tuscan Taste
2007-10-11 10:28:00
Following is a great recipe for the coming hot, summer months. In Northern Italy it is traditionally made with veal slices, but I find it much easier and guilt-free (no baby cows killed!) done with smoked turkey breast slices. The kind you can get at any deli counter of any supermarket, of any city, is ...
More About: Recipes , Taste

Beauty Products, a Festival and Good Eatin?
2007-10-11 10:28:00
For a bit of authentic Italian flavor here in NYC, it’s just not that easy. There are the upscale eateries of Bay Ridge, namely Areo and Tuscany Grill and the tourist infested spots of Little Italy, like La Mela and Umberto’s Clam House. But for serious Italian food, Mario Batali takes the prize. Babbo, Otto ...
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Happily Unmarried, the (Other) Website
2007-10-11 10:27:00
When I first started this blog, I had chosen the name “HappilyUnmarried.com” to make it easier for readers to find me, shorter typing when entering the URL and because I didn’t want to use the same name as my manuscript, to avoid confusion. But when I applied for the domain name, I was surprised to ...
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Firenze Unlimited - A City Rediscovered
2007-10-11 10:23:00
This is my own personal Florence. As some of you may have read in my “About” page, I was born in the magnificently touristic Italian city of Firenze and moved to the US as a teenager. But writing a fun, colorful, enticing itinerary about my hometown has been very difficult for me. Far be it ...
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Turkish Meze Recipes
2007-09-27 10:29:00
Baba Ghanouj 1 large eggplant the juice of half a lemon 1 garlic clove, chopped roughly 1 tbls. tahini paste 1 tbls. olive oil salt and pepper to taste Preheat the oven at 400 degrees. Wash and dry the eggplant and place it whole in an ovenproof dish. Pierce it all around the skin, about 15 times, with the tip of a ...
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Proof That Humour Always Works
2007-09-27 10:28:00
This week, the Man’s Opinion is guaranteed to leave you in stitches. Thanks to my dear friend Olesya, I recently came across a brilliantly funny man, Arun Krishnan and his podcasts “Learn Hindi from Bollywood Movies” which are available on Itunes, as well as on his own website at www.cuttingchai.com. Through a series of “lessons” ...
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Istanbul On My Mind?
2007-09-27 10:28:00
If you crave Turkey in NYC, there is always Sunnyside, a neighborhood in Queens, where you can find a couple of Turkish groceries, with most of what you need to eat Turkish. Take the 7 train to 46th Street, and once you get out of the station, you can stop at the local Starbucks for ...
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Istanbul Accomplished - Third Time?s a Charm!
2007-09-27 10:27:00
More later on the mysterious title and all my efforts to finally get to visit this amazing city… HOW TO GET THERE Continental Airlines connects through both Paris CDG or Amsterdam and then flies into Istanbul using either Air France and KLM, respectively. Both Orbitz and Expedia have packages, though at the time I went, those did ...
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Flamenco Fever
2007-09-20 10:18:00
It’s almost officially Fall and that’s when the going back to school feeling starts to flower up in me. Good thing that there are so many classes and things going on, to satisfy that craving. I will spend this week’s List section on Flame nco dance. It’s a wonderful discipline and a great way to stay ...
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Leek and Potato Soup
2007-09-20 10:16:00
This is the simplest of simple recipes, for a warm, comfy, lovely and tasty soup. Seriously, with the weather turning colder overnight, here on the East Coast, I started craving the coziness of finding a soup in my fridge, ready to be warmed up, when I get home. This truly requires no cooking skills whatsoever. ...
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