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“al fresco.” crab crusted halibut with braised artichoke hearts, shaved asparagus, spring pea and citrus vinaigrette; cheddar-bacon biscuit and joel gott cabernet sauvignon in the background. I think I’d eat every meal outside, if I could. Under the stars, in the sun, feeling the breeze, watching crowds walk or stand or run by. [I suppose this is [...] “urban/suburban.” roasted baby potatoes with tarragon-dijon pesto; big salad of kale, heirlooms, zucchini, cannellini beans, mustard vinaigrette. I realized recently that this week marks my seven year anniversary of officially moving to the city. While those years have been interrupted by college summers back in suburbia, semesters abroad, and my post-collegiate year in Central Europe, New York [...] “when the plate doesn’t matter.” platters of vegetables: grilled eggplant, mozzarella, and tuscan salsa; grilled zucchini and yellow squash with rosemary oil; grilled portobello mushrooms with roasted peppers, wilted spinach, and balsamic reduction. On Saturday, one of my closest friends got married. Of course, there was an abundance of food at the wedding, all lovely, fresh, and flavorful [...] “nutritional perspectives.” chili-coconut roasted corn on the cob; arugula with olive oil, caramelized onions, walnuts, and balsamic; roasted eggplant and okra. At one time in my life, I would have looked at this plate and thought, “But…where’s the protein?” I like to take life one meal, one plate at a time – it’s a wonderful way to appreciate [...] “real life.” pesto mashed potatoes; hearts of palm salad with peppers, celery, and herbs; honey dijon brussels sprouts; sautéed broccoli rabe with cherry tomatoes and parmesan. My family uses a lot of endearing terms to describe our yearly August vacation. Heaven. Paradise. Dreamland. Perfection. Taking a vacation, I think, is so important, and I will always believe in [...] |
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