Tuna, White Bean, and Avocado Salad
I am currently visiting my hometown with my French in-laws. As they have never been to the United States – much less traveled outside of France – I’ve spent most of this trip watching their faces in...
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When I was a first-year in university (or a freshman in college, for those who went to American school), I had a friend whose family was from Montreal. As a New Yorker, I felt it was my duty to get...
View ArticleThe Perfect Burger at J.G. Melon
J.G. Melon is the sort of quintessential New York place that 18-year-old me would have positively slobbered over (if, of course, she weren’t a vegetarian…) but I actually didn’t discover this NYC...
View ArticleCarrots with Chimichurri Sauce
I keep accidentally buying too many carrots, and then it makes me sad. I do realize that “sad” is not the appropriate emotional reaction to have when faced with the problem “too many carrots,” but the...
View ArticlePasta with Meat Sauce
When I was growing up and watching movies about Christmas, I remember wondering how on Earth someone could not make it home for the holidays. The excuses presented by the characters I saw onscreen...
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