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Take A Hike
How is it that it took me 15+ years living in Philadelphia to discover the magnificent Wissahickon Valley Park? After rain threatened to kill the weekend, Sunday emerged as a gorgeous day. With…
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The Best Encounters Are
Unplanned. Had a fantastic pop-up lunch with a fabulous friend at Liberté Urban Lounge in the Sofitel hotel. Ordered the Watermelon Salad; compressed watermelon, feta and Thai basil… And Tuna Tartar; avocado mousse,…
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You Don’t Have To Hallah!
Well, you probably will after you try my Challah French Toast, these food connoisseurs did! Simple and delicious so give it a try especially now that you probably have leftover challah bread from…
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L’shanah Tovah
Happy New Year to Everyone celebrating the Jewish New Year 5776! At sunset today, Sunday, September 13th, millions of Jews will be observing Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year and the first of the…
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Happy Birthday
To My Amazing, Beautiful, Caring, Stylish and Very Young Baba Alla who is 84 years young today! I only hope to grow up & be just like you!!! Love ❤ Alya
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Bye Bye Summer Staples
Hello New Fall restaurant openings! Just as I was getting tired of the restaurant scene at the NJ shore, summer season ended and I was suddenly transported back to reality. Good thing that…
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Foodie Friday At Vernick
What a delicious way to start the weekend. Gazpacho soup Beef tartare and fresh horseradish Tuna poke, macadamia nuts & sweet soy Sea urchin, warm scrambled eggs Grilled heart of romaine, figs, aged…
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A High-Fashion Makeover
Apple just announced a collaboration with Hermès and my watch prayers have finally been answered! I’ve been looking for a new watch for some time now but couldn’t decide if I should go…
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The Dead Rabbit
Is in my old neighborhood in New York City and, after spending the day at a conference listening to back to back presentations, I was more than ready to finally take a drink…
