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Off to New York.

14 Friday Sep 2012

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After the better part of a week of seriously erratic sleeping and largely unnecessary flurrying around to finish up household tasks (like cat bathing, vacuuming and mopping, and obtaining more quotes on just how many kidneys a re-roofing job is going to cost me) Matt kindly schlepped my perpetually late ass off to the airport bright and early —on his day off, the sainted man— to catch a Southwest flight up to NY for my (usually annual) pilgrimage to see the family.  Continue reading →

Resto venture (and quick strand stop): Los Amigos, Ormond Beach, FL.

11 Tuesday Sep 2012

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I had occasion to head in a northeasterly direction Friday, up to an appointment in Ormond Beach. Continue reading →

Resto venture: visit to Luma, Winter Park, FL.

07 Friday Sep 2012

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On a recent evening when Jess and I were in need of an outing, we decided to head to the schmantzy part of town, Winter Park, to nosh at Luma. Continue reading →

Quick bite: Macaron pressie!

06 Thursday Sep 2012

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If you were following me in Paris you know my fascination with macarons, the light, airy, jewel-like French sandwich cookie made with egg whites, almond flour, and magic.  Continue reading →

Quick bite: Mi goreng noodles.

03 Monday Sep 2012

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After a few months of hoarding and grudging abstinence, I finally broke down and made myself the last remaining package of some awesome noodles I trucked back from New Zealand in my suitcase.  Continue reading →

Chained down for household drudgery.

31 Friday Aug 2012

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So, you may have noticed that TastyTreks is landlocked (in addition to being seemingly quite lazy) of late. Continue reading →

Quick bite: secret ingredients stir-fry.

29 Wednesday Aug 2012

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Just sharing a quick lunch (breakfast? dinner? who knows – it all blends together when you eat your first meal of the day at between 3 and 5pm and your last between 11 pm and 3am, eh?) experiment that turned out deliciously. Continue reading →

NZ return, Part II.

30 Monday Jul 2012

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For my last full day in the country Bill generously wrangled the news assignments to allow me a short work day, and Gar and I selected an itinerary that would take us down a single scenic, relatively nearby road with numerous places along it to investigate.

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Desperation dinner: bacony chard & ‘shroom omelette.

27 Friday Jul 2012

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I noticed when surveying the lay of the fridge land… Continue reading →

My new toy.

18 Wednesday Jul 2012

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For those of you to whom I’ve intimated the impending disclosure of a pleasing revelation, it’s time for the big unveiling.  Continue reading →

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