Food & Drink
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Something’s Fishy.
Why is it better to order a five-piece serving of salmon omakase rather than 5 one-piece servings? Economies of scales. 1 Continue reading
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Good and Adequate for You.
If anyone is thinking of ordering Girl Scout Cookies, consider purchasing from Troop 6000, which is composed of girls living in NYC homeless shelters. 1 Continue reading
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Filthy Gorgeous Burlesque Valentine’s Day Spectacular! at LPR (Le Poisson Rouge). February 14th, 2026.
Image Description: two reserved cards rest on a table, reading “Ian Perge” and “Alejandra Ospina”. Image Description: a table full of food and beverages, consisting of Roasted Marcona Almonds, a Charcuterie Plate (prosciutto, chorizo, salami, dried apricots, fig jam, cornichons, mini toasts), waters, an Espresso Martini & a Ginger Beer. Not pictured, my follow-up Tito’s Continue reading
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Binging with Babish’s Skillet Lasagna one-pot pasta for family dinner tonight.
Link to video. Image Description: a wide, medium-depth skillet rests on a stovetop. In it is a one-pot pasta dish that consists of broken lasagna noodles, tomato sauce, parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, ricotta cheese, and fresh basil. 1 Continue reading
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Late to Bed, Early to Rise.
It was -3° with the wind chill when I arrived at Trader Joe’s at 8:05am, and there was STILL a line of people waiting to enter the store. Despite that, they had restocked overnight and the staples were available. So now we’re stocked up with milk, half & half, chicken tenderloins, a ribeye steak, English Continue reading
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Trader Joe’s BBQ Teriyaki Chicken with Broccoli over rice.
Image Description: Trader Joe’s BBQ Teriyaki Chicken with Broccoli topped with sesame seeds and scallions, over rice. 1 Continue reading
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Trader Joe’s Shiitake Mushroom Chicken with Rustic Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes.
Image Description: Trader Joe’s Shiitake Mushroom Chicken (dark meat chicken, green beans, edamame in a soy-ginger sauce) and rustic-style Yukon Gold mashed potatoes. 1 Continue reading