#flowertherapy might be right up there with #water #flowertherapy might be right up there with #watertherapy.  Love passing the time in secret wildflower patches. As you do. 🌸
I remarked how pretty that tiny sliver of the moon I remarked how pretty that tiny sliver of the moon was on the way home tonight, and my friend pulled over right away so I could grab a photo. That’s when someone really knows you! It was just too beautiful to resist. 🌙
Weekend photos in review, old school style. ✨ C Weekend photos in review, old school style. ✨ 
Context: 1/ picture perfect weekend, 2/ threw together a quick meal w udon noodles, steak and broccoli, so good, 3/ the sun reflections on this painting struck me today, looked like a cross 4/ it takes all afternoon but nothing like Sunday Gravy, 5/ six months old, 6/ when he wants some serious zzzz’s, he covers his eye with his ears, the cutest, 7/ breakfast pastries at @coniglios
I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New Jersey banned the plastic ones last year. But when I spied this beauty for a buck, how could I resist? It just is so darn happy, which makes me happy. The little things aren’t so little. 💛
Cheers to the weekend! This may look like a staged Cheers to the weekend! This may look like a staged photo, but Lola just has ZERO boundaries and Clifford is exceptionally patient. 😂
I’ve been on a smoked salmon kick lately (it’s I’ve been on a smoked salmon kick lately (it’s so good for you), so when I saw that a local patisserie has a smoked salmon croissant available (weekends only), I added it to my list of things to seek out. I popped into @chocolatinenj early on Mother’s Day and was rewarded with this deliciousness. Layers of soft flaky croissant dough, tender smoked salmon, light whipped cream, thinly sliced red and green onion slivers and dotted with capers… it was every bit as amazing as you’d imagine it would be. If you’re local, don’t sleep on this one. 😋
Weekend photos in review, the belated edition. 1/ Weekend photos in review, the belated edition.

1/ hit up a few yard sales and snagged this beautiful pasta dish from Italy with my favorite color for a buck, 2/ and one of these printer trays came home with me too, 3/ pre Mother’s Day celebrations with 30 local moms, 4/ finished the weekend supervising furniture assembly
Today would have been my friend Cathy’s 53rd bir Today would have been my friend Cathy’s 53rd birthday. Unfortunately she’s not here to celebrate because she died suddenly at age 49. I think of her often … every Mother’s Day because we spent most of them together since her husband worked weekends … when I discover a new food adventure (we once did a day long donut crawl) … when I’m sharing a special time with my kids knowing that her then-11 year old is growing up without her. Before she passed, I always appreciated every day, but since then, even more so. You never know what the next day can bring, so relish in the sunshine, surprise rainstorms, making wishes over railroad tracks and all the wonderful randomness life can throw your way. Don’t waste a single second, say yes, live on the outskirts of your comfort zone, laugh often, tell people you love them, give eight second hugs, and squeeze every ounce of joy you can out of life. Do it for the people who can’t. ✨
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Five Minute Review: Danny Meyer’s Maialino

February 3, 2011 · Narrative

Those within radio distance of New York’s Z100 know that the popular Six Second Reviews is a popular weekly event from Moviefone.  Today has been a day.  And a half.  Like the kind where I might have spilled over into tomorrow’s fun and challenges, and I don’t want to press my luck any further and would like to wrap up today.  Like now. So in the spirit of Moviefone’s Six Second Reviews, how about a Five Minute Review on Danny Meyer’s Maialino restaurant in NYC … long on pictures, short on words.  Sound good?  Let’s go.

The City BeckonsOne of my favorite parts of going into the city is seeing the skyline as I approach.

Never a Good SignWhen I don’t know where I’m going, this is not a good sign.

Look - Blue Skies!Gorgeous blue skies and big white, fluffy clouds today, along with a balmy temp of 36. Not complaining at all, will gladly take this over what we’ve had lately.

MenuGreeted at hostess stand and seated within minutes. The menu for our luncheon today. Decisions, decisions.

My SaladI went with the salad for the first course, being virtuous and all that. Sarah got the ravioli, which smelled divine. The salad? Amazing. Never would have put celery, fennel, hazelnuts and cheese together, but it created a magical little bite that we all inhaled.

Sarah's RavioliThe road not traveled.

Sea BassI try to pick things I’ve never had before, and this was my first time for Sea Bass. I know, I’ve apparently led a sheltered life. I would totally get this again. Light, buttery, flaky, sublime. The radicchio salad did nothing for me, but I’m not a fan of radicchio usually so I’m biased and willing to admit that.

DessertHave no idea what the dessert was, but Sarah and I shared the first piece with the pine nuts on it. It tasted a little like Key Lime, but I don’t believe it was. Whatever it was, it was gone quickly.

Me and SarahCan’t have a blogger lunch without a snap of the bloggers, right? Luckily only one grey hair shows up on camera. On me. Sarah, being 10 years younger (!!), has a ways to go ’till she earns her grey.  If she tells me again that she was graduating high school when I was getting married … ;)

BathroomThe bathrooms in this restaurant are kind of random. No door on the opening to the bathroom area. Two unisex stalls side by side. Odd lever to work the water. Just odd all around.

Interior BarThe bar area where you walk in.

The service was swift, although our waitress did take time to pick her fingernails during our lunch and fix her hair in the mirror that was in our (private) room. Drink refills were quickly taken care of without a word, and plates cleared nearly immediately. The speed of service was perfect and although lunch ran an hour long, we never felt rushed.

Parking in this area is terrible, even though the restaurant is in the Gramercy Park Hotel. For future visitors, we found a parking garage on 21st Street, about a block and a half from the hotel. Of course said parking garage was found after circling the area for 30 minutes, but so it goes.

And the purpose of the luncheon meeting? It was hosted by the folks behind the new food search engine site, Foodily.com (Food I Love You). An interesting concept, it is a completely visual site. Type in a recipe you’re looking for and it will point you to tons of sites (blogs included) with recipes that have what you want, with heaps of pictures to lead the way. It will also show you recipes that your friends like, complementary side dishes, menu plans and scads more. The official launch was yesterday, and it’s been fun learning about the site and poking around. With food, it is totally about the visual experience, something that the Foodily team is capitalizing on.

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February 3, 2011, Photo #34

Pasta - New ShotNew recipe I created for the folks at Betty Crocker. Coming to a screen near you. Soon.

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Posted In: Narrative · Tagged: Danny Meyer, Foodily, Maialino, MovieFone, Sarah's Cucina Bella, Sea Bass, Z100

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  1. Sarah Caron says

    February 3, 2011 at 9:06 pm

    Look at us with all those ruffles! It was great to see you today — so glad you made it (and found the garage!). Now, remind me, what year did you get married in? :)

    Reply
  2. Joanne says

    February 4, 2011 at 7:16 am

    Aww you guys look so cute! If I had known you were going to be here, I would have rushed over to wherever you were to give you a big hug!

    All of the food looks amazing. I’ve never had sea bass either. But after hearing your description…I want.

    Reply
  3. Ramona says

    February 4, 2011 at 1:38 pm

    All the food looks good. Sounds like a really great meal.

    Reply
  4. Jen says

    February 4, 2011 at 8:36 pm

    It looks like you two had a great time! I will have to check out Foodily.

    Reply
  5. Allison says

    February 4, 2011 at 11:24 pm

    How fun! Looks like youhad a great day.

    Reply
  6. Sarah Caron says

    September 3, 2012 at 10:25 pm

    So glad you linked to this … and can’t believe it was only a year ago! 2011 was a really great year.
    Sarah Caron recently posted..Egg Salad BLT Wraps

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I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New Jersey banned the plastic ones last year. But when I spied this beauty for a buck, how could I resist? It just is so darn happy, which makes me happy. The little things aren’t so little. 💛

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#flowertherapy might be right up there with #water #flowertherapy might be right up there with #watertherapy.  Love passing the time in secret wildflower patches. As you do. 🌸
I remarked how pretty that tiny sliver of the moon I remarked how pretty that tiny sliver of the moon was on the way home tonight, and my friend pulled over right away so I could grab a photo. That’s when someone really knows you! It was just too beautiful to resist. 🌙
Weekend photos in review, old school style. ✨ C Weekend photos in review, old school style. ✨ 
Context: 1/ picture perfect weekend, 2/ threw together a quick meal w udon noodles, steak and broccoli, so good, 3/ the sun reflections on this painting struck me today, looked like a cross 4/ it takes all afternoon but nothing like Sunday Gravy, 5/ six months old, 6/ when he wants some serious zzzz’s, he covers his eye with his ears, the cutest, 7/ breakfast pastries at @coniglios
I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New Jersey banned the plastic ones last year. But when I spied this beauty for a buck, how could I resist? It just is so darn happy, which makes me happy. The little things aren’t so little. 💛
Cheers to the weekend! This may look like a staged Cheers to the weekend! This may look like a staged photo, but Lola just has ZERO boundaries and Clifford is exceptionally patient. 😂
I’ve been on a smoked salmon kick lately (it’s I’ve been on a smoked salmon kick lately (it’s so good for you), so when I saw that a local patisserie has a smoked salmon croissant available (weekends only), I added it to my list of things to seek out. I popped into @chocolatinenj early on Mother’s Day and was rewarded with this deliciousness. Layers of soft flaky croissant dough, tender smoked salmon, light whipped cream, thinly sliced red and green onion slivers and dotted with capers… it was every bit as amazing as you’d imagine it would be. If you’re local, don’t sleep on this one. 😋
Weekend photos in review, the belated edition. 1/ Weekend photos in review, the belated edition.

1/ hit up a few yard sales and snagged this beautiful pasta dish from Italy with my favorite color for a buck, 2/ and one of these printer trays came home with me too, 3/ pre Mother’s Day celebrations with 30 local moms, 4/ finished the weekend supervising furniture assembly
Today would have been my friend Cathy’s 53rd bir Today would have been my friend Cathy’s 53rd birthday. Unfortunately she’s not here to celebrate because she died suddenly at age 49. I think of her often … every Mother’s Day because we spent most of them together since her husband worked weekends … when I discover a new food adventure (we once did a day long donut crawl) … when I’m sharing a special time with my kids knowing that her then-11 year old is growing up without her. Before she passed, I always appreciated every day, but since then, even more so. You never know what the next day can bring, so relish in the sunshine, surprise rainstorms, making wishes over railroad tracks and all the wonderful randomness life can throw your way. Don’t waste a single second, say yes, live on the outskirts of your comfort zone, laugh often, tell people you love them, give eight second hugs, and squeeze every ounce of joy you can out of life. Do it for the people who can’t. ✨

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