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  • 03Jan2009

    Tropical Fruit Database

    While doing some research online about tropical fruit seasons, I came across this website. It’s an online market that specializes in tropical fruits seeds. Since I live in NYC, I... Read more »

  • 02Jan2009

    Mmmm…Figs….

    Last night I had pizza topped with fig jam, gorgonzola and prosciutto.  While it was an interesting combination, and tasted quite delicious, it has piqued my interest in figs.  Now I’m... Read more »

  • 31Dec2008

    Eat 12 Grapes and Have 12 Happy Months in 2009!

    While living in Madrid, the most exciting celebration I experienced was “Nochevieja,”  Spain’s New Year’s Eve. Just before midnight, millions of people gather at Puerta del Sol square in... Read more »

  • 30Dec2008

    Pomegranate-Ginger Prosecco Cocktail—perfect for New Year’s Eve.

    This year, I’m going a few steps further than the usual on New Year’s Eve.  Instead of spending lots of money on a decent variety of champagne to serve by the flute, I’m going to save a few... Read more »

  • 29Dec2008

    Coconut Macaroons

    While it’s winter in North America, summer is in full swing in South America, which means great tropical fruits like pineapples, mangoes and coconuts are at the peak of their season and... Read more »

  • 27Dec2008

    My Favorite Christmas Gift

    This year I got a really cool restaurant guide.  It features TONS of dirt-cheap eats in New York City and lists at least one restaurant for every ethnicity imaginable!  It’s written in... Read more »

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