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Politics and public libraries
Where else but the New York Public Library would you find such an interesting political discussion as we recently enjoyed between Oliver Stone and Tariq Ali…? The conversation was part of a program at the NYPL with a mission ‘to provoke, … Continue reading
Snow!
I woke up to the sound of the snow ploughs this morning, the Chrysler Building was a white out and the temperature was below zero. This was our view from the warm side of the window….
Chikalicious
It has been a real foodie week here in the Big Apple with super fancy grilled cheese, bee hive cakes and freshly baked olive and feta pretzels. But the creme de la creme, all time superior, work-of-art, in a league … Continue reading
Bees and Pretzels
If there is a good reason for winter, it must surely be bakeries! In a walking tour of the best around Tompkins Square Park last week, we discovered the source of the delicious looking pretzels we had seen at the … Continue reading
Little Muenster
You can’t help but say cheese at Little Muenster, a clever new culinary spot on the lower east side. Picture superior cheese pairings with appropriate condiments inside buttery grilled country style bread from upstate new York, and then add the aroma … Continue reading
Frozen Speedos
It was minus 9*C this morning which resulted in my speedos getting freeze dried on the balcony. But I got off lightly. It would have been much worse if I’d stayed too long at the celebrations to mark the opening … Continue reading
Blue Note
One of my new year’s resolutions is to experience more jazz in New York. It seems strange to have to make this a formal pursuit when I have such passion for the music, and when the city offers so much, … Continue reading
Thank you very mulch
Being a gardener at this time of the year in New York is a bit like being a childless parent. You feel all the responsibility without having anything visible to care for. The leaves have fallen, the soil is frozen … Continue reading
Happy New Year with strawberry butter
It was like Spring here for the first day of 2012, with absolutely glorious sunshine and blue skies. Riding through Central Park, everyone was out to enjoy the day. Locals and tourists were walking without coats and gloves – even … Continue reading
Crazy for Christmas
Just as well Christmas started early in New York, otherwise I would have missed my favorite part of the festivities – anticipation! With the Vegas job keeping us out of town for most of December, it was opportune that the … Continue reading
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