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The Mighty Quinn
Barbecue American style is all about the rub, the smoking and to some extent the sauce, so I have never been a big fan. The wonderfully charred and simply seasoned Australian BBQ was always my preference. Once in Alabama we … Continue reading
Seed for Song
With the coming of Spring, we have reintroduced our increasingly popular ‘seed for song’ program on the balcony. We started it a few years ago, and in that time have recognised blue jays, hummingbirds and finches enjoying the exchange. But … Continue reading
The Easter Bonnet Parade
There was a spirit of joy on Fifth Avenue today for the Easter Bonnet Parade. The tradition of emerging from Sunday Mass and strolling along in your finery may have modified slightly over time, but the essence is the same. … Continue reading
Easter favorites
My annual hunt for the perfect hot cross bun has not been in vain. Maison Kayser may not have put themselves in the race, and Breads Bakery are cooking for a different holiday. But you can always rely on Amy’s, … Continue reading
Sweet rendezvous
Leading the well heeled crowd and the curious to Bergdorf’s yesterday was a leopardskin woman and her fashion conscious best friend. While they set the standard for the store’s buying demographic, anyone who slips though the spinning doors at the … Continue reading
Frozen art
Winter has created a work of art in the Bryant Park fountain on the corner of 42nd and 6th Avenue. A week ago the fountain was frozen solid, but yesterday it had melted just enough to catch the light with … Continue reading
Good restaurant
The name said it all. A Canadian friend was in town for the weekend and I needed an interesting restaurant near Washington Square that would allow us to focus on a much anticipated catch-up while providing a hearty meal on … Continue reading
Downunder delights
I have to seriously rethink the whole definition of good coffee after being completely spoilt by the perfection of rich creamy flat whites in my recent (too) fast and fabulous trip DownUnder. Maybe it’s the water, maybe it’s the milk, … Continue reading
Camping with Sandy
I’ve never been big on camping and Sandy has only made things worse. While I am getting used to wearing a miner’s light and I love pine scented candles, I do miss running water, and it is a little eerie … Continue reading
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