A Party At Ryan's Daughter

Photo: The Drink NationIn early November, I was invited to a party to celebrate the results of a local election. It was held at a cozy bar on Manhattan's Upper East Side called Ryan's Daughter. The party was to be low key and mellow, so despite the anticipation of not knowing many faces, I decided to drop in for a drink and appetizer to say hello.Ryan's Daughter is a neighborhood bar. There is no hostess. But as I entered the small establishment,...

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A Happy Thanksgiving

Photo: FiradayHarborPhoto: SindigClick here to download. The advice may be useful this weekend.Photo: (free) Wallpaper  - Photoshopped. Real turkeys are weathered and dirty.Although I eat lots of vegetables and meatless meals, I'm still a carnivore. I can't imagine a Thanksgiving without a turkey. So lately here is how I think: I take a lesson from Native Americans. Indians ate meat too, but were mindful. They killed only what they needed, then...

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A Savvy Shopper's Guide For Holiday Gifts

The 30 language talking translator for a world travelerThe holidays are coming, and the time to start thinking about gifts is now. This year why not buy fewer, but more thoughtful presents? Quantity doesn't make people as happy as quality does. So let's begin: Peruse for ideas. Select items to put smiles on faces. Gave people gifts they need, like and will use, especially things they might not buy for themselves.Here are six smart websites offering...

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Cinnamon Streusel Coffee Cake

Photo: Tina's Chic CornerRecently I attended an all day conference at Lincoln Center, where I ate ... I won't lie ... several squares of cinnamon streusel coffee cake (also known as crumb cake). Why do conferences always serve platters of pastry? I had to pass the sweets station to get to the morning coffee. I was not tempted by the chocolate biscotti nor the buttery croissants, but the crumb cake was very moist and delicious! And...

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Boathouse Farms Green Goodness

Looks bad, right? It's delicious!My mom tells me I was always a good eater. Our family ate lots of meat and potato dinners along with seasonal vegetables and salad. Mom only made dessert, often a cheesecake (with either a lemon or strawberry topping), on Sundays that we ate several hours after dinner while watching televison.Growing up, I remember eating lots of carrots, cauliflower, broccoli and green beans. It didn't occur to me not to like healthy...

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Hair So Silky, It Shines

Photo: ElleI spend less on hair care than on skin care. That's because hair cells are dead cells, and I don't want to go broke on hair care products.Nonetheless, if my hair doesn't look good ... I am upset. I bet every woman has cried at least once over a bad hair cut. And, I would guess some men have too! So it all begins with a flawless, percision cut. That's why I will follow Penny, who cuts my hair, wherever she goes.Since you need to fiddle...

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