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Baked Fries

July 2, 2015

Do you want fries with that? I don’t know why this is ever a question, but of course! When I go out to eat and have a burger I must have fries with it. I think my love of fries is largely due to my love of ketchup but that’s a whole other blog post. I do not discriminate on the types of fries I love. My passion for fries…

July 2, 2015 By Fatima

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Juicy Burgers and Special Sauce

June 30, 2015

Sometimes you have the craving for some juicy burgers. The con about living near a Shake Shack, is living near a Shake Shack. When we’re in the mood for a good, juicy burger, Fatima and I will find our way walking to Shake Shack or if we’re up to hating ourselves for the rest of the night, stopping at a Five Guys and pairing their burgers with some Cajun fries. The key…

June 30, 2015 By Brian

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5 Summer Salads

June 16, 2015

Summer makes us want to eat fresh. Here are some delicious salads to enjoy throughout the summer. Below are 5 delicious summer salads to enjoy all season long. Last week, Fatima and I made it a mission to have a new salad every night. After searching for some great ideas, these are the 5 we made. All of the photos below are ours, however, each image will take you to…

June 16, 2015 By Brian

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#LoveSummer: Picnic in the Park (and Movie Calendars)

June 10, 2015

Summer is in the air. The NYC parks and other venues offer free movie screenings all summer long. It could be Sharknado 2 under the Brooklyn Bridge, Apollo 13 on the flight deck of the Intrepid, or Ghost Busters in Bryant Park. So whip up some food, grab some friends, and go have a picnic! What’s better than a free movie in the park? Making a picnic out of it! We pulled our blogger…

June 10, 2015 By Brian

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Raspberry and Red Wine Steak

June 9, 2015

Summer is in the air and so is the smell of steak and wine…and raspberries. Yes, raspberries! The next time you make steak, incorporate some berries. We had leftover raspberries from our Huckleberry Lemonade and we’re planning to make steak. So we ended up throwing them into the skillet, making raspberry and red wine steak dinner. I’m not a fan of raspberries – they’re too tart for me – but Fatima loves…

June 9, 2015 By Brian

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Turkey Avocado Sandwich

June 1, 2015

Having a picnic doesn’t need to be fancy, but switching up your bread or what you put on your sandwich can make it seem fancy. We’ve been on an avocado kick lately – maybe due to the impending shortage? We’ve been using it in all of our recent salads, having taco nights more frequently, and used it on sandwiches. Avocado, while high in calories, is a power food. It’s incredibly…

June 1, 2015 By Brian

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Nutella Strawberries

May 25, 2015

Nutella is food’s soul mate. Besides meat, I can’t think of another food item that Nutella wouldn’t be good with. Whether you’re looking for a picnic dessert, late night snack, or breakfast substitute, these Nutella strawberries will hit the spot. Unlike Brian, I grew up on Nutella. Fruit, pretzels, other snacks, but mostly on bread – what a treat! I don’t care for hazelnut coffee, but I love me some Nutella. Spread…

May 25, 2015 By Fatima

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Al Fresco and Picnic Tips

May 22, 2015

Summer is a great time to dine al fresco. Here are few tips for wining and dining outside. Whether it’s on your deck, patio, the park, or even your fire escape, eating outside can get a little aggravating if bugs are involved. But have no fear, a natural remedy is here. All you need are two things: Whole Cloves and Lemons. Pesty little bugs hate the combined smell of cloves and…

May 22, 2015 By Brian

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Summer Snacks

May 21, 2015

Summer is my 2nd favorite time of the year (falling slightly behind winter). Like the holiday season, summer is filled with picnics, cook outs, and lots of al fresco dining. Also included, appetizers and tiny platters. Here are some of our delicious summer snacks to serve at your next picnic.…

May 21, 2015 By Brian

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Garden Thyme: Green Machines

May 19, 2015

Lettuce is one of the few vegetables that is the easiest to grow, and staple green machines hardcore smoothies. This year, I’ve done kale, bib lettuce and red romaine. All of these lettuces are tolerant to colder weather, shade and can last well through the fall. You’d be surprised how well they’re easy to grow in containers. Last year, I put romaine in my garden and it brought all the animals…

May 19, 2015 By Colleen

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Quinoa and Black Bean Corn Salad

May 14, 2015

Our friend Ashley made a pot of quinoa and black bean corn salad for a picnic and it was delicious! And yet so simple! Consider this recipe as a base for your future bowl of quinoa and black bean corn salad. Spice it up and add fresh avocado, diced red and jalapeño peppers, and even some grape tomatoes! Make it your own. Quinoa is a relatively new addition to our kitchen. I…

May 14, 2015 By Brian

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Fluffy Pancakes

May 11, 2015

These are special occasion pancakes, they’re not your everyday fluffy pancakes. Why? Because they these are involved. When you wake up in the morning feeling like P-Diddy and a little hangry, you’ll want boxed, instant pancakes. But when you wake up on a lazy Sunday or hosting a brunch, you’ll want to make these fluffy pancakes. We found this recipe in a Food Network magazine and decided to have breakfast…

May 11, 2015 By Brian

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Goat Cheese and Strawberry Crostino

May 7, 2015

The first time I had goat cheese was in my senior year of college. I went to a screening of Food, Inc. in Stephanie’s documentary class. Delicious! We saw Food Network magazine’s breakfast toast article and saw they paired goat cheese with a number of foods. We took this concept down to a mini level and made a Goat Cheese and Strawberry Crostino. Stopping by the new Whole Foods in our…

May 7, 2015 By Brian

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Seared Scallops

April 20, 2015

Has winter finally left us? This weekend was fantastic and hopefully a precursor of what’s yet to come. To kick off spring and make a visit to the Whole Foods that just opened in our neighborhood, we made some delicious seared scallops. My mom’s seared scallops are melt-in-your-mouth delicious. With this dish, we wanted to try something different and incorporate white wine into the sauce. Rounding out our plate, we cooked spinach and…

April 20, 2015 By Brian

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Fried Chicken and Waffles

March 8, 2015

We heart brunch. Our favorite kind of brunch is when we make it in our own kitchen. This morning, we made a delicious plate of fried chicken and waffles using just a few ingredients. Super simple and a great way to step up your DIY brunch game.…

March 8, 2015 By Brian

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We Heart Tomatoes

February 17, 2015

We’re not sporting our red logo just for Valentine’s celebrations this month, we’re sporting red for heart health month. February is that time of year to put a spotlight on heart health and what you should do to keep your heart healthy. A combination of diet and exercise will keep your heart and your mind healthy. Tomatoes, especially cooked tomatoes, are high in lycopene that helps lower your risk of diseases…

February 17, 2015 By Brian

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