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#LoveSummer: Mt. Washington (Booze) Cruise

July 15, 2015

Summers on Lake Winnipesaukee have been a staple in our vacation plans for over two decades. We would spend a hot summer day, all day on the boat tubing, zipping around to different islands, and exploring various bays, coves, and inlets. Since we’ve always been on our boat, we’ve never had the need to try out a cruise on the Mt. Washington. The first Mt. Washington ship was launched 1872. Today, the ship holds 1250…

July 15, 2015 By Brian

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Guacamole Egg Rolls

July 9, 2015

My aunt Helen makes THE BEST egg rolls. Seriously. From the Philippines, she brought over a ridiculously tasty recipe. While she won’t give me the recipe (just yet), I’m continuously trying to figure it out every time I take a bite. A few winters ago, we made shrimp rolls for my family when they came to visit during their annual Christmas trip to NYC. Egg and spring rolls are a must side dish…

July 9, 2015 By Brian

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#LoveSummer: Putting it ‘On the Map’

July 8, 2015

The summer is a great time to freshen up your apartment or office space with some new decor. My collaboration with Lilies & Loafers as part of their #LoveSummer series introduces fun DIY projects you can do to satisfy that travel bug you have in you this summer. A few weeks ago, I shared how you can turn all the paper goods that you amass during a trip into a decorative…

July 8, 2015 By Edwin

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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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#LoveSummer: American Museum of Natural History

July 1, 2015

One of the things on our bucket list this summer, was to visit the American Museum of Natural History. Right in our backyard, we hadn’t been to the museum in years and thought it would be a great thing to do on a rainy day. So far, this summer has been a little rainy on the weekends, so we used on of our rainy weekend days to hit up the…

July 1, 2015 By Brian

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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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#LoveSummer: Traveling with a Paper Trail

June 24, 2015

Summer is usually a popular time of year for vacation and travel, right? Well, if you’re staying local this summer and skipping out on a jet-setting trip – here’s a fun DIY project you can work on to still make you feel like you’re a world traveler. And it doesn’t even involve having to pack a suitcase or having to get past pre-flight inspection. #winning Remembering past travels is arguably…

June 24, 2015 By Edwin

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#LoveSummer: Bucket List

June 17, 2015

Last summer, we were a little preoccupied with wedding plans and didn’t get to have a whole lot of time to enjoy events in the city or go on weekend excursions – traveling back and forth to Connecticut was exhausting! This summer, we’re trying to stay planted in the city and enjoy summer as residents and take advantage of all the events like tourists – and maybe a few excursions…

June 17, 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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DIY Instagram Collage

June 3, 2015

In our apartment refresh frenzy, we wanted to switch up some of the pictures and art hanging on the walls. Over our couch, we had a rustic metal star that I’ve been eyeing to remove for a while now. After using Foxgram before, I fell in love with their high quality products and wanted to do something with our Instagram photos. Between Brian, this blog, and my Instagram accounts, I…

June 3, 2015 By Fatima

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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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