@TwitterThis past weekend, I was driving East on the Mass Pike when I spotted one of those signs for a farmer’s market at the rest area.
“Damn,” I thought, “it’s after 5:30, they’ll be closed!” But I decided just driving through the rest area couldn’t hurt.
Thank goodness I did! Though they were packing up, the farmer’s [...]
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Lately in the evenings I just want something simple and fresh:
Fage Greek Yogurt (drizzled with local honey)
Fresh Herb Salad (with lemon/mustard dressing)
Watermelon a la Rum (what? a girl can’t have a little rum drizzled over her fruit?)
It’s not a bad life, really.
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Made an easy summer dinner tonight:
Cucumber Salad: One cucumber, sliced thinly. Dressed with a light vinegar (I used rice and cider), salt & pepper, dill, a dash of olive oil, and about a tablespoon of sugar. Delish.
Broiled shrimp: One pound cooked shrimp at $4.99/pound. Tossed with Old Bay Seasoning, paprika, dill, olive oil, and salt [...]
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Everyone enjoys a little stalking, right? So when I saw on Facebook that my NYC-based friend Kyra (of the dating blog Gotard City) had posted pictures of a Bacon Dinner Club, I immediately demanded the story. So here goes the first ever Stalking Sarah guest post! Thanks, Kyra!
A little over a year ago, my friends [...]
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Now that I’m a working woman again (more on the end of grad school soon), I get to partake in the grand tradition of commuting. I don’t mind it, really. In the morning I can read the Metro and do the crossword, allowing me to both stay informed and mentally agile. In the evening I [...]
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(Amounts are equal to three gallons (feeds about 40-50); adjust to your party’s size!)
6 cucumbers, peeled & chopped
4 cans black olives, sliced
4 large cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 large container of crumbled feta (optional)
Mix all ingredients together, add salt and pepper, then drizzle olive oil & balsamic vinegar to taste. If preparing in advance, chop [...]
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