I may catch a lot of flack for this, but I kind of don't get the whole beekeeping craze. What's the point? Are people jarring and selling honey? If that's the case, then maybe I can see a reason...

It's a great but sort of tricky in that we don't want tons of our tax dollars to go toward a green update in this tight economy. BUT, that being said, I think it's way better use of that money tha...

I've been lucky enough to live in an elevator building since I've been living the city. I'm now on the 6th floor but in my last two apartments I was on the 3rd floor and then the 2nd floor. It's s...

My favorite TV show set has always been the Dick Van Dyke Show. I am CONVINCED that the sofa called "Petrie" from Crate and Barrell is named after Van Dyke's character on the show ("Rob Petrie"). ...

Wow! I bet a lot of restaurants that serve this have been accused of food poisoning. Thanks the for info.

Laundry Sucks! Especially here in NYC where it's rare to have a washer/dryer in your apartment. I only have to lug my loads down to the laundry room on the first floor, but a lot of people have t...

Does anyone know where I can find that sofa?

I polished off a pitcher of my special white sangria (pinot grigio, triple sec, pear soda, white nectarines, sliced green grapes, & limes) as I watched the Laker hand over the championship last nig...

I made salt crusted whole trout for a dinner party last summer. You know, when you bake a fish stuffed with citrus fruits and herbs in what looks like an igloo of salt mixed with merengue. The bi...

The watermelon on tap is amazing! I'm going to try to make it this weekend for a rooftop party I'm attending.

I always thought sweet tea was made in the sun tea tradition. When I was growing up in California my neighbor (who was from Oklahoma) used to always have a big glass picnic tank of sun tea "brewin...

Wait! I was at the Union Square Greenmarket on hunting for strawberries last weekend and they were nowhere to be found. I'm making a strawberries and cream birthday cake this weekend and really w...

Call it "blackened" and serve it with plenty of flair and confidence.

I got a stomach ache as soon as I saw the picture of bagged hard boiled eggs. This is essentially a horrible food poisening family picnic incident waiting to happen. Just say no.

I'm doing the same thing. Union Square Greenmarket on Saturday and Brooklyn Flea on Sunday. I just hope the weather cooperates.

It's a fun looking can, but it takes the fun out of making pancakes. For me cooking, especially cooking breakfast, is all about doing something lovely for your friends or family. Spraying batter ...

I knew it was a joke this time. I've got my guard up now.

Ouch! You got me.

Huh! What's with this Trader Joe's grocery raffle? I've been using my old Berkeley Bowl bags at TJ's since they opened. How have I missed this raffle thing?

Thanks for the great suggestions. I wish I could save them for my garden, but alas, my teeny NYC apartment doesn't allow for much more than a flower box (and I don't even have that). Hopefully M...