In NYC where the kitchens are small and the appliances are tiny (I call mine the Malibu Barbie Kitchen), you’d think you’d be able to buy a smaller turkey, for smaller dinners…nope! “Big Food” must only grow turkeys in the 15-25lb size. When serving only four for Thanksgiving, that leaves a TON of leftovers! Sure, I could have bought just … read more

Seared Salmon over Warm Leek & Lentil Salad This healthy dish is loaded with Omega 3s, protein, fiber and vitamins. The only oil added was a rub of olive oil on the fish before cooking and to sautee the onions. Great on a cool, fall night for dinner and any leftover Lentil Salad is delicious served cold the next day … read more

So I am new to blogging and the blog world (better late than never, right?) and I still am learning to think as a blogger. A perfect example of this is from the other night when my husband and I were at Nobu in Tribeca. Neither of us had been in years – it was a special occasion and we … read more

This clip is a good representation of what I feel like on my birthday (plus it includes a bit from the film, Auntie Mame, which inspired the name of this blog). You can’t help but feel uplifted when you watch it.  So whether it’s your birthday or not, celebrate that you are alive and all the good things/people in your … read more