We were so excited to be invited this past weekend to the Big Apple BBQ as guests of JCPenney’s American Living. The Big Apple BBQ brings together the country’s top pitmasters who cook up their award-winning food for over a 100,000 barbecue enthusiasts in New York City’s Madison Square Park. We had a packed day: I had my summer class until 3:00 pm, followed by the Big Apple BBQ, then off to a wedding in…
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Things You Can (and Can’t) Do in Downtown NYC this Thanksgiving Weekend
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! I probably have an inkling of what you’ve got going today: probably some cooking, baking, traveling, eating and maybe even watching some football. So, what happens after Thanksgiving? You’ve got three days to keep the kids — and you — entertained so I’ve compiled a list of things to do (and things you can’t do) in downtown NYC this Thanksgiving weekend. All of the activities keeps you…
Thanksgiving Dinner: Eating out or “To Go” Options in Downtown NYC
When I think of Thanksgiving, I think of homecooked meals, my mom in the kitchen fretting for hours over a huge turkey, delicious mashed sweet potatoes, perfectly steamed green beans and yummy dessert – all on beautiful china, in a large house with a dining room (what’s that?) and oh, and yeah, a ton of clean up afterwards. Fast-forward a few decades and I am a wife and a mom,…
MiniMunchers to the Rescue for our Friday Family Night Dinners!
I had stated earlier this week that the TTM family has weekly Friday Family Night dinners out. It’s a great way to unwind after a crazy work week for both me and The Hubby, and it’s a fun “night out” for the girls who enjoy eating at restaurants. Mini Munchers. The Ultimate Resource for Children’s Menus in NYC. Logo courtesy of www.minimunchers.com We have our “usuals” that we go to:…
Financial District NYC Restaurant Review: The Bailey Pub & Brasserie
We heard about a new restaurant that just opened up in the neighborhood, The Bailey Pub & Brasserie on 52 William (corner of Pine). We read about their $7 kid menu – which comes with complimentary ice cream – and we just had to try it for one of our weekly Friday Family Dinners. Our usuals consist of Harry’s Italian, Cowgirl Seahorse or Barbarini Alimentari down in the North Seaport area,…
Food Network Magazine Recipe Try-out #1: Sausage and Clams with Polenta
A friend of mine several months ago showed me a new magazine that had just come out: the Food Network Magazine. It is a FABULOUS magazine that is so great and easy to use – especially for the working mommy! I had just started subscribing this past summer, so I have been in for 3 issues thus far, and have tried a handful of recipes from each of the issues…
New Amsterdam Market: Farmer’s Market at South Street Seaport
Where to find the New Amsterdam Market. Photo courtesy of NewAmsterdamMarket.orgOn Sunday, August 22nd, the South Street Seaport’s New Amsterdam Market will be back at the South Street Seaport! The market is located on South Street between Fulton Street and Peck’s Slip. It is open from 11 am – 4pm, with over FIFTY vendors at the market. Also on Sunday, you’ll also be able to partake in an Ice Cream Fair and…
Free Dunkin’ Donuts Coffee Sample!
Ok, so I am a member of SheSpeaks, which is a community of women who sign up and share opinions on products. You sign up and based on your answers on several questionnaires, SheSpeaks sends you products that you test drive. You then log on, write your opinions and basically get heard by those products makers (usually big, large corporations!). It’s a great way to be ahead of the curve…
“Almost Lasagna” Recipe is a HIT!
The “Almost Lasagna” was a hit. The Hubby has eaten it a handful of times this week for dinner, I had it for lunch today and the kids had it for dinner/lunch at various times during the week. The marinated chicken was just as moist this evening over a salad. Healthy I must admit, although, my stomach is already starting to growl. We have maybe one more meal out of…
Just Call Me Top Chef
I have to give myself a pat on the back. I bought groceries at Whole Foods with hardly a melt-down from Sydney and with the food I bought, I was able to cook and plan dinner for Sunday night and Monday night – and possibly the rest of the week. I made two dishes: one that actually came from Disney.com called an Almost Lasagna Recipe and my mom’s tried and…