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“Five Fun Ways to Occupy Yourself this March!”
Some days it seems like there’s nothing new to do. You go out for dinner, you go to the movies, you go to the theater. Now that’s all well and good, but sometimes you just want to do something a little less ordinary. Here are a few fun ...
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Posted: March 15, 2009

“Artisanal Going Down Hill?”
When restaurants first open there’s a fearfully hyper level of attention to detail (one hopes, at least). They’re waiting to be reviewed so service is monitored by eagle eye managers, the staff is sharp and motivated, and the food is p ...
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Posted: March 8, 2009

“3 Corner Field's Frere Fumant”
This week, the Strong Buzz Cheese Wiz Sasha Davies introduces us to Frere Fumant, a Basque-style, raw sheep’s milk cheese from 3 Corner Field Farm in Shushan, New York. The fir ...
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Posted: March 2, 2009

“My Bibi's Rice”
There’s a wide glass bowl sitting on my kitchen counter. It’s filled with rice that’s soaking in salted water. It’s been there since yesterday afternoon and it will stay there five or six more hours, for a total of 24. This ...
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Posted: February 13, 2009

“Jasper HIll and Cabot Creamery's Fantastic Clothbound Cheddar”
Do you love cheddar cheese? Well, we've got a great one for you to try this month. Cabot Clothbound Cheddar is produced in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont by Cabot Cr ...
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Posted: February 6, 2009

“The Strong Buzz Guide to Valentine's Day Dining (for couples, singles and everyone in between)”
Valentine’s Day is perfect for New York. It’s a city full of single, beautiful people obsessed with dining out. Whether you’re looking for a four-star restaurant where fresh truffles will be grated over your lover’s risotto ...
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Posted: January 31, 2009

“The Chef of the Year (you've probably never heard of, but should know)”
Moving from New York City to pretty much anywhere else is can be adjustment, but it’s probably especially challenging when you end up in Madison, Wisconsin after leaving a job as sous chef at Del Posto. But that’s the path that Derek R ...
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Posted: January 22, 2009

“The First Year: The Boob Job”
WARNING: This post is rated R. It contains information about breastfeeding that may be considered a bit graphic by some. Just wanted to warn you.   On May 6th, 2009 at 5:02 pm, I became a mother. Emily’s jour ...
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Posted: January 21, 2009

“Your Guide to Super Bowl Eats”
Tandori Super Bowl Roasts (and more) from Lassi, 28 Greenwich Ave, (212) 675-2688. How many years in a row can you serve seven layer dip, or buffalo wings and blue cheese at your Super Bowl party? Two decades ...
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Posted: January 19, 2009

“The First Year (an introduction to a new Strong Buzz column)”
I haven’t written much about being a mom on this blog. It’s not that I haven’t had things to say, believe me, I do. It’s primarily because being a mom leaves little time for such luxuries as creative writing. With the free ...
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Posted: January 16, 2009