an chicken w/ tahini and hummus)! The downside is that neither of us are working and he now has student loans, but I think the delicious food and doing what you love makes up for it. He's also been interning at The Grocery on Smith St. in Carroll Gardens that I definitely recommend everyone check out. But if you're hungry during the day, head to L'Ecole, the restaurant that is part of FCI. If you go by the end of May I'm sure you'll end up tasting something he cooked up.
Friday, April 9, 2010
Chef in the House
My husband is a month and half away from graduating from the French Culinary Institute here in NY. I'm so proud of him for deciding to take a risk and go back to school to do what he loves. He had been working in TV for years as an editor/producer and after his company shut down and spending almost a year figuring out what to do, he took a leap and made his dream happen. And the best part is that I get to taste all of his yummy creations (Irish bread pudding, scallops w/ bacon, Mediterrane
an chicken w/ tahini and hummus)! The downside is that neither of us are working and he now has student loans, but I think the delicious food and doing what you love makes up for it. He's also been interning at The Grocery on Smith St. in Carroll Gardens that I definitely recommend everyone check out. But if you're hungry during the day, head to L'Ecole, the restaurant that is part of FCI. If you go by the end of May I'm sure you'll end up tasting something he cooked up.
an chicken w/ tahini and hummus)! The downside is that neither of us are working and he now has student loans, but I think the delicious food and doing what you love makes up for it. He's also been interning at The Grocery on Smith St. in Carroll Gardens that I definitely recommend everyone check out. But if you're hungry during the day, head to L'Ecole, the restaurant that is part of FCI. If you go by the end of May I'm sure you'll end up tasting something he cooked up.
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Around the Hill in Warm Weather
Being unemployed and having such beautiful weather lately has allowed me to enjoy more of the Clinton Hill/Fort Greene area. Yesterday was over 80 degrees, so I went with my friend to Fort Greene Park for a 
few hours. We had a lovely little picnic at the top of the hill and checked out all the sunbathers. This is a great park and glad that there are places like this in NYC to at least get a little exposure to grass and trees. There's a huge playground, tennis courts, basketball courts, and the prominent Prison Ships Martyrs Monument. It can get busy but definitely not as crowded as many of the other parks in NYC, and not as much of a "scene" as McCarren Park.
Another place I visited a few times recently that I've never been to before was Tillie's cafe on DeKalb. I've walked by it a million times
but finally decided that it was time to check it out. There are a few other cafes in the area, such as Connecticut Muffin, but Tillie's is definitely a hot spot for people with lap tops or people like me who want to just relax with a good book and a cup of coffee. I was a little disappointed that they don't have decaf coffee but they were able to whip me up a decaf espresso type coffee drink.
And if you're looking for a
great restaurant, I'd have to recommend Maggie Brown. My husband and I have been here many many times and it's always great food and a cool atmosphere. There's also a big backyard if you want to dine outside in the nice weather. The brunch is amazing. The omelet's are great and come with a side of home fries, salad and toast or a biscuit. And the bloody mary's are not to miss.
few hours. We had a lovely little picnic at the top of the hill and checked out all the sunbathers. This is a great park and glad that there are places like this in NYC to at least get a little exposure to grass and trees. There's a huge playground, tennis courts, basketball courts, and the prominent Prison Ships Martyrs Monument. It can get busy but definitely not as crowded as many of the other parks in NYC, and not as much of a "scene" as McCarren Park.Another place I visited a few times recently that I've never been to before was Tillie's cafe on DeKalb. I've walked by it a million times
but finally decided that it was time to check it out. There are a few other cafes in the area, such as Connecticut Muffin, but Tillie's is definitely a hot spot for people with lap tops or people like me who want to just relax with a good book and a cup of coffee. I was a little disappointed that they don't have decaf coffee but they were able to whip me up a decaf espresso type coffee drink.And if you're looking for a
great restaurant, I'd have to recommend Maggie Brown. My husband and I have been here many many times and it's always great food and a cool atmosphere. There's also a big backyard if you want to dine outside in the nice weather. The brunch is amazing. The omelet's are great and come with a side of home fries, salad and toast or a biscuit. And the bloody mary's are not to miss.
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
LOST & Found
Last night was another amazing episode of LOST! It was a breath of fresh air to finally have an episode about Desmond (all cleaned up with no visible open shirt chest hair) and no mention of the smoke monster and Locke. I would really like to know more about the good vs. evil focus, but I was happy to see the writers get back to some things that were mentioned many episodes ago and to see how Desmond's "flash sideways" played out, especially with Charlie. And it was interesting to see how they realized that the flash sideways are not real life. I'm very much looking forward to next weeks episode which looks like it will be about the always entertaining Hurley.
And if you want more of some of the actors on the show, ABC's FlashForward, V, and the new Happy Town all have various actors. It's amazing to see that "Juliette" landed a main role on V now. I have not had any interest in watching that show but I have caught a few of the beginning episodes of FlashForward and thought it was decent but not good enough to keep me coming back each week. I can't wait for MadMen to start again to fill the void once LOST is over!
Monday, April 5, 2010
Yogalicious
If you're like me, ever since you were a little kid you participated in some form of physical activity. From gymnastics to various kinds of dance to softball to Lacrosse to even cheerleading. But while in college I dropped all that and forced myself to either go to a gym or take a step aerobics class since that's what everyone else did. I really did not enjoy doing this but for some reason I continued it even after college. Then I found yoga and realized I found an activity I really enjoyed and didn't feel like I couldn't keep up or drained at the end of it. I tried a few yoga classes at NY Sport Club, but the atmosphere there is not warm and relaxing. So then I tried O
M Yoga in Manhattan, but that was inconvenient and a little expensive. After a few years of on-and-off yoga practice, my husband yet again saved the day and bought me a 10 visit pass to Move With Grace studio on Myrtle Ave. in Clinton Hill, Bklyn. The owner, Grace, started out much like I did with various sports and dance but then went on to study dance professionally. She has been practicing yoga for 8+ years and teaching dance for 5+ years. Grace opened the studio in 2007 and has since been offering dance, yoga and Pilates classes for all ages. The yoga class size can vary depending on the night and the level, but it's anywhere from 3 people to 10 people.
I unfortunately stopped going to Move With Grace because I was trying to save money and also because the time of the more advanced class was at 8:45pm, which is a little late for me. I recommend for anyone who is interested in yoga though to take at least 10 classes, learn what it's all about, and then you can get your own mat and practice at home on your own time. If you really enjoy it, there are so many other opportunities out there, from weekend yoga retreats such as Big Sky Yoga Retreats in Bozeman, Montana where you can indulge in yoga and skiing or yoga and horseback riding. Or, check out the Kripalu center for yoga & health in western Massachusetts where you can enjoy a retreat or even train to be a yoga instructor. Yoga Magazine is also a great resource.
M Yoga in Manhattan, but that was inconvenient and a little expensive. After a few years of on-and-off yoga practice, my husband yet again saved the day and bought me a 10 visit pass to Move With Grace studio on Myrtle Ave. in Clinton Hill, Bklyn. The owner, Grace, started out much like I did with various sports and dance but then went on to study dance professionally. She has been practicing yoga for 8+ years and teaching dance for 5+ years. Grace opened the studio in 2007 and has since been offering dance, yoga and Pilates classes for all ages. The yoga class size can vary depending on the night and the level, but it's anywhere from 3 people to 10 people.I unfortunately stopped going to Move With Grace because I was trying to save money and also because the time of the more advanced class was at 8:45pm, which is a little late for me. I recommend for anyone who is interested in yoga though to take at least 10 classes, learn what it's all about, and then you can get your own mat and practice at home on your own time. If you really enjoy it, there are so many other opportunities out there, from weekend yoga retreats such as Big Sky Yoga Retreats in Bozeman, Montana where you can indulge in yoga and skiing or yoga and horseback riding. Or, check out the Kripalu center for yoga & health in western Massachusetts where you can enjoy a retreat or even train to be a yoga instructor. Yoga Magazine is also a great resource.
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