Magic City Flavors & Destinations + Casual Ponderings
In the calm of apartment #303, surrounded by soft conversations and unfinished dreams, I take a moment to pause. These walls, this space, a cradle of my daily life, full of special vibrations, soon to be a memory wrapped in the soft glow of hindsight. How true, they say, the looming loss sharpens appreciation, a […]
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Sometimes, I use Artificial Intelligence in my creative processes, especially when crafting content for my food-related blog. The decision to incorporate AI tools stems from a desire to enhance the richness and depth of my culinary stories. AI assists me in various facets of content creation, from generating initial ideas to refining the grammar and […]
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A quick “Bolognese” sauce to serve with any pasta. I have used spaghetti, orzo, linguini, ziti, gnocchi. I also use it as a filling for lasagna. The sauce is versatile and makes a quick weekday dinner when served with pasta and a fresh salad. This pasta dish is enjoyed by both kids and adults, and […]
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In my more than humble opinion, life has no particular purpose – you are just supposed to be born, live, and die. Get up every morning, put one foot in front of the other, and move forward. Humans take themselves and life too seriously. We think we are all that – intelligent and sapient. We […]
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I got the idea to write this from Chef Josh Scherer, who has a YouTube channel called Mythical Kitchen. He thinks about death all the time, as do I. After all, we can go at any moment, and we are closer to our expiration date each day that passes. We are nothing more than walking […]
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I thought of writing this story when I discovered that onions and potatoes should not be stored together – they can negatively impact each other’s shelf life and quality. Storing onions and potatoes together is not ideal because they release gases and moisture that can cause each other to spoil more quickly. So why not […]
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2023 was a year of unexpected twists for me. With some changes in my job status and a rise in living expenses, it has been a time of reflection and self-discovery. Despite these challenges, I have found joy and gratitude in the little things – like the opportunity to explore a handful of fantastic restaurants. […]
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I pre-ordered this book a long time ago, and it was finally published on August 3rd, 2023. I waited for it with great expectation and was not disappointed. I have been a passionate fan of Tessa for years, and her photographer for this beautiful book, Manos Chatzikonstantis, has also been one of my favorite food […]
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On my birthday, I was surrounded by sequins, feathers, and crazy joy. My daughters, filled with anticipation, had planned a surprise visit to a drag queen show. The show unfolded not on a distant stage but right next to us, on the floor among the tables. The dancers, radiant in their flamboyant outfits, weaved through […]
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As we pulled into the parking lot of The Falls, a familiar thrill of anticipation began to tickle our senses. We were returning to Bulla Gastrobar, a place that had etched itself into our memory with its warm colors, the clatter of dishes, and the rich, inviting aroma of Spanish food. It was our second […]
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