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Lori McNally
 
 
 
 

New York Pizza Snob No More! | January 22, 2010

As a native New Yorker, I admit that I am a huge pizza snob! I have lived in many different cities, and have never seemed to find pizza that I have liked, except for New York Pizza. Well, my jet setters, that all changed this weekend. My brother-in-law, Pete, grew up in Connecticut and has always raved about how good the pizza is there. Being the snob that I am about pizza, I never really believed it, but was still intrigued to taste what he always talks about. Yesterday, Rich and I drove with his parents … Read More »


 

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Beth Anderson
 
 
 
 

Chic Galleria’s Interview With Eddie Ross | January 5, 2010

A native of Greenwich, CT and graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, Eddie Ross began his career working in television, first as a food editor on Martha Stewart Living and later as Associate Design Director for all in-house production at Food Network.

After a two-year stint running his own catering company, where he continued to refine his skills in decorating and entertaining, Eddie made the move to publishing. As Associate Decorating Editor at House Beautiful, he produced the popular “Weekend Shopper,” a monthly article in which he’d travel to flea markets around the country, giving new life to old things.

As … Read More »


 

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Beth Anderson
 
 
 
 

A Day to Celebrate | December 28, 2009

Birthdays are special in my family.  As a child, my mom always greeted my birthday with a smile and a song.  Even now, my first phone call bright and early on my birthday is from my Dad.  I think he secretly always wants to be the first to wish me Happy Birthday.  This is preceded by my mom singing through the receiver at the top of her lungs.  Always a great way to start the day.

I now torture my own children with these morning greetings on their birthdays.  I’m not sure if they exactly appreciate it right now, but it’s … Read More »