Happy New Year.
Monthly Archives: December 2010
OWN Launch January 1st!
I've been asked to be an OWN/She Speaks "Conversation Leader," which means that I'll be viewing and writing about the shows in advance of the premieres (cool), as well as chatting about various things over on the OWN/She Speaks boards.
Best-Ever Baked Beans
This is the first time I've made my Aunt Jo-Anne's famous (at least in our family) baked beans in a slow-cooker. Highly. Recommended.
Meet The Newest Member Of Our Family
...At least for the weekend.
Hostess Gift Suggestion
If you're headed to a New Year's Eve party at someone's house tonight, here's a suggestion: in addition to (or instead of) the standard bottle of wine, bring along a cool, inexpensive bar accessory...
Reader Question / UES Sushi
Q. Hi Jordan! I'm a longtime reader of your blog. I moved to the Upper East Side in November, and since you live in this area as well I was wondering - what are your recommendations for great, reasonably priced sushi up here?
Steamed Artichokes
Look for artichokes that are heavy for their size, with tightly-packed leaves and no bruises or discolorations. To prepare, first rinse off the artichoke and then cut off all but about 5mm of the stem...
Sexiest Sleepwear / Bralettes
Basically, a bralette is a soft bra (no padding or underwire) that often extends partway down the body to form a sort of crop-top. I once wore a sequin one in public (paired with silk harem pants); this isn't something I necessarily recommend.
The Plague Is Going ‘Round
Or so it seems, anyway. I'm sick, half the people I know are sick (including Kendrick, who apparently made off with the remainder of the DayQuil this morning).
Snowy Rooftop
I swear, Virgil was a sled dog in a former life. Minus the obedience and general willingness to listen.
