Monthly Archives: December 2008

American Cheeses: A Lecture by Clark Wolf

Last weekend I braved the snowstorm and headed over to Blue Hill Stone Barns for Clark Wolf’s lecture about cheese. His new book, American Cheeses, was published this fall.  Eats.com wrote a wonderful review, which I think sums it up … Continue reading

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Music: My Favorites of 2008

Around New Years I always compile a disc of the songs I loved throughout the year. Here is this years list: (Please note these songs were not necessarily recorded or released in 2008, but a lot of them were.)  Ray … Continue reading

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Blitzen Trapper: Furr

I was recently introduced to Blitzen Trapper, a band from my home-state of Oregon. Their newest album, Furr, has been getting a lot of press, most notably by Rolling Stone who ranked it #13 on the list of best albums … Continue reading

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Garden at the Cellar

This fall I went up to Boston to visit my friends Erica and Daryn. Just down the street from their old apartment in Cambridge a restaurant opened called Garden at the Cellar. They’ve been eating dinner there almost once a … Continue reading

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Domino: The Book of Decorating

A few months ago Domino Magazine editors Deborah Needleman, Sara Ruffin Costello and Dara Caponigro released their first design book, Domino: The Book of Decorating. For anyone interested in home decorating, this book is definitely something to add to your library. … Continue reading

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Bon Iver

I am completely obsessed with Bon Iver’s new debut album, For Emma, Forever Ago. I happen to be a big fan of slow, mellow music, and this album may be a little too “wrist-slitting” for most people. But, I just … Continue reading

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Blue Hill Stone Barns

Blue Hills Stone Barns in Pocantico Hills, New York is quite possibly one of the most amazing places I’ve ever visited. Not only is the entire place absolutely beautiful, it is considered “the most important and gutsiest restaurant in America right now.” A few … Continue reading

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Paris Portraits: Artists, Friends and Lovers

I visited the Bruce Museum in Greenwich a few weeks ago for the first time, inspired by an article in The New York Times. The museum is currently hosting an exhibit called Paris Portraits: Artists, Friends and Lovers. Work includes … Continue reading

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