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Kate Armbrust
BFA, Food Enthusiast
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Clam Cakes
Wikipedia defines this savory treat as the following: Clam cakes (also known as clam fritters) are a New England food, most commonly...
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Throwback to The Maldives
I was reminded today that this time last year I was poolside in a 5 star hotel with my best friend in The Maldives. Today I'm sitting on...
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Butternut Squash Soup
As NYC starts to get colder, I begin my seasonal obsession with soup. This butternut squash soup is a great way to highlight some of the...
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Russ and Daughters Cafe
This place is officially one of my top five for best brunch in NYC. It's sad and shocking that I haven't discovered it until recently, or...
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Grilled Portobello & Peach Burgers
During the summer, I find myself grilling almost every night. I can't get enough grilled fruit and veggies, most especially grilled...
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Grilled Watermelon, Avocado and Shrimp Salad
A friend developed this recipe and I can't stop making it. It's got all the hits: watermelon, shrimp and avocado all grilled up and...
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Cucumber Mint Gazpacho with Shrimp Ceviche
Summer in NYC is hot as hell and the last thing you want to do is turn on the stove or oven in your sweaty apartment. This cold soup and...
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New England Clam Chowder
One of my favorite summer activites is digging quahogs (what we Rhode Islanders call the type of large clam native to our state). Just...
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Breakfast in the Maldives
A notification popped up on my phone: FARIDEH SADEGHIN TAGGED YOU IN A POST. I clicked the link to reveal a Saveur Magazine article,...
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Summer Quinoa Tabbouleh
And so begins the season for cold salads. My favorites are most often thrown together with whatever is in my fridge; fresh tomato, onion,...
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