Adventures in Strand Bookstore

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An exercise in adding "And then the murder began." after the first line of your favorite books... I don't even know what website I was on, but someone suggested a fun exercise to do the next time you find yourself in a book store: Pick up a book, go to the first page, and after the first sentence add "And then the murders began." Naturally, … [Read more...]

Avocado Toast of the Month

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Eggs that run like they stole something ^Body by Avocados Citizens of Chelsea's Smashing Avocado on thick cut sourdough toast featuring avocados mashed with citrus, cilantro, and feta and bedded on a plate garnished with beet purée, pumpkin seeds, cracked pepper and salt. Very recommended additions: Poached egg and Applewood smoked bacon … [Read more...]

Five Emotions Experienced During Hamilton

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i.e. Liz-Cries-in-Public: Broadway Edition Give me Bourbon, a Sparkly Taco Purse and a Musical about the Founding Fathers or give me Death. One second, just phoning a friend: WHERE DOES LIFE GO FROM HERE. Ok, I'm back. Hi, I'm Liz and I have this strange infatuation with the American Revolution - more so, the Founding Fathers - that … [Read more...]

♬It’s a Beautiful Day in This Neighborhood♬

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Two Bridges Trollin' To be in sales, you have to believe in what you're selling. *Heavy Disclaimer* I have believed in Mermaids, Wizards, Murderers living in the woods behind my old house, a few ex boyfriends, and in serving sizes - all of which turned out to be disappointments. As a more seasoned adult, I strongly believe in Chinatown and Two … [Read more...]

Fruit on the Bottom, Threat on Top!

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The Unintentional Biological Warfare of Stealing from the Office Fridge My second day at Douglas Elliman, someone ate 8 figs out of my container of 10 organic figs. Clearly I was more upset than my post-it led the perpetrator to believe:  I'm sorry, fridge theft is in fact a form of terrorism that was not discussed by either candidate in the … [Read more...]