A little more than five years ago, life as we knew it came to a halt when the pandemic hit. For many of us, work slowed down or stopped altogether, and we isolated at home with nothing but time on our hands and a need for serious distraction. We all coped in different ways, which often […]
Food
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The Best of Both Worlds in Myrtletown
Let’s cut to the chase: It’s been rough navigating this economy. With many of us saving our pretty pennies, it’s been a real lesson in self-control denying myself the luxury of eating out as often as I’d like. Some days I’m more successful than others, but on the days I just don’t have the willpower […]
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House of the Thai-Ger
There are a lot of us foodie folk out there who consider ourselves adventurous eaters but, paradoxically, we find ourselves ordering the same old tried and true dishes from our favorite menus, forsaking potential new delights. The age old conundrum of “What if I don’t like it?” versus “What if I’m missing out on a […]
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Going Home to Gallagher’s
With an ever changing restaurant landscape, food fanatics like myself often vacillate between excited anticipation for new restaurants coming to Humboldt, and dread at the possibility of a cherished one closing down. Even those of us who embrace change draw the line when our favorite places, dripping with nostalgia and comfort, are unceremoniously snatched away […]
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How to Make the Mac and Cheese of Your Dreams
The holidays are chaotic, that much is common knowledge. There is all the shopping to be done, last minute yard work to get through, family members coming in and out of town, and decorating to take place, So, who wants to stand behind a stove for hours if you’ve been running around all day? Yuck! […]
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Fresh from Il Forno
To be serious about something is to approach it with a sense of ritual. As a foodie, ritualistic tendencies abound; this food must go with that drink, the best bite on the plate must be saved for last, dessert must be shared with someone you love. For some of us, these rituals punctuate our lives, […]