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Like many American kids, I grew up with Kraft macaroni and cheese as a staple meal for lunch and sometimes dinner. I remember how my preschool teacher Marlys would “dress up” the cheesy elbow mix with sliced hotdog chunks. At home, mom would sometimes add freshly grated cheese or cracked pepper for a spicy flavor.  [...]

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As a newcomer to New York City, one of the things I’ve enjoyed about living here is the prevalence of fruit stands and street markets. They are everywhere, and the produce is wonderfully displayed and very fresh (most of the time!).  The Greenmarket once a week near the Columbia University campus is particularly impressive, with [...]

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Great Coffee in NYC

One of my favorite discoveries during my first month in NYC is Baruir’s coffee shop on Queens Boulevard in Sunnyside, Queens.
It’s not a traditional coffee shop. There’s no place to sit. No menu on the wall. No fancy blended drinks.  Just fresh roasted coffee (they have a roaster in the front of the shop) and [...]

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