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****With springtime comes endless opportunities to explore the vibrant neighborhoods of the Bronx. Colorful blossoms bloom at the New York Botanical Garden, and its annual Orchid Show brings beautifully designed displays of the exotic flower to the garden’s conservatory. The borough’s energy is contagious: from gregarious Arthur Avenue shop owners... Continue reading
Posted May 11, 2013 at truetrips
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BREAD AND BUTTER PICKLES and STRAWBERRY JAM Naturally Gluten Free I learned how to 'can' or 'put up' pickles, jams, fruits and vegetables more than 30 years ago. I read a lot of stuff and then my neighbor Victoria who used to help me with the kids gave me lots... Continue reading
Posted Apr 30, 2013 at Mrs. Gabby's Kitchen
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MY FAVORITE SANDWICH BREAD Gluten Free I have tried many gluten free bread recipes and mixers and every single one left something to be desired. Yes, they all missed the mark. Then I came across the Gluten Free Pantry favorite sandwich bread mix. And Viola! Finally bread that can be... Continue reading
Posted Apr 30, 2013 at Mrs. Gabby's Kitchen
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****New Yorkers painting sidewalks in an effort to hang on to their favorite parking spots could soon face heftier fines. The city Department of Transportation wants to raise the fine for so-called street defacement from $50 to $250. The department says 311 complaints have doubled in the last five years... Continue reading
Posted Apr 19, 2013 at truetales
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Most attractions in New York City charge Admission, but a number of them have times when they do not charge. NY Botanical Garden Fordham Road (Bronx) Wednesday/Saturday American Folk Art Museum 45 West 53rd St Friday evenings. Brooklyn Academy of Music 30 Lafayette Ave (Bklyn) Friday/Saturday evenings. Cityparks Summer Stage... Continue reading
Posted Apr 19, 2013 at truetrips
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Make it Creamy, optional Gluten Free or Not Today I have two home made tomato soups. One is good the other is better! The good one is fast and easy. This easy and fast soup requires only seven ingredients and about 15 minutes of cooking time. The better tomato soup... Continue reading
Posted Apr 7, 2013 at Mrs. Gabby's Kitchen
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Here are some things to do which are of the main stream of things to do. APRIL19 + 1 more Kings of the Crescent City Jazz at Lincoln Center presents Kings of the Crescent City, a concert paying homage to the New Orleans roots of jazz. Louisiana's own Victor Goines.... Continue reading
Posted Apr 7, 2013 at truetrips
For my delightful and informative preparation and cooking tips, scroll to the bottom of all the recipes... Continue reading
Posted Mar 30, 2013 at Mrs. Gabby's Kitchen
TIPS --- mostly food related, some not. Hope my tips help you. tips are not in alphabetical order. The list below to show you what sorts of tips are on the “tip” page. Beets Brown sugar Clips Egg spill Freezing Garlic Herbs Labels Lemons and limes Milk Onions Oranges and... Continue reading
Posted Mar 30, 2013 at Mrs. Gabby's Kitchen
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Gluten Free ONLY 4 8" crusts 58 + 3" rounds If you have tried my APPLE TART and had problems with the crust, try this crust. If you have not tried the apple tart now is the time! The tart is for a 12" tart pan so you will need... Continue reading
Posted Mar 26, 2013 at Mrs. Gabby's Kitchen
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VEGETABLE SOUP Gluten Free Serves 4 - 6 This veggie soup is not your regular soup with potato and celery and those everyday vegetables. This can be a vegetarian soup. This soup is super yummy. I like soup for lunch. I like soup when it is cold and rainy out.... Continue reading
Posted Mar 6, 2013 at Mrs. Gabby's Kitchen
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New York City beaches opened for the summer on May 26 and remain open until Labor Day, September 3, 2012. Parks maintains 14 miles of beaches, all of which are open from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. During beach season, lifeguards are on duty daily, from 10 a.m. to... Continue reading
Posted Jul 4, 2012 at truetrips
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May 30th Memorial Day Weekend marks the unofficial start of summer. Memorial Day is a U.S. Federal Holiday. Schools, banks and post offices are closed on Memorial Day. Most restaurants, stores and attractions are open on Memorial Day The Metropolitan Museum of Art is open on Memorial Day Fleet Week... Continue reading
Posted May 20, 2012 at truetrips
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****Island of Vice: Theodore Roosevelt's Doomed Quest to Clean Up Sin-Loving New YorkTheodore Roosevelt Birthplace 28 E 20th St, (between Broadway and Park Ave South), Gramercy & Flatiron, New York ****Edith Wharton's New York City: A Backward Glance. The Society Library marks Edith Wharton’s 150th birthday with an exhibit that... Continue reading
Posted May 13, 2012 at truetrips
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If there is no link provided, just look the event up on "google" Cinco De Mayo Tribeca Film Festival Bike NY: Great 5 Borough Bike Tour (1st Weekend) Mother's Day Dance Parade AIDS Walk NY (3rd Sunday) Ninth Avenue International Food Festival "Toast of the Town" Wine Tasting Fleet Week... Continue reading
Posted May 6, 2012 at truetrips
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1. Shop and eat outside at Hester Street FairThis pretty, tree-lined Lower East Side market packs in shoppers every weekend with a killer combination of stylish vintage wares—retro jewelry, antique decor and old-fashioned hats—and one of the best collections of food vendors in Manhattan. Delicious new stalls include Williamsburg darling... Continue reading
Posted Apr 22, 2012 at truetrips
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LOOKING FOR ROBERT DE NIRO ****Tribeca Film Festival tribecafilm.com April 19 through April 29 TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL GAME…. ****Mets and Yankees Season Openers mets.mlb.com yankees.mlb.com GO GREEN….. ****Earth Day/Week Celebrate the greenest day of the year in New York City by attending one of the many events... Continue reading
Posted Mar 31, 2012 at truetrips
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**** Friedsam Memorial Carousel, Central Park, Manhattan A carousel has been in Central Park since 1871, and the one you see today, the fourth, has been there since 1950. The carousel was closed briefly in 2010 before Donald Trump became its steward. Open daily April – October, and weekends November... Continue reading
Posted Mar 16, 2012 at truetrips
Gluten free 2 quarts 2 to 4 T olive oil 1 c ¼” dice onion 1 lb lean ground beef (92%) 4 T finely chopped garlic 1 T Italian seasoning 1 t crushed red pepper 1 ½ c grated carrot 1 ½ c grated parsnip 1 (28 oz) can crushed... Continue reading
Posted Mar 16, 2012 at Mrs. Gabby's Kitchen
12 servings I discovered that using 4 c or so confectionary sugar actually makes the frosting and filling taste less sweet! Go figure… I use all butter ¾ c butter and ¼ c shortening. I prefer this mix if I plan on decorating the cake rather than just slathering on... Continue reading
Posted Mar 16, 2012 at Mrs. Gabby's Kitchen
Gluten Free Preheat oven to 400F I served these cakes 10 mins after they came out of the oven. The saucy effect was no more! Next time I shall be timelier with my cooking times. 4oz semi-sweet chocolate (favorite eating chocolate works best) ½ stick butter (4T) 2 eggs 2... Continue reading
Posted Mar 16, 2012 at Mrs. Gabby's Kitchen
Gluten free or not 1 boiled egg, chopped 1 T finely chopped smoked salmon 2 t scallion, finely and diagonally sliced pinch of ground black pepper 1 slice of toast (gf or not) Place egg in a ½ quart pot, cover with cold water, bring to a boil. Cover, turn... Continue reading
Posted Mar 16, 2012 at Mrs. Gabby's Kitchen
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**** Emma Lazarus: Poet of Exiles at the Museum of Jewish Heritage Emma Lazarus is most famous for having penned "The New Colossus," the sonnet inscribed on the base of Lady Liberty. ("Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free...") This exhibition at the Museum... Continue reading
Posted Mar 10, 2012 at truetrips