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Thanks, Judy. I was sad to hear about Mabel. So amazing, they are.

Commented Jan 12, 2012 on It is time to say goodbye to Felicia. at Girl Friday

The next call I make to Felicia's vet will be to schedule the end of her life. In just the last month, she has lost nearly half her body weight. I had been giving her buprenorphine for her pain every... Continue reading

Posted Jan 11, 2012 at Girl Friday

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Potato Kale Soup

This is the soup I whipped up on Sunday with an hour to spare before heading to Lyndale Tap House to host trivia. It was so easy and so incredibly good (courtesy of a generous portion of garlic, I think)... Continue reading

Posted Sep 29, 2011 at Girl Friday

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Don't Worry

I'm still here! This summer is about 75% busier, workwise, than last summer, and that seems to go for just about everyone around me. While I'm happy this means we're all gainfully employed or at least involved in professional projects,... Continue reading

Posted Jul 19, 2011 at Girl Friday

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Cactus Salad

I posted a Twitpic this afternoon to help lure my dear friend and neighbor, Ben, to my apartment for lunch. I made cactus salad and tortilla soup for us, but Ben was taking his sweet time and my soup broth... Continue reading

Posted Mar 10, 2011 at Girl Friday

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Someone's been drinking...

Commented Feb 15, 2011 on 5 Valentine's Day Love Notes at Girl Friday

5 Valentine's Day Love Notes

I've been going to a chiropractor the past month after a pretty bad car accident on New Year's Eve (more on that in the next post). He gives me "homework" after each adjustment; do this exercise when you wake up,... Continue reading

Posted Feb 14, 2011 at Girl Friday

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Recipe: Veggie Menudo

Happy New Year's Eve, everyone! I hope you have something fun and glamorous planned for the evening, which will keep you off the slick streets and sidewalks. I left the house last night right before the wind started and, by... Continue reading

Posted Dec 31, 2010 at Girl Friday

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Unsolicited Pimping: Rituals Bath & Skin Care Products

This blog post is long overdue. Not only because just now have I been able to log into my Typepad account for the first time in weeks, but because Rituals lotions are the best I've ever found and I think... Continue reading

Posted Nov 30, 2010 at Girl Friday

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Eat Your Vegetables!

Anybody catch this story in the New York Times? Told to Eat Its Vegetables, America Orders Fries This is a serious health problem in our country right now, and I'm sure everyone is aware of it. I was talking to... Continue reading

Posted Oct 7, 2010 at Girl Friday

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Pretending to Sound Smart on Fox 9 News

Wow, it only took me 2 days to log into Typepad this week. I better double up on the blog posts while I'm in! If you didn't catch it, here's me on Fox 9 news the other night looking like... Continue reading

Posted Oct 6, 2010 at Girl Friday

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In Season by Don Saunders to Open Early November

Yay, Typepad let me log into day! Seriously, you guys. One of these days I'll stop complaining and actually fill out a help ticket. Although I can see some very slight tweaks in the design as I'm typing right now,... Continue reading

Posted Oct 1, 2010 at Girl Friday

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The next Generation of Sartorial Blogging

Girl Friday posting has been weak at best lately. Not entirely my fault; I can't log into my account more than 50% of the time. I've been hella busy lately, too, so when I have something to say here and... Continue reading

Posted Sep 9, 2010 at Girl Friday

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From the Department of Wah-Waaahh

Caloric value and fat content of all your favorite foods at the Minnesota State Fair. I better not see another article like this again, Star Tribune. Continue reading

Posted Aug 26, 2010 at Girl Friday

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Pepsi and Pakora

I've been a little off the grid lately, my apologies for that. Sometimes life just presents you with so many more fun things to do than sit down at your laptop for more than a few hours a week. Perhaps... Continue reading

Posted Aug 20, 2010 at Girl Friday

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Buen Viaje

I have a bunch of stuff in my inbox that I wanted to get to this week and share on Girl Friday, but I was a little piled up with Vita.mn work. I'm leaving for Mexico on Sunday for 5... Continue reading

Posted Jul 30, 2010 at Girl Friday

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Top Secret America

I try to keep Girl Friday mostly fluffy kitties, frosty martinis and big piles of yummy vegetarian food, but sometimes some things are just too important not to share with as many people as possible. "The top-secret world the government... Continue reading

Posted Jul 20, 2010 at Girl Friday

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Where the Hotties At?

Question: What bar or restaurant employs the hottest servers and bartenders in the Twin Cities? I'm doing some research for an upcoming story and I'd like your input. Contribute to Vita.mn's Hottest Servers & Bartenders list, or just give me... Continue reading

Posted Jul 15, 2010 at Girl Friday

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New Gigs, New Restaurants, Farewell to a Minneapolis Favorite

Someone call blog protective services, because I have been very neglectful of poor Girl Friday the past two weeks. In my defense, I've been so busy I also forgot to mail my rent check and send $42.00 to the City... Continue reading

Posted Jul 8, 2010 at Girl Friday

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Glad you liked it! I always have chipotles and olives on hand, so I'm able to make little batches just for me.

Commented Jun 28, 2010 on Chipotle Potato Salad at Girl Friday

I don't peel the chayotes here, since the ones most readily available are the smooth-fleshed chayotes as opposed to the spiny-fleshed ones. The skin is very soft, raw or cooked. Softer than an apple.

Commented Jun 28, 2010 on Chayote Chopped Salad at Girl Friday

Chipotle Potato Salad

I love summer eating: salads, salads and more salads! For a break from the lettuce, here's a creamy potato salad with a big chipotle kick. I'm always asked to bring this favorite to barbecues and religiously serve it every 4th... Continue reading

Posted Jun 24, 2010 at Girl Friday

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'Senses' Tonight!

We hope to see you down at LUSH tonight for the premiere of 'Senses.' This multimedia collection is Red Card's biggest and possibly best yet. 5 films and 5 photo collections, breathtaking illustrations, original music, specialty cocktails and, for the... Continue reading

Posted Jun 23, 2010 at Girl Friday

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Uptown Cafeteria - First Impressions

Uptown Cafeteria & Support Group opened on Tuesday, so I stopped in with a couple of friends to check it out before the Twins game (in which they ha-whooooped the Rockies). The space is a cross between cool and cute,... Continue reading

Posted Jun 17, 2010 at Girl Friday

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Holy Land Deli in NYT

Thank God today's one of those days when I just happen to have a spare lemon lying around. I just read this article about the widespread popularity of hummus, and now a serious hummus and chips jones is happening. The... Continue reading

Posted Jun 17, 2010 at Girl Friday

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