The Dominican passion for sharing food extends to more than just hospitality; even the poorest Dominicans are able to sacrifice what little they have in order to feed a stranger. One family with whom I have grown close lives in a small tin hut in a crowded community. When I asked the mother if I… Continue reading
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My pizza man is a flirt. But, makes me smile when I have to work late!
I can’t tell if Burger King’s twitter is a joke or not. (It’s not.)
Check out the trailer for a new film by Mary Mazzio called The Apple Pushers. It’s an absolutely phenomenal exploration of the intersection of immigrant entrepreneurship, obesity, and access to fresh fruits and vegetables through compelling characters and thoughtful storytelling. You can like it on Facebook, too, and check back here for the website that’s… Continue reading
General Mills is winning with Sustainability Goalsetting
I’m impressed by GM’s bold-but-doable statement of goals and strong display of leadership in corporate social responsibility. And, by this invention: ‘Scoop shower’ saves water The ‘scoop shower’ is a new Häagen-Dazs innovation that gets ice cream scoops clean while conserving water. A U.S.-European employee team worked on the scoop shower, which uses extreme water… Continue reading General Mills is winning with Sustainability Goalsetting
I do not have a sweet tooth BUT @sheroles hit the spot with this incredible (and cute!) cake pop! I cannot think of a more exciting, delicious, and genuinely sweet (ha!) package to receive on a Friday afternoon at work. This is truly the icing on the cake of a delightful week!
Nothing feels more New York than eating a slice of dollar pizza on 8th ave from the Israeli falafel spot made by Mexicans. my friend Shal. So true.
How to: Pay the Bill, in a group (no whining, no cheating!)
So you’re out to dinner with more than just two people. The bill-pay is going to be a pain, but it doesn’t have to be! Here are some tips to make it go a little more smoothly… Ask everyone to bring cash ahead of time. Even if one or two people forget, it’s much easier… Continue reading How to: Pay the Bill, in a group (no whining, no cheating!)
I hosted a Nomad; here’s what he said about it.
via the Nomad (Ed’s) blog (not same as his tumblr). The NYC Nomad in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn (On Prospect Place) March 26, 2011 Stayed With Jen, a fellow (younger) Tufts Jumbo who met my good friend and former host Pauline at an event. As it was described to me, they were sitting on a comfortable couch together… Continue reading I hosted a Nomad; here’s what he said about it.
Interesting pricing, don’t you think?
Jen Bokoff 
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