Category Archives: Gluten Free Journal (GFJ)

Before I switch to my new company I wanted to do all of my check-ups (in case my doctors don’t accept their insurance plan). At one such appointment I found out that I managed to lose fifteen pounds this year. … Continue reading →

I’ve been bloated since Christmas. Like, bloated to the point where I wouldn’t even be able to suck in my stomach if someone offerred me a $1 million. It was no funny, honey. I thought about going sober in January … Continue reading →

Here is a guide to having the best four days in San Francisco… Day One – Nothing says “Welcome to San Francisco” like Metts picking you up at the airport and saying, “these are your options: Sushi Sam’s or lunch … Continue reading →

I. Love. Food…. I love to cook, I love to watch food shows (as long as it isn’t Paula Deen), I love to go out to eat. I am a fan of consumable goods. About three years ago my skin … Continue reading →

I don’t think the Chia Seed thing is working for me….Like, I was dead excited when I heard that they expand in your stomach and fill you up however the only place they seem to be expanding is in my … Continue reading →

Dr. Oz says Chia Seeds are good for you … As does that lady, Joy on “The Today Show” keeps on raving about them so they’ve been on my radar.. And then a friend of mine said she started adding … Continue reading →

When I went to see the Broadway revival of “Godspell” on Monday night, I knew nothing about it. That’s a lie, I knew that Hunter Parrish (the dead hot son on, “Weeds” was in it). To be honest, I was … Continue reading →

Anyone who reads this blog regularly knows that I: 1. Go out to eat quite often. 2. Love food. Add to my love of food the fact that I’ve been 1%-ing it this month and you’ll realize that saying Edi … Continue reading →

Yesterday started out as just another monotonous work day and out of no where a compliment came my way which made my day. Let me rewind. Whilst perusing Facebook.com, I noticed a girl I went to College with had posted … Continue reading →

What do you call Priority Access tickets to the Elizabeth Taylor Christie’s exhibit (thank you, Brooker), lunch at La Grenouille with Twix (thank you, Twix), Hostess gift shopping at Bergdorfs, watch perusing at Tourneau and Christmas parties in Tribeca and … Continue reading →

I was very excited to try Bell, Book and Candle as I found their whole, “roof top to table” concept interesting. Plus, I wondered how that roof top garden would fare in the Winter. I’m sad to say the food … Continue reading →

Are you worried that my 99% bank account can’t keep up with my 1% taste? I am… I mean, I make a pittance for a salary but go out and drink martini’s and eat Chicken Hash at 21 Club.. And, … Continue reading →

The Duke and Duchess, whose wedding I went to last Summer, are the ultimate Brooklyn couple. So it took us all by surprise when they decided to temporarily relocate to the Upper East Side. To add to their ironic UES … Continue reading →

I have a gay man living inside me…. You don’t believe me? Let me tell you what I watched last night….. The Les Miserables 25th Anniversary Concert on PBS…..and I found myself singing along to every single effing number. Yes, … Continue reading →

Still sick, still stuffy, still starving but now, when I cough it feels like shards of glass are in my chest… The only consolation to my sickness is that “One Day” is now On Demand…. I can’t wait until I … Continue reading →

Um, let’s discuss the fact that I’m sick…Which normally would be fine as sick usually = no appetite or vomiting so one feels thin apres…. This sick is tragically the opposite. I have the chills and then sweats, sore throat, … Continue reading →

My dad is a man who LOVES to give a good lecture. So the night before Thanksgiving, when it was just my brother and sister’s families, he passed out his “Axiom’s” to live by… Basically, he put together a list … Continue reading →

As the following GFJ post will show you, I am a full on feasting beast… Not only did I eat like the below all week but I only went to the gym twice… And it’s not going to get any … Continue reading →

Last night Lexo kindly invited a bunch of us over for a short rib dinner at her house… I was impressed as she works and short ribs take sometime to cook. Normally I’d turn down a Monday night dinner but … Continue reading →

Now I should tell you, I am a full on planner. Every Friday morning I look at my schedule for the following week and shop Trader Joe’s accordingly. I stock up on my Fage and if I don’t have too … Continue reading →

I don’t think you can say you’ve properly experienced Halloween unless you’ve spent it on Lake Street in San Francisco. There are smoke machine’s, grandfather’s dressed up as Buzz Lightyear giving out candy whilst their son is in the corner … Continue reading →

Picture it… It’s Friday night and before I go out to dinner, my friend hands me half of a cookie along with a Tommy’s Margarita… I love Tommy’s and I’m a fan of cookies.. Win-win for moi… However, this wasn’t … Continue reading →

Yes, I’m back on the liver cleanse program. After drinking for four days straight the week my friends were in town I need to cleanse my poor aching liver. Let me tell you, thirty-minutes ago I ate the last bite … Continue reading →

For someone who grew up in Upstate New York (and who hates to sunbathe), it’s odd that I have SAD (Seasonal Affect Disorder) but, I do. Thank god my plan to move to London never came to fruition as I … Continue reading →

Don’t get me wrong, I heart Jesus but he’s going to have to simmer on the back burner as my new motto is: WHAT WOULD KATE DO? There is a reason Kate Middleton, a commoner, married herself the 2nd in … Continue reading →

On Saturday, before I ditched Dodge for Greenwich, CT, I visited my acupuncturist, Suzanne. I am addicted to seeing her. It’s like the most relaxing therapy session without the therapy, per se. I love to put people on pedestals…. The … Continue reading →

Last night my friend, GI Joe asked me to meet for a drink. I politely declined. I was tired from going to the gym in the morning and I wasn’t feeling cute. Girls, you know what I’m talking about.. when … Continue reading →

The other day Kelly made fun of my “cooking” and said that I’m basically “Semi-Home Made”… She was 100% correct but when you work, go to the gym apres work and cook for one, it’s easy to be a Trader … Continue reading →

First thing Sunday morning I received an email from Nanimal requesting the Garden Weazels gossip. I felt like I was 19 years old again but instead of a phone call, I was waking up to an email… just like I … Continue reading →

Last night we celebrated Cholula’s birtday at Maialino. If you’ve never been I def recommend that you try it. It’s one of my NYC faves. Not only is the food delicious but it’s perfect for celeb sightings.. Last night we … Continue reading →

First and foremost, I went to Hobart… So it’s not like I was even thinking about an Ivy League education… Growing up, however, it was my parents dream. I think they just wanted to put a “Harvard” sticker on the … Continue reading →

Do you remember the time when you first moved to the city, were living in a parent sponsored apartment on the Upper East Side and going to eat at Soho’s Cub Room made you feel grown-up? I am old so … Continue reading →

On Friday I organized a fourteen person dinner at Supper. Did you know that through the wine room Supper has a private dining room which seats 20 people. Replete with private bathroom and iPod doc, this private room is perfect … Continue reading →

Please don’t leave me with your baby as I’m liable to check-in on them every five minutes to make sure they are breathing. Please don’t leave me with your baby as I really don’t enjoy cleaning up poo that oozes … Continue reading →

Remember the time when I said I wanted to start a Fried Chicken Club? Well, I did and last night we had the inaugural dinner at The Brooklyn Star. For a limited time only, The Brooklyn Star is offerring a … Continue reading →

This morning, whilst still half-asleep, I rang my mom to remind her to go to the Missoni for Target sale on my behalf. This was the only conversation I was mentally prepared to handle. My mom? Not so much. She … Continue reading →

Yesterday at Peels GDubbs, Lady-Killer, Lala and myself were served Sir Kensington’s Ketchup. Let me tell you, THIS IS THE BEST KETCHUP ON EARTH. I’ve never tasted anything so good. Even Lala, who isn’t a ketchup fan, couldn’t get enough. … Continue reading →

Tomorrow morning I’m flying back to NYC. After last night’s “terror threat” warnings I’m a little scared to go back. Add to that it’s the 10 year anniversary of 9/11 and from what I hear, the city is crawling with … Continue reading →

How did everyone spend their Labor Day weekend? At the beach? Hanging by the pool? Soaking up the last rays of Summer? I spent mine shopping at the Outlets and watching FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS. How did I not watch this … Continue reading →

This evening I was at the gym, on the bike, bb-ing with Lexo and somehow it came up that I was still peeved that her boyfriend left me stranded in Greenwich after Irene. Her response was basically that she understood … Continue reading →

May we discuss the fact that Vineyard Vines products are made in Peru? I am quite troubled by this.. Don’t get me wrong, it’s not like I thought they’d be made on Martha’s Vineyard but I assumed that this waspy … Continue reading →

Did you survive Hurricane Irene? I’m not going to lie, starting Wednesday I was buying water for the apartment. On Thursday I went to Trader Joe’s and bought up food. On Friday I was buying batteries, flashlights and making sure … Continue reading →

Have I ever shared with you that I stress eat? Because, I totes do… And all Summer long I’ve been stressed out because of an audit at work…. AUDIT’S ARE NOT FUN… In fact, they are so awful that I’m … Continue reading →

On Friday I went to my acupuncturist’s office because I found myself feeling very lethargic and out-of-control ravenous… I needed her to fix these two things stat. Whilst lying on the table, awaiting all the needles I looked over and … Continue reading →

I cannot begin to tell you how excited I was to try TOP CHEF Season 1 winner, Harold Dieterle’s Thai restaurant, Kin Shop. In vain, I called to make reservations when they first opened but could never get a table. … Continue reading →

On Friday Sweet T and Baby N came to NYC for a sleepover. Entertaining a 9 year old girl and 12 year old boy is tough as their interests are totally opposite however I thought about it long and hard … Continue reading →