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Marzipops Marzipan, For The Holidays!

marzipops photo by gail worley
Above Photo By Gail. All Other Images Courtesy of Marzipops

Do you like marzipan? I sure do. For me, just one bite of this sweet, almost exotically delicious treat says “It’s Christmastime!” more than any other holiday food. Made with a base of ground almonds, sugar and egg whites, it’s one of those polarizing things that people either love madly or just do not ‘get.’ If you don’t even know what Marzipan is, this post will tell you all you need to know about a marvelous thing that you should familiarize yourself with sooner rather than later. Tis the season, after all. Continue reading Marzipops Marzipan, For The Holidays!

Instagram Photo of The Week: Thanksgiving is Back!

Did you have a nice Thanksgiving this year? I sure did. The day was hosted by my friends Lauren and Gary, with a tight, vaccinated crowd of just their immediate families, plus me, so about a dozen people in all. Very intimate and relaxed. Not only was the food just insane — because Lauren and Gary, they can cook — but everyone is on the same page politically, so there are no arguments or lost appetites. It’s the little things that mean so much. I am very thankful for friends like them. Here’s a closer look at that spread:

thanksgiving dinner photo by gail worley

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Fun Video: Pre-K Class Sings About What They’re Thankful For!

At South Shore Conservatory, Ms. Heidi’s Pre-K class tells the many things they are thankful for this year, including the ability to express themselves. Can you tell which student is the future opera singer?

Happy Thanksgiving!

Favorite Thanksgiving Joke

Turkey Time
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Q: What did the Turkey dress as for Halloween?

A: A Goblin.

Jeff Chien-Hsing Liao’s New York: Assembled Realities At The Museum of the City of New York

Lynn's Trapeze Coney Island 2010
Lynn’s Trapeze Coney Island, 2010 (All Photos By Gail)

Taiwanese artist Jeff Chien-Hsing Liao came to New York at age 18 to study photography, and has been inspired by both city and craft ever since. Continue reading Jeff Chien-Hsing Liao’s New York: Assembled Realities At The Museum of the City of New York