I know this may come as a shock to most of you reading this, and especially for those of you who know me, but I like who I am. I’m 36 years old and I’m pretty self-aware. I’ve been around long enough to know who I am, what I like, […]
Author: Dara
Feeling Blue? Here’s Some Feel-Good Movies and Shows
I don’t think it’s much of a secret that we’ve had a bad year. Crying Cat above is the official meme of 2020. Now we’re in 2021 though so…yay? I am going through my own personal hell currently, so while I work on finding the courage to talk about it, […]
Resolutions Are Overrated, Try a Realistic Goal
GASP. Starting off 2021 with a pinch of cynicism, just the way I like it. Sorry to be blunt, but let’s be serious. People put such lofty goals and resolutions upon themselves every year that most of the time, they don’t achieve them or even come close. Why is that?? […]
Air Fryer Spanakopita Triangles
One of the most delicious things ever, but definitely a labor of love. You can go right ahead and blame the phyllo dough for this one. It’s one of those mystery doughs – I have no idea how they get it like that, but I’m not going to question it. […]
National Restaurant Owner’s Podcast Interview w/Kyle Inserra
{Aired on December 20th, 2020} Catch my guest spot on the National Restaurant Owner’s Association Podcast, talking to host Kyle Inserra (mostly with my hands, as shown above) about all things restaurant marketing, social media, and pandemic problems. I took some of the questions we covered and turned them into […]
Best Foods to Combat Anemia
The following is a guest post from writer Zendaya Doyle. We connected recently because I was looking for more writers to contribute on health topics. As someone who is anemic, I found this very helpful! Enjoy 🙂 About 3 million Americans are diagnosed with anemia and millions more in the […]
That Sexy Garlic & Olive Oil Pasta (Aglio e Olio) from Chef (the Movie)
How else am I supposed to describe this pasta? Just Aglio e Olio? BORING. I know that’s technically what it is, but I don’t care. I’ve had a hard day and this was quite literally the only thing that went right. Fuck, it may be the only thing of 2020 […]
Restaurant Marketing: How To Handle Influencers (and Avoid Public Shaming)
We’ve all seen this movie before. Probably 100 times. Yet no one ever watches the sequel. Let’s take the food influencer story, since that’s the one I’m most familiar with, not to mention this article on Entrepreneur yesterday got me all riled up. The scene is set: An influencer with […]
A Goodbye Letter to Bobo, My Beloved Cat for 14 Years
Before you all think I’ve gone off the deep end, hear me out. I’m a big believer in writing letters to people who have passed, or friends we’ve lost touch with as a means of clarity and catharsis. In this case, being that we’re talking about a cat, I feel […]
NYC Restaurants Doing Thanksgiving To-Go Because 2020
Personally, I refuse to let Covid take Thanksgiving away from me. It’s already taken some of my friends, family, and clients. Enough. Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday, and I will celebrate accordingly, even if it means I have to wear a mask while carving a turkey. I’m doing it (all […]
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