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I thought these might make a long, rainy day seem brighter

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My love/hate relationship with the service industry

http://nymag.com/news/features/insiders/waiter-2012/

Sometimes when I read articles like this I get very nostalgic for my days working in good restaurants. I miss the food, teamwork, excitement and overall craziness that makes a restaurant come alive. Then I remember the long hours, hectic schedule and never seeing my friends till at least 1:00 a.m. I’m still super thankful that I was able to experience it all in my early twenties (I had some stamina back then) and make excellent friends and even better memories.

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A beautiful morning after all the nasty, cold weather.

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Trying out Matcha for the first time, next time I should probably use proper bowls but the taste is lovely anyhow.

I’m still always impressed to see his work and the excitement in his voice when he talks about projects.

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My view once we reached Chinatown, not bad at all.

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I walked across this bridge yesterday for the first time. I’m somewhat afraid of heights but I managed to stay calm enough to enjoy the view and snap some pictures. What a beautiful afternoon.

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Forgot my keys…
So I took myself on a little date with myself

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I found a large elephant at work! He was a gift from Kenya I believe

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My view isn’t too shabby on this rainy, foggy day

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Halloween nails

Funny Friday

So I received an offer for a new job today…I don’t know what I should do, I love my present job but this could be a great opportunity. I’m making chicken vindaloo tonight, that might help.

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We shot a short film in the Bronx profiling a local food activist ,after the shoot we got a tour of the farm and I came home with this:

Making my own five spice powder shouldn’t be hard, right?

I’ve decided to stop being a baby and whining about not living in France, for now, and embracing life in New York. Finding a good source for inexpensive duck breast has really helped, and thanks to Key Food in Alphabet City, I can get my weekly fix.

Tonight, I may try my hand at seared five-spice duck breast. Wish me luck.

Pictured: One of the best Arroz con Pato I’ve ever had, In Madrid of all places.