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“The Water’s Better in Brooklyn”
My mom, flanked by her two daughters. I used to be lanky. Post By Fran Honan I was preparing my lentil soup the other day like I do every time it starts to get cold. I grabbed lentils, onions, some...
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For the Newlyweds, Who Love Wine – Bridal Shower Gift
It’s wedding season and I’m a bridesmaid! My childhood friend Jackie is getting married to her fiancé Rich this June. I accepted the invitation to be in her bridal party happily and I’m truly honored...
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A little note about Sandy (that bitch).
I had a great post about apple pie in the queue for today but it didn’t feel right sending it out. So many of our friends and family live in Breezy Point and Rockaway – it’s been a difficult, sad,...
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A trip to Spain with my ROMEO
ROMEO is a terminology I learned from my long time friend, Mike Honan. Mike coined the term ROMEO to refer to “Retired Old Men Eating Out” (note: that may be a completely false statement that he...
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Ambrosia: Food for the Gods (and the DiGioias)
This is the first of our 5 part feature “Old School Foods”. We want to explore nostalgic and forgotten foods – meals that mean something to us. For many who love food, you know food is a connection...
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Best Of 2012: Instagram
We’re ringing in the New Year with a few “Best Of 2012″ posts. First up, the best of Instagram. If your not following already and would like too, find The Tomato feed here! (In no particular order)...
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Rockaway St. Paddy’s Day
Editors Note: The McDonalds bag pictured above contained only Shamrock Shakes. After Hurricane Sandy, this year’s Rockaway St. Paddy’s felt extra special. There were larger crowds, and extra cheer...
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Fridge Tales: Fran
Editor’s note: This is the first of our series “Fridge Tales”. What resides on a person’s or family’s refrigerator is a window into their personality, culture and life. Learn more about the Tomato Gals...
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crack an egg on your head
I was reading a Gothamist post about frying eggs in the sun at Death Valley National Park when I got a flash back of playing “Crack an egg on your head”. I couldn’t remember much else except it made...
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Nicole’s bridal Shower Wine Basket
Tomato reader Nicole, from San Jose California shared with us her Bridal Shower Wine Basket photos. She came across our post “For the Newlyweds Who Love Wine – Bridal Shower Gift” and used it as...
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Signing off… for the RD
We’ve had a hell of a time throughout the years on the roof deck. Thanks to all our friends and family who made them so memorable. Gokce’s going away party. Drawing art party, we created some great...
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Tin Foil Sailing
My sister Maria and I were creative kids. I know everyone says they were too, but we were really out there. We didn’t need toys to play with – gosh, the thought of having an ipad would be unworldly to...
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The Block Party!
Previously Published in The Wave. I believe I was 8 years old. We were at my Aunt Katherine’s annual block party on Herbert St. in Greenpoint. I was running for dear life down the middle of the block...
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Giacomo’s Escarole Soup
Previously published in The Wave. I was selling some stuff on eBay last week, and in a little slip of the tongue, I asked my husband if the money was “in escarole”, which sent him into a hysterical...
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Through the Threshold of Zingara Vintage
Previously published in The Wave. I walked in Zingara Vintage the other day and my eye was drawn to a sparkling multicolored sequined blouse from the 80’s. The wide sleeves were shaped like the wings...
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I met Fran Drescher, twice.
I’m beside myself! Previously published in The Wave. She’s fabulous from head to toe. She’s hilarious, caring, successful, inspiring and everything in between. And she’s from Queens. I want to be just...
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Halloween Memories
I have happy memories of Halloween as a child. My mother always helped my sisters and I with imaginative costumes, hand-making them to encourage our creativity. She would only buy an accessory if it...
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Olives, a Dilapidated Park and My 10 Year Wedding Anniversary
Last week my husband and I celebrated our 10 year wedding anniversary. I can’t believe it’s been a decade, and on top of that, we’ve known each other for 18 years. Gosh, we were just kids! It was my...
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pushin’ 40
Tomorrow is my 40th birthday. I’ve been using the line “I’m pushin’ 40” for the past two years because it’s hilarious. You can essentially say any off-the-cuff or inappropriate comment followed by,...
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