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McKenzie Attempts: Going Gluten-Free…till April!

January 1st brings a wave of New Year’s resolutions that will undoubtedly cease to exist a few days or weeks in so I waited a week and made mine on Sunday, January 8th. See, I wanted to sort out what I really wanted … Continue reading

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McKenzie Attempts: The Egg Cream.

Last night was my third night of class at NYU and I thought I would share my writing assignment and first egg cream experience. Each week my instructor, Marge Perry, assigns us a writing assignment to share with the class … Continue reading

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Death to Delicious.

A few days ago I began a food writing class at NYU that will hopefully beef up my writing skills and get my creative juices flowing. One one of the first things to come out of my instructors mouth was that the word “delicious” would … Continue reading

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McKenzie Attempts: Food Takeover of Charleston!!!!!!

Dear Readers…. this post is to let you know that I will be taking a few days off to celebrate the wedding of my dear friends Matthew Allman and Caroline Collins this weekend in lovely Charleston, South Carolina! Funny story actually, … Continue reading

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Recipe of the Week: Maharaja Chicken Curry!

My food awakening began the minute I moved to New York for culinary school; having grown up between Kansas and Arizona, my options were pretty limited when it came to authentic international fare. Everything in regards to food changed the  minute … Continue reading

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Recipe of the Week/McKenzie Attempts: NY Style Cheesecake with Blueberry Coulis

It is with much sadness that this post comes to you today as this attempt/recipe is my final adieu to Ed Damato; my wonderful co-worker who, after 18 years of dedication and service at my company, retired last Friday. When … Continue reading

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