Monthly Archives: April 2011

First Annual NYC Cherry Blossom Fest!

Posted on April 28, 2011 by growcookeatnyc

Last weekend our D.C. friends were bragging about how amazing the cherry blossoms were looking and how excited they were for the flower’s annual festival. As they succeeded in making me jealous of not being there, I decided to create my … Continue reading →

Posted in Blooming | Tagged Andy Warhol, Blooming, Central Park, Cherry Blossoms, Gandhi, Grace Church, New York City, Union Square | 4 Comments

Happy Earth Day!

Posted on April 22, 2011 by growcookeatnyc

Today is Earth Day! As someone who considers themselves eco-conscious, I still think that this is a good day to remind ourselves how we can be better to our precious Mother Earth. So recommit yourself to another year of turning the … Continue reading →

Posted in Events | Tagged carpooling, Earth Day, Events, recycling, reusable bags | Leave a comment

“Chiling” with Friends

Posted on April 21, 2011 by growcookeatnyc

Its been a wet week here in New York and it made going out this past weekend very uninspiring. So Friday night we had Mike’s brother, Anthony and a couple of friends over to hang out and watch a movie. … Continue reading →

Posted in Recipes | Tagged chili, cornbread, food, recipe, vegan, vegetarian | 3 Comments

Earth Day this weekend!

Posted on April 19, 2011 by growcookeatnyc

Earth Day is this Friday, April 22nd! Always a fun day to reflect and give back to Mother Nature, I think Earth Day is one of my favorite holidays! Having troubles figuring out what to do and where to join … Continue reading →

Posted in Events | Tagged Boston, Chicago, Earth Day, Events, free concerts, Hoboken, New York, Orange County, Portland, San Diego, San Francisco, Washington D.C. | Leave a comment

Always lovely in Tannersville, NY

Posted on April 18, 2011 by growcookeatnyc

Tannersville, NY not to be confused with Tannersville, PA which according to Google Search is way more popular, is a really special place to me. As much as I love the stimulation of New York City sometimes the whole “concrete … Continue reading →

Posted in Excursions | Tagged Catskills, Currans, Kaaterskill falls, Last Chance Cheese, Pancho Villas, Tannersville, waterfalls | 3 Comments

Imagina a Paz

Posted on April 14, 2011 by growcookeatnyc

A couple of weeks ago my boyfriend, Mike (who was somewhat hurt I left his name out of the Orchid Show post, oops sorry!) and I went to the Yoko Ono and Friends to Japan with Love benefit show at … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Patti Smith, Peace, Tibet, Yoko Ono | 4 Comments

Not your everyday Pâté

Posted on April 13, 2011 by growcookeatnyc

My friend Jess and I were having a ladies dinner last night and I invited her over to my apartment to have a glass of wine before we went out. I would normally run downstairs to our little market and … Continue reading →

Posted in Recipes | Tagged food, recipe, vegan, vegetarian | 7 Comments

Orchid Show

Posted on April 10, 2011 by growcookeatnyc

Last Saturday my boyfriend and I and two other couples met at Grand Central Station and made our way up to the New York Botanical Garden’s Orchid Show. Taking the Metro Train North was super easy and a quick 25 … Continue reading →

Posted in Events | Tagged Events, orchids | 2 Comments

Juice Madness

Posted on April 7, 2011 by growcookeatnyc

Growing up in a basketball family, March Madness was a very important time in our house. We would sit on the couch together to watch the games, listen to my father discuss each play, and root for the underdogs. My … Continue reading →

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April Flowers

Posted on April 4, 2011 by growcookeatnyc

When I woke up to a rainy Friday I continued to repeat the well-known phrase, “April showers bring May flowers.” As I did my rebellious nature started to get the best of me. I wasn’t going to let the rain … Continue reading →

Posted in Blooming | Tagged flowers, orchids | 2 Comments