Author Archives: LiliBitting

Closet Upgrade

Posted on March 18, 2011 by LiliBitting

As I have mentioned before, my new/current apartment has great closets (for NYC): I have a clothes closet by my bathroom as well as a coat closet by the front door opposite a massive 3 door closet that is divided … Continue reading →

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Reinterpreting the Ham & Swiss Wrap

Posted on March 16, 2011 by LiliBitting

I am very lucky to live extremely close to my office – not only do I have a super short commute on rainy days like today but I also occasionally go home for lunch. Although I definitely don’t recommend going … Continue reading →

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Awaiting Spring with a Dinner Party

Posted on March 15, 2011 by LiliBitting

Like many, the start of Day Light Savings signals to me that spring is coming. To celebrate the sun not setting until 7PM I held an “awaiting spring” dinner with two friends last night. Despite the chilly temperatures and cloudy … Continue reading →

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It’s all about the ingredients!

Posted on March 14, 2011 by LiliBitting

We all know the old adage that the quality of the final product is only as good as the quality of the ingredients – I bet you never thought to apply that to popcorn! At this point my obsession with … Continue reading →

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That came frozen?!

Posted on March 14, 2011 by LiliBitting

This isn’t my first time raving about Fresh Direct and I am sure it won’t be my last! This time I’m impressed by one of their frozen meals, Bay Scallop and Vegetable Risotto. Fresh Direct is known for their freshly … Continue reading →

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Fabulous Grilled Cheese

Posted on March 8, 2011 by LiliBitting

Who doesn’t love a good grilled cheese sandwich? I know I do! This sandwich is certainly not the typical – have a with a cup of tomato soup – kind of grilled cheese sandwich. It honestly is the product of … Continue reading →

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Epic Burrito

Posted on March 7, 2011 by LiliBitting

I am a big fan of the burrito – I think it offers an incredibly versatile way to combine the common ingredients I usually have in my fridge into a quick and easy meal. Beyond the tortilla, I love a … Continue reading →

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So much new fabric…

Posted on March 7, 2011 by LiliBitting

… makes me a happy girl! This weekend I took a very short trip out to Banksville Fabrics in Norwalk, CT to pick up some additional yardage so I can finish my throw pillows. While I was out, a family … Continue reading →

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Newest Catalog Find: Wisteria

Posted on March 4, 2011 by LiliBitting

If catalogs are any indication of the economy I would say things are looking up! I have noticed a sharp increase in the number of catalogs I receive on a daily basis in the past 2 months. Among the masses … Continue reading →

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For the Love of Breakfast

Posted on March 3, 2011 by LiliBitting

Looking back at Table’sUp it’s clear how much I love breakfast foods. Weekend brunch is one of my favorite things – although this is mostly to do with the leisurely pace of cooking and consumption! Beyond brunch on the weekends, … Continue reading →

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