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By February 1, 2013October 2nd, 201337 Comments

For me, itโ€™s not Ravens vs. 49ers. Itโ€™sย Queso Fundidoย (above)ย vs. Chips with homemade liquidย Nacho Cheese Sauce.

In-restaurant Childcare? Now thereโ€™s an idea.

In honor of Schoolhouse Rock turning 40,ย I watchedย thisย 17 times yesterday. (โ€œHe even has the nerve to tax our cup of tea; To put it kindly, King, we really donโ€™t agreeโ€ was the lyric on a continual loop in my brain from 2004-2006.)

Speaking of birthdays, Grand Central Terminal turns 100 today. Dad, Iโ€™ll meet you at the Oyster Bar!

How do I get my children to love me as much as Lena Dunham loves her mother? She goes deep with Alec Baldwin on Hereโ€™s the Thing.

Related: I donโ€™t know how I ever made it through a workout without the Girls Vol 1 soundtrack. (Specifically tracks 1, 4, 9)

Aunt Trish visited us all the way from Hong Kong this week and arrived bearing a quintessentially NYC treat:ย Black & White cookies. I think weโ€™re going to attempt them in our own kitchen this weekend.

Which reminds me that I need to replenish my Cacao Barryย supply (especially with Valentineโ€™s Day coming up).

Are trophies a waste of time? (You know what I have to say about that.)

Only bad thing about Luisaโ€™s new series โ€œCooking for Hugoโ€ is that it wasnโ€™t around when I was feeding my own babies.

I want one.

For parents of George Oโ€™Connor crazies: Have you pre-ordered Poseidon?

For anyone looking for extremely pleasurable ways to spend an hour, check out this storyย about a pickpocket extraordinaire.

For anyone looking to spend an hour on an important piece of journalism, you canโ€™t do much better than this.

If youโ€™re in need of some good music to accompany your Super Bowl stromboli preparation, check this out.

Have a good weekend.

P.S. In case youโ€™re wondering why everyoneโ€™s commenting about the Lodge cast iron skillet, it was featured as the giveaway in this weekโ€™s newsletter. To be eligible for the next freebie (and for the latest recipes, news, and DALS events) please sign up for my newsletter/mailing list.

Photo by Romulo Yanes for Bon Appetit. ย It was part of a story I wrote on Hors Dโ€™oeuvresย and starters back in October.ย 

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37 Comments

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  • Avatar Rabbit Creek says:

    Queso Fundido, love it! Nothing like taking a traditional appetizer and giving it a fun new name!

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  • Avatar Karen says:

    I love my bread crocks. Yes, I have two since a standard bread recipe makes two loaves and it actually takes me about a week and a half to eat both loaves(I live alone). They do take up some counter space but Iโ€™m glad I have them. No plastic! Better yet, was the price I paid: $19.99 each!

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  • Avatar Kelly says:

    Friday Round-up = Fun. Thank you.

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  • Avatar Rebecca says:

    re: childcare at restaurantsโ€ฆ Aura in downtown Boston does a โ€œFamily Fine Diningโ€ night where parents eat from a prix fixe menu and kids have one, too (they made my toddler a fruit and veg puree tasting menu!) as well as a side room with toys and activities. It is thoughtfully planned and well executed. I think it happens 1/month.

    http://www.aurarestaurant.com/Calendar-of-Events.aspx

  • Avatar Eliza says:

    I made the Quick Pickled Jalapenos from the nacho cheese sauce recipe linked above. They are so easy to make and have a fresh taste and are still nice and crisp. So much tastier and cheaper that store bought pickled jalapenos. Plus, you can control the heat. If you donโ€™t like hot chiles, only pickle the mild jalapenos, or leave out the seeds. I recommend them.

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