And again, it started with the tomatoes. I came back from the farmer’s market this afternoon with six beauts: two each of yellow, regular ol’ ... 		
	
	
					
						
	
	
		
	
			
		
One of the greatest perks of working in book publishing is the longstanding practice of “Summer Friday”: Monday through Thursday, working hours are extended until 5:45, ... 		
	
	
					
						
	
	
				
				
	
			
		
After a sugar-induced delirium lasting nearly a week (and a resultant gain at Weight Watchers on Saturday), all I could think about was having something ... 		
	
	
					
						
	
	
				
				
	
			
		
Don’t know ‘bout you, but here in lovely Brooklyn we’re snowed in. It started around 11:30 this morning and it’s been quietly blanketing us all day—they ... 		
	
	
					
						
	
	
				
				
	
			
		
You may recall my rave about Cono & Sons O’Pescatore, our favorite old-school Italian joint. Well, my Weight Watchers meeting is around the corner from ... 		
	
	
					
						
	
	
		
	
			
		There are a lot of mirrors in a gym. Back when I was a workout fiend, spending at least an hour there six (often seven) days a week, I loved ... 		
	
	
					
						
	
	
				
				
	
			
		
I had a difficult relationship with my grandfather. He died when I was a senior in high school, so some of it may have been simple ...