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Who doesn’t love comfort food, particularly in the colder weather? Light a fire and treat your family to delicious tender short ribs in a rich sauce, served over mashed potatoes or pasta. Cook time is about 2 ½ hours. Short ribs are a cut of beef taken from the brisket, chuck, plate or rib areas of cattle. A no carb alternative loaded with taste but also with fat, cholesterol, protein and calories. It’s a popular menu item and a once in a while treat to enjoy. Ingredie

NYC in September, the best time of the year to explore, renew and experience “the city that mesmerizes visitors from all over the world.” NYC has it all … it’s thriving, despite many challenges, is safer than it’s ever been (the crime statistics have improved exponentially) and it offers something, actually, many things for everyone: every culture, every age, and every person who is ready to enjoy it! Follow us on our NYC mini week in September and plan a day’s outing, or

The girl in our family, our cockapoo, was a surprise present for our youngest son, when he was in 4th grade. JonPeter’s new puppy, he named “Snuggles.” Of course, his older brother Matthew, in his usual way, said, “what kind of name is that for our dog, sounds like a beanie baby.” Well, it didn’t take long before I realized and all of us felt that Snuggles, lived up to her name. It was an ideal name for our tan and light-haired sweet and cuddly furry friend. I never had

Debauchery…is a behavior that is excessively indulgent, decadent, or morally loose. It commonly refers to wild partying characterized by heavy drinking, promiscuity, or drug use…Merriam Webster A week in the city, here we are. Vince and I, filling our days with new experiences, tours, theater, hot bars, superb dining, speakeasy and jazz music interest and dance clubs with a view. Ubers galore. Surprises each day planned by the “NYC event guy,” my very own husband for 4