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9 Animated Children’s Stars Who Need to Break Out of the Safety of Morning TV and Make the Transition to Features

by eliz on June 8, 2009

1. Lola from “Charlie and Lola.” We all love how Charlie looks after the daffy Lola, but it’s time Lola showcases more of her range, which just won’t happen when your big brother is there to steer you right whenever you get into a jam. I think Lola has the potential to make it really [...]

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7 Excuses, Rationales and Arguments I Heard From My Daughter, Who Wanted to Eat, Fondle and Otherwise Snuggle Her Easter Candy Nonstop

by eliz on April 13, 2009

Part I of II.

“I’m NOT eating any. I just want to see all the colors.”
“Mommy, it’s very healthy! It has fruit in it!”
“I have to hold on to it with my hands so it doesn’t get melty.”
“I need to have it with me so I can see where it is.” Including the bathtub, apparently.
“My candy [...]

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Mark Bittman’s Egg Noodles With Soy Broth

by eliz on March 31, 2009

I have a temptation, whenever I come across an easy recipe like this, to add, embellish and play with it until it’s no longer simple. When I saw this noodles-and-broth recipe in the New York Times last week, I immediately thought how great it would be with some steamed bok choy or shrimp or leftover [...]

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