The best scrambled eggs ever

Over the weekend, I finally made it to Colonie for brunch. This place has been on my list for a long time. I ordered their Leek and Gruyere Scramble, and it was incredible. So fluffy and flavorful! I have always loved cooking with leeks, but until now, I never thought about adding them to scrambled eggs. 

Now I can't wait to attempt it on my own: I found this delicious recipe for eggs cooked with carmelized leeks and Gruyere, served inside roasted Portobello mushrooms. Amazing. :)

How do you prefer your eggs?

PS—An egg taste test.

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Save the date

It's still a few weeks away, but tickets are sure to sell out fast: At the end of February, Film Forum is kicking off five full weeks of classic Alfred Hitchcock movies. I can't wait! My favorites are Rear Window and North by Northwest, but there are still several that I have yet to see (like Marnie and Dial M for Murder). The full schedule is available here. It seems so cool to see films like this on the big screen—and it definitely heightens the suspense. Plus, Film Forum serves up the best movie theater popcorn this city has to offer. Their secret ingredient? Sea salt!

PS—More movies at Film Forum here and here and here.

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A winter pick-me-up

I was so excited to come across this item over at Provisions by Food52. As a kid, hot water bottles were a cure for a stiff neck, but also a type of winter comfort food. I loved when my mom would take the time to boil water and fill it up, then tuck us into bed with it. There is nothing cozier than positioning one of these beneath your feet on a cold winter night. It's like your own at-home spa treatment. The best! 

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Family Google Hangouts

Do you ever set up Google hangouts with your family? It's something that my family seems to do a lot, especially during the winter months. One of us sends an email to set up a chat (usually my cousin Mark or aunt Diane) and then whoever is available—and near a computer—logs in to join. Within minutes, it's like we're all in the same room together, laughing and talking away. 

The funny part is that you'd think it would be really tough to coordinate a spontaneous meetup like that. More often that not, the last minuteness makes it work, and at least a handful of us are able to make the video call. My cousins' kids (and babies!) even get in on the action. :)

What's your favorite way to keep in touch with family that lives far away?

The weekend is here!

Happy Friday, my darling readers! What do you have planned for the next couple of days off? I'm excited for a pizza date with friends at Speedy Romeo's, a Brooklyn favorite of ours—now put on the map by Lena Dunham and the cast of Girls. Here, to get your weekend started right, a few happy posts from around the web:

Colorful DIY business cards.

Emma Thompson hates high heels.

Skip rocks from your couch.

Steven Alan, meet West Elm.

George Clooney pranks Matt Damon.

Eat a cupcake like a gentleman.

A ceramic pitcher, perfect for winter flowers.

Getting married in a lemon grove.

The prettiest fromage set.

Can I eat breakfast here?

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Modern love

Have you seen all the cute Valentine's Day cards over at Urbanic Paper Boutique? This card made me laugh. :) Here's another one that I love, with a video demonstration by Joy Cho. 

PS—Make your own Valentines.

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The Price of Gold

In 1994, I was in sixth grade. My cousin (a year older than me) was learning how to figure skate, and even competed in local events. I was her biggest fan, and in turn, became mesmerized by the sport. Anytime there was a figure skating competition on TV, my sister and I would settle in to watch. We even pretended to be judges sometimes, offering our own scores for the skaters after each performance was complete. I couldn't wait for the Olympics to begin.

Then, Nancy Kerrigan was attacked. I was in shock over the brutality, and the unfolding details of the soap opera-style saga, all linked to Tonya Harding. I recorded every news report, saved every magazine clipping, and waited—with the rest of the world—to see if Nancy was able to bring home the gold in Lillehammer. 

Sure, my devotion may have been a little over the top, but at the same time, I remember how much of a hero Nancy was to me as a kid. She overcame so much to compete, and it's the first time I can remember absolutely idolizing an athlete or celebrity figure. It meant so much to me to see her do so well (even if her golden girl status was short-lived after that).

Now—20 years later—ESPN has released an awesome documentary about the scandal called The Price of Gold. For anyone who followed the events of 1994, it's a great recap, and also introduces a slightly different vantage point than the one that I had as a kid. I still think Tonya was in the wrong, but it is interesting to watch a story with such an obvious media bias unfold. 

What do you think? Is this a story you followed closely? Or am I the only one? :)

Watch Nancy perform here and here.

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