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edward's! it was the first new york brunch i ever had and still holds a special place in my heart.

mojitos or caipirinhas! oh god, yum.

Grains grains grains! I was already making an effort to eat more veggies and fruits (credit Omnivore's Dilemma for that part, I suppose) - but I had no idea the transformative role that trying new whole grains would have on my diet! Millet, quinoa, wheat berries - you name it, i've tried it. And more likely than not, it has replaced pasta or white rice in a meal or two. I am still amazed at how cheap it can be to eat healthy.

Risotto! Can be made with any kind of meat or seafood or totally meatless, but a little bit goes a long way when cut small and mixed in. Plus, it's easy and impresses guests.