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Standard served live by Crizella Gail and Quartet on February 6 in Montclair at Jazz House Kids. 'These Foolish Things Remind Me of You' was covered by Brian Ferry (Roxy Music) in 1973 on his first solo album. www.instagram.com/p/DVHFYbCCnxF/

A recipe made from memories of meals at a Uyghur restaurant on Yishan Lu in Shanghai . Aubergine Frites is third and last offering from Silk Roads, A Flavor Odyssey with Recipes from Baku to Beijing (DK, 2025) by Anna Ansari, with photography by Laura Edwards. sergetheconcierge.com/2026/01/made...

Rhubarb your salad the Uzbek way with this second offering from 'Silk Roads, A Flavor Odyssey with Recipes from Baku to Beijing' (DK, 2025) by Anna Ansari, with photography by Laura Edwards, a nourishing book that makes you travel through food. sergetheconcierge.com/2025/12/rhub...

Anything But the Possum, Ocracoke Island Fig Cake from Recipes from the American South by Michael W. Twitty. Besides cake, Maryland Stuffed Ham (p.224), Kush 'cornbread hash' (p.155) & Chinese Mississippi Collard Greens (p.110) could add to your Thanksgiving. sergetheconcierge.com/2025/11/anyt...

Family memories, food, travel and history all blend to make 'Silk Roads' (DK, 2025) by Anna Ansari, with photography by Laura Edwards, a nourishing book. My first recipe pick from the book is Baozi, called ‘the unsung hero of the dumpling world’. sergetheconcierge.com/2025/11/fami...

With news that Typepad is shutting down, let me share clear tips by Ogi 'How To Move Your Blog From MovableType And TypePad To WordPress' firstsiteguide.com/move-movable... I used them to move sergetheconcierge.com back in November I suggest a separate backup for illustrations and photos.

Ready for a slow simmered meat dish? Guajillo, Pasilla and Morita Chiles A Must for Slow Simmered ‘Tijuana-style Birria Tacos’ from ‘Sunny Days, Taco Nights’ (Phaidon Press, 2025) by chef Enrique Olvera. (Photography by Araceli Paz) sergetheconcierge.com/2025/08/guaj...

Considering new additions to your summer table, try these Octopus Sopes from 'Sunny Day, Taco Nights' cookbook by chef Enrique Olvera (Phaidon, June 2025), photography by Araceli Paz sergetheconcierge.com/2025/07/octo...

Live from My Garage, Old News Are New Again: 'Sanity Inc' was on the cover of Fast Company Issue 21 'The Good Life' in January 1999 (Party like it's.) with interview with Nick Corcodilos of 'Ask the Headhunter'. I found mag while prepping for bulk day. How many of you read 'Fast Company' back then?

A fresh fish dish is our 3rd helping from 'La Cocina Vasca: Recipes & Traditions of the Spanish Basque Country' cookbook by Mariá José Sevilla (Ryland Peters & Small), photography by Clare Winfield. Bacalao fresco, Fresh Cod, Cauliflower Puree & Basque Peppers sergetheconcierge.com/2025/06/baca...

Mezcal whipped cream spices up this peppered pineapple recipe from 'Project Griddle' (@workmanpub 2005) by Steven Raichlen, photo by Randazzo & Blau. It could be a winning addition to the offerings at your summer parties with its Mexican flair. sergetheconcierge.com/2025/06/mezc...

Sweet and Salty Frozen Drink, Here’s 'Salted Melon Sake' cocktail recipe, our second selection after 'Yamazaki Mizuwari' from 'Tokyo Bar: 65 Recipes for Japanese-Style Cocktails & Izakaya Snacks', published by Ryland Peters & Small ,Photography by Alex Luck. sergetheconcierge.com/2025/06/swee...

Yoyo, Fried Whitebait On the Menu, also known as “Ẹ̀kọ fish”, named after Ẹ̀kọ (Lagos), a Nigerian recipe from Chop Chop... Our 3rd selection from 'Chop Chop, Cooking the Food of Nigeria’ by Ozoz Sokoh (Artisan Books). Photo by James Ransom sergetheconcierge.com/2025/06/yoyo...

In Foie Gras Country, A House for 6 that Celebrates World Travels, Near Samatan, Gers and 45 minutes from Toulouse, mostly though winding roads. The countryside house for 6 celebrates the owners travels around the world. It is available for 805 Euros a week. sergetheconcierge.com/2025/05/in-f...

White Miso Peach Ice Cream Recipe, Add Japanese Flair to Your Summer Parties. 2nd helping after 'Hibiscus Beet Ice Cream' from 'Humphry Slocombe Ice Cream Book' (@chroniclebooks, 2012) by Jake Godby and Sean Vahey...From 'Serge the Concierge' May 2012 archives. sergetheconcierge.com/2012/05/whit...

Fire up the grill with this Ghanaian Goat Kebabs recipe from 'Barbecue' (Phaidon, 2025) by Hugh Mangum with photo by Nico Schinco) Even with weather on chilly side in New York past few days, Memorial Day week-end marks unofficial kickoff of the summer season. sergetheconcierge.com/2025/05/chic...

Here's an 'Easy No Bake Dessert Recipe, Ginger Lychee Trifle' from ‘Caribbean Potluck’ (on Kyle Books) by '2 Sisters and a Meal' Suzanne Rousseau and Michelle Rousseau. It was first served on 'Serge the Concierge' in November 2014. sergetheconcierge.com/2014/11/easy...

Tuscany in Occitanie, In the Heart of Gaillac, House for 12, With Large Backyard and Pool...'Tuscany in Occitanie', Toscane Occitane (Gaillac, Cordes-sur-Ciel) offers vineyards, artisans and medieval cities amid rolling hills. sergetheconcierge.com/2025/05/tusc...

Serve with Big Bottle of Delirium Tremens, Kimchi Poutine Recipe from ‘Smoke and Pickles’ by Edward Lee from 'Serge the Concierge' August 2013 Archives. sergetheconcierge.com/2013/08/serv...

Keeping An Eye on You, Steamed Grouper from ‘China : The Cookbook’: Don’t mind a recipe that keeps an eye on you? This Steamed Grouper from 'China : The Cookbook' (Phaidon, 2025) by Kei Lum Chan and Diora Fong Chan (photography by DL Acken) has all you want. sergetheconcierge.com/2025/05/keep...

Only 20 minutes in and it's already so, so good It's especially important for those of us in education/academia to better understand these so called AI technologies, especially the ethical issues and power dynamics #academicsky Congrats, @alexhanna.bsky.social and @emilymbender.bsky.social

Compass from 2005: 'A Field Guide to Getting Lost' by Rebecca Solnit. Uncertain times are upon us again. Time to pull ‘old’ books like 'A field guide to getting lost' (which I have not read) from the shelves and re-read them or discover them as new. sergetheconcierge.com/2025/05/comp...

On today’s menu, a vegetarian 'Almond soup with roasted leaks and pear recipe' is our second helping from 'La Cocina Vasca: Recipes & Traditions of the Spanish Basque Country' by Maria Jose Sevilla (published by Ryland Peters & Small), photo by Clare Winfield. sergetheconcierge.com/2025/04/on-t...

News of David Thomas passing caught up with me via the ‘obituary’ of sorts by Jon Pareles. You can put David Thomas of Pere Ubu in the column of artists and bands who had a cult following and influenced numerous people but who never got wealthy from their craft. sergetheconcierge.com/2025/04/davi...

Looking for your ‘The Little Prince’ connection, stay in this wine domain north of Narbonne owned by family of Saint-Exupery of 'The Little Prince' fame. It is a 15 minutes drive outside Narbonne & close to to the border with departement of Hérault and Beziers. sergetheconcierge.com/2025/04/look...

Make it an Otter Easter thanks to Chocolaterie William Artigue...These 'Loutres en chocolat' were part the Easter selection of French arbiter of taste Pascale Weeks. I like their whimsy. sergetheconcierge.com/2025/04/make...

Le Moulin, a mill with a view on a Minervois wine domain, is our 3rd sampling from the 'Spend More Time Doing Less' guide from 'Mediterranean Work and Play'. For 6. 950 to 1300 Euros a Week. Full guide available online by subscription for price of a book: $25. sergetheconcierge.com/2025/04/le-m...

Want a surprise guest, of sorts, at the Sunday brunch table? Pinxto of Tomato, Padron Peppers and Iberico Ham recipe from 'La Cocina Vasca: Recipes & Traditions of the Spanish Basque Country' by Maria Jose Sevilla (Ryland Peters & Small) photo: Clare Winfield sergetheconcierge.com/2025/04/a-gu...

Tapeworms Taped ‘Grand Voyage’ Then Moved to Japan in September 2024 for a planned 1 year stay. French band Tapeworm were unknown to me until I read 'The band that turned a pandemic lockdown into a Tokyo dream' (Japan Times, April 11) sergetheconcierge.com/2025/04/tape...

Paris Noir, La Vie En Noir, Black Life and Art in Paris, Exhibit at Centre Pompidou, Until June 30th 2025 sergetheconcierge.com/2025/04/pari...

Calling All Book Lovers, this ‘Maison de Villlage’ located in Montolieu, Village of Books in Aude, Houses 4...20 minutes from Carcassonne...No less than 15 bookstores to feed your hunger. 1 of 12 properties in our 'Spend More Time Doing Less' guide. sergetheconcierge.com/2025/04/call...

At least 200 people were there when I drove past #handsoff2025 demonstration by #Metuchen public library.

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Paprika Butter Crust Gives Orange Glow to Savory Pies, Paprika Butter Crust recipe from 'Pie Love' by Warren Brown (Stewart, Tabori & Chang), photo by Joshua Cogan...Served from 'Serge the Concierge' December 2013 archives. sergetheconcierge.com/2013/12/papr...

Turn Companies Unused Prepared Food Into Meals for Those Who Need It with 'Share My Meals'. A giving Monday Work Etiquette Number 159 sergetheconcierge.com/2025/03/turn...

In France, many unused train stations and schools are sold and repurposed.

Depuis plusieurs mois, Donald Trump menace d'annexer le Groenland. Ces ambitions, qui suscitent l’incompréhension dans le monde entier, s'inscrivent dans une longue tradition impérialiste américaine 👇

Tantalize Your Happy Hour with Cranberry Shrub Cocktail from 'Very Merry Cocktails' by Jessica Strand (published by Chronicle Books) ...Culled from 'Serge the Concierge' December 2020 posts sergetheconcierge.com/2020/12/tant...

Digging into the @ghost.org settings, I was able to reset one that was changed to 'private' and it seems it fixed things

Was very happy with @ghost.org until I was not. Anyone but me who tries to access spend-more-time-doing-less.ghost.io gets a 'this site is private' message. I get that same message on my phone. I can only access on my laptop. Frustrating as I set a paid guide on it. @anildash.com might know?

'Mediterranean Work & Play' will be spreading the word at first Princeton FrancoFest on Saturday, March 29. As we just launched our first 'Spend More Time Doing Less guide' with 12 properties in Occitanie a few weeks ago, we thought it would be the perfect place sergetheconcierge.com/2025/03/medi...

Radishes, Peas, Spring Tartines Recipe from 'Nature' by Alain Ducasse (published by Rizzoli)...from 'Serge the Concierge' March 2012 archives, photo by Francoise Nicol sergetheconcierge.com/2012/03/radi...

Tiny House on Gers-Landes Border is 1 of the 12 Properties Selected by ‘Mediterranean Work & Play’ in Occitanie. Fit for 2, it includes a private heated pool & jacuzzi. Full guide available for price of a book at 'Spend More Time Doing Less'. spend-more-time-doing-less.ghost.io/slow-life-sl...

Travel in your plate: Nigeria on the Menu, KWADÒN ZŌGALE, Moringa Salad Recipe from Chop Chop (Artisan Books) by Ozoz Sokoh. sergetheconcierge.com/2025/03/nige...

'Serge the Concierge' turns 20 today. I started my ‘blog’ Serge the Concierge in March 2005 after Debbie Galant who was then known as a news writer behind local news site Baristanet wrote about my nascent concierge business & called me Serge the Concierge. sergetheconcierge.com/2025/03/serg...

travel warnings dropping like dominoes

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Amid growing concerns over Big Tech firms aligning with Trump administration policies, people are starting to move their digital lives to services based overseas. Here's what you need to know.

Let’s toast to almost Spring with 'Yamazaki Mizuwari' from Tokyo Bar: 65 Recipes for Japanese-Style Cocktails & Izakaya Snacks, published by Ryland Peters & Small (Photography by Alex Luck). sergetheconcierge.com/2025/03/lets...