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I love Brussels sprouts, which is probably news to Mamaist, who tried to make me eat them for years. The trick, I discovered, is eating them fresh (not frozen)—and with meat, preferably bacon. I had this epiphany while I was in college, and I've never looked back. This has led me to amazing finds, like the Brussels sprouts and bacon salad at Alison at Blue Bell and the duck fat-fried, lardon-enhanced sprouts frequently served as a special at St. Stephen's Green in Fairmount. It's also led me to experiment in my own kitchen, and this time of year, when the cute little veggies are in season and readily available at Iovine Brothers in Reading Terminal Market, my love of trying new things with Brussels sprouts knows no bounds. Below is the recipe for my most recent concoction. I think it's a keeper—and because I'm still weight watching, it's a keeper that's not too bad for your diet!

Many of us were introduced to female politics during the “sleepover.” You remember—sometime around midnight, after watching two movies starring the Brat Pack, when somebody got frustrated with herself for eating too many Doritos, made a snide comment, and hurt another’s feelings? Within minutes, we had chosen sides, moved our sleeping bags, and shot mean looks until the birthday girl started crying and her mother threatened to send us all home. A few hours of sleep and some pancakes ironed out grudges, but all it took was another rude remark to spark the division again.

Oh James. How we love thee so. Tributes have already been paid to your honor here on these pages, but it was not until recently that I had the pleasure of making your acquaintance. From the tagliatelle with duck and dark chocolate to the salted carmel dessert, each dish was a surprise and a delight. I will be back. Often.

Well hey there, readers! As you might recall, we're having a party tomorrow. You haven't forgotten, have you? Well, in case you have, or in case you just weren't sure if you wanted to go and you needed some enticement, we have some details for you: There will be free food. Come and get your pre-dinner snack on! But keep in mind, once the food is gone, it's gone. So try to get to...

Remember last month, when some math whiz at Carnegie Mellon decided that Phillyist was the 47th-most important blog... in the universe? Well, the staff of Phillyist got to thinking that we had you to thank for that, so we wanted to buy you all a drink. And then, we got to thinking that 47 is only five away from the meaning of life, and we decided that not only did we want to buy...