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Chocolate marbled banana bread

A moist banana loaf swirled with chocolate is a delicious way to get creative with a basic recipe. It’s easy to do and results in a beautiful, rich sweet bread. I used my basic go to recipe and mixed some of the batter with chocolate and swirled it. Here’s how to make it: Chocolate marbled…

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Herb panko crusted pork tenderloin

Pork tenderloin is my favorite cut of pork, it cooks quickly and is tender and delicious. I added an herbed panko crust for both texture and flavor. You only need to cook for 25-35 minutes in the oven so it’s a quick meal that’s so easy to make. Here’s how to make it: Herb panko…

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Playboys back!

Playboy magazine is having a bit of a resurgence! Good!

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Apollo 11 and the first men on the moon. Let’s go back. It’s Moon Day!

It’s the anniversary of Apollo 11 and we’re all talking about the moon and going back on Moon Day!

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Friday Night Bangers, Week Two. Justin Timberlake: FutureSex/LoveSounds.

FutureSex/LoveSounds. Listening to the sensual tunes of this album by Justin Timberlake is like a right of passage. And if you haven’t yet? Boy are you in for a sweet treat. It’s Friday Night Bangers here at The Loftus Party! And for this week’s pick, I have selected what can easily be deemed some of…

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Sausage, pepper and onion hoagie an homage to street fair food

The San Gennaro street fair/festival is a NYC institution. From September 12-22 Little Italy (viva Italia) will be lined with food stands or trucks and thousands of hungry people, its a must visit if you are in NYC in September and no one can erase the fact that Italians (along with Irish immigrants) built NYC….

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Random Reads: Road Trip!

Route 66 is 100 years old this year, making the natural human for wander lust more fun, accessible and family friendly. As we celebrate the anniversary of our the Mother Road, here are three random reads for people who love roadside stops and tourist attractions..both new and ancient: Route 66 A.D.: On The Trail of…

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Sunday Jams: 311

When you crank up the reggae-rock vibes of 311, you get instant small surf-town feels. Think Santa Cruz, California… with board shorts, bonfires, and endless summer. But these guys actually formed way back in 1988 in Omaha, Nebraska! Yup, the heartland generating one of the funkiest, laid-back sounds of the 90s. They’ve been dropping hits…

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