u/Automatic_Farmer_726

So, I love a savory danish, think like the bacon cheese danish at Solid State Coffee on the Upper West Side. But, I don't have a go-to place on the Upper East Side. Does any one have any recommendation? I'm not particular on the flavor combinations as long as it's savory.

I've been making a lot of frozen yogurts using the Fage 2% fat, fruit, vanilla paste, and sweetener. I've tried fresh fruit, frozen fruit, and fruit that I've cooked down. All have come out great!

This time, I thought about using a jam. My exact recipe was:

• 400 grams 2% Fage
• 160 grams Apricot Preserves (Bonne Maman)
• 1.5 tsp vanilla bean paste

I blended everything together before freezing. I froze it for about 18 hours (usually do 16-24 hours). I noticed that the top didn't have the usually very frozen hump and appeared a bit soft if I pushed very hard but was definitely frozen. I spun it and it as frozen yogurt, and it came out very soft. Not liquid but like very cold yogurt not the expect frozen yogurt texture. I ate it as it.

But, I was wondering what I did wrong?

Did I just not let it freeze enough? Do jams do weird things to the texture/machine (even though it was blended in)? Any other suggestions?

My husband and I would are starting to plan a trip for next year for our late honeymoon. We were originally to go around the one-year anniversary of our wedding (April) though we are flexible. I think we are leaning towards a boat-based trip. Finally, we are big birders and that is a big driver for this trip.

So far, I have read different advice for different species. If we are interested in maximizing the birds that we see, do you have recommendations on when we should go (is April OK, or another time of year?), and what would be the best route? Thank you!

Anyone have recommendations for cafes, bars, etc that host game nights, trivia, book clubs, walking clubs, etc on the Upper East Side? I know of these sorts of these in other neighborhoods but specifically looking for around here, to meet and make friends in the area.

They have found 14 cases, grown the area of concern to include 10075, 10028, and 10128, and saying to monitor symptons if you live, work, or visited these zip codes since last June. If we do regularly visit/live in these areas, what should we do for prevention? Wear a mask?

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This question is somewhat inspired by the previous post on 66th vs 90th. I recently moved to 66th and have liked it (though agree with much of the drawbacks that folks mentioned in that thread).

My question is, do I live in the UES? From my understanding it is, yes because the UES starts where the park starts. However, when some people (especially non-NYers) ask what neighborhood I live in, and then what cross street, they are like "oh, you don't live in the real UES" or "no, you don't live in the UES."

I'm genuine asking because I don't want to sound stupid and kind of tired of this feedback.

Edit: Thank you, all! I felt like I was going crazy with the reactions I have been getting. 😅