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Of the year's blockbuster hits, the movie Julie and Julia was perhaps one of our guiltiest pleasures. Hollywood aside, 2009 will be remembered as the year that cooking for one became a hot topic. It helps when a culinary legend like Judith Jones, formerly Julia Child's editor, tackles such it a topic. But Ms. Jones was neither the first nor only one to write for solos. In fact her book The Pleasures of Cooking for One succeeded two others of the same ilk. The Pleasure is All Mine: Selfish for Modern Life by Suzanne Pirret and What We Eat When We're Alone by Deborah Madison and Patrick McFarlin are more stories than cook books, but they include wonderful single-serve recipes as well as tips and anecdotes about dining alone.

Here are two great recipes from each of those books. We hope you will take the time to try them out!

What We Eat When We're Alone by Deborah Madison and Patrick McFarlin

Roast Bone-In, Skin On Chicken Breasts with Herb Butter

Both the bone and the

By Lori Bizzoco

According to Online Dating Magazine, more than 40 million single Americans have used dating sites at one time or another. Of that, three million are married or in long-term relationships. Online dating has come along way since it began entering our homes in the 90's.

Even with such favorable figures, many people have a hard time breaking the silence and changing their status from single surfer to committed couple. If you're struggling with what to say or how to begin a conversation, you're not alone. The key is taking the time to read each profile and construct your introduction so that you go from pen pal to first date in no time.

Caught on Film

It takes a lot of thought and vulnerability to post a photo online. If want to get past the cliché "Hello, how are you?" scan their picture and find a detail that would otherwise go unnoticed. Maybe their rocking some nice bling, their hair was styled special or they're sporting a hot tie. Why keep the

Thanksgiving kicks-off the final countdown of the year reminding us that we have officially survived another 365 days of being single. First comes the turkey dinner surrounded by family members giving thanks to their significant others. Shortly after is the scene of kissing under the mistletoe and fireplaces burning for two. Then the hugs and embraces from lovers ringing in a New Year takes place as the clock tolls midnight. It's hard being alone when couple hood seems to be the prerequisite for the holiday season.

This year, prime yourself early to enjoy the season more fully. You don't need to be the Grinch who stole Christmas. Most people are in good spirits, giving you the best time of all to meet someone new.

1) Deck the Halls
Don't let being single keep you from decorating your home. Make it a festive event by inviting friends, family and while you're at it, that handsome single who just moved to your block. If you don't know your neighbors, there's no

Stressed about finding the perfect present for a pal who's on the prowl, a sister or other who is flying solo for the season or a suddenly single office mate? No need to panic. You're about to get your hands on the Single Edition Just for One Gift Guide for 2009. The only comprehensive shopping list filled with whimsical, wishful and useful items that will satisfy every single person in your life. A word to the wise before you delve any further: these gift item suggestions can also be passed along to friends and family who somehow still have no clue what to get you this holiday season - just think of us as a registry or wish list and use it to prod people to get you something you deserve and might actually want.

SinglePup Doggies Tease: From the makers of the SingleTease now come flirty little tees for those furry friends in the family. With slogans like "Dont make me beg (for your #) and Pet me (if you're single), this line of doggy duds is perfect for a pet loving pal who's

New Yorkers have no excuse for dateless Friday nights.

More than half of all Manhattan residents are living alone -- and the number of singles in the city is continuing to rise to historic levels, new Census Bureau data show.

That means you've got a 50-50 shot that the cute neighbor down the hall is looking for love.

The borough now resembles some kind of "Sex and the City" fantasyland with a majority of households, 50.3 percent, with just one resident -- no roommate, no spouse, no family, no kids.

When the other four boroughs are factored in, the single household rate drops to 33.5 percent -- a little closer to the national average of 27.5 percent, according the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

New York first passed the 50 percent mark in 2007 in what sociologists called an inevitable trend.

There are numerous forces turning Manhattan into an isle of singletons, explained William Helmreich, deputy chairman of City College's sociology department.

From medical marijuana to cannabis cafes in Portland, everyone is talking about toking these days. With over 15 million Americans admitting that they use it regularly, marijuana is still widely popular among Americans and it seems that several new breeds of users have emerged in the last few years.

There are stiletto stoners whom, based on a poll conducted by Marie Claire magazine, are powerful and professional females and baby boomers who are big on bong hits. More skiers are getting high on the slopes, more people can't see a movie or a show without prepping for it and more people think nothing of driving while buzzed. And medical patients now find that smoking pot may be an integral part of their treatment plan.

It's a new and improved user, one who is often a highly educated professional (or retiree) with an annual household income of more than $75,000. And if you're single, there's a good chance you're one of them. That's because according to The Substance Abuse and

Americans are obsessed with famous picture perfect unions. Yet even celebrities with a fan base of followers, don't always have an easy time settling down. Being a single baby boomer can make it even harder. With busy schedules whose basics are not unlike our own: demanding job, children to raise, grocery shopping, laundry and car brakes that need replacing, overseeing a household alone isn't easy. With several life experiences behind you, now is the perfect time to be fabulous on your own.

Take some tips from the ten celebrity boomers below, all of whom are hot, single and living life for one. These guys and gals really know how to "work it" and so can you. While you're having fun, that special someone may come along.

George Clooney, 48
Spending time in Italy, zooming on motorcycles, and political activism in Darfur are more hip and stunning than this aging actor's silver mane. Given he was voted People Magazine's "Sexiest Man Alive" (twice), there's no denying he's