The Labor Day long weekend is here! As much as I love a long weekend, Labor Day marks the end of summer and I am just trying to hold onto summer for as long as I can. I don’t have…
Month: August 2014
When I first did the the Clean Cleanse a few years ago, I was really amazed at how delicious “clean” food can taste. When you take away all the extra cream, butter and flour from a recipe, the flavors of…
This is the 12th and final post in my Best Bites of Italy series, a round-up of the best eats during my 2 week trip through Rome, Venice, Florence and Cinque Terre. Previous posts include… Rome: highlighting Renato e Luisa, La Gelateria del Teatro, Fried Artichokes…
Move over Marie Callender, there’s a new chicken pot pie in town. The Chicken Pot Pie at the new NoMad Bar is the be-all and end-all of chicken pot pies. You already know I’m obsessed with Chef Daniel Humm ever…
This is the 11th post in my Best Bites of Italy series, a round-up of the best eats during my 2 week trip through Rome, Venice, Florence and Cinque Terre. Previous posts include… Rome: highlighting Renato e Luisa, La Gelateria del Teatro, Fried Artichokes at Giggetto, La Pizza…
The CSA has officially taken over my fridge. Every week, I get a new mix of veggies that I’m challenged to cook and finish through the week. On weeks that I’m dining out more than cooking (such as this past…
Happy Thursday! Now that the weekend is just 2 days away, are you thinking about what you’re going to do this weekend yet? I know I am. I already mentioned this on my 5 Things You Must Do in NYC…
Just got back from the David Yurman Sample Sale at Chelsea Market and wanted to give you guys the 411 of what’s there. Usually the lines are crazy by the time the doors open (I am talking about a one…
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Adulting is hard. I’m a 34 year old Googler learning how to be a full time adult. Hope this blog inspires you to spice things up and to live your best life! More about me→