A while back I read a tip somewhere– I wish I could remember where– to save all veggie scraps in the freezer to make stock. The idea is pretty simple– all those stems, outer layers of onion, etc. that you […]
I LOVE these sneakers! The logo is a little bold for my taste-- I'm a classic Internationalist and Air Max 90 kinda gal-- but the message makes it all worth it. I love walking around …
Oh, the hunt for light fixtures. They can change the entire look of a room. And, the desire to get it right has me browsing Pinterest daily. For the den, I finally went with the …
A few years ago, a good friend gave me the Sarabeth's Bakery cookbook. The first thing I made was Mrs. Stein's Chocolate Cake (page 115). I'm not a super duper chocolate lover-- I usually need to …
I planted a bunch of basil this summer because I looooooove pesto. A basic pesto just takes a few simple ingredients--basil, garlic, nuts and olive oil. I normally add parmesan cheese but this batch is for …
No doubt you've heard of BLUE APRON. Founded in 2012, Blue Apron is probably the best known "ingredients delivered, prepared by you" services. In the four years since the New York-based startup starting delivering meals there has …
I've had the SANSAIRE Immersion Circulator in my wish list for a long time. What is sous vide and what does the immersion circulator do? No idea. A friend told me it was cool and that …
How do I keep this 'do up? Great products. My three favorite hair products for a firm, yet pliable hold: 1. BABYLISS Pro BABP2800 Porcelain Ceramic 2000-Watt Dryer, $57 at Amazon I finally replaced my tempermental hair …
Mom was right. Eye cream is important. My three favorite eye cream/treatment products: 1. StriVectin® TL™ 360° Tightening Eye Serum, 1 oz., $69 at Nordstrom Great for puffy eyes, this serum tightens and lifts. I love the …
I went to go check out HONEY BUTTER CHICKEN over the weekend. First thoughts: everyone was super nice, lots of parking, no wait (if you're in before noon), good cocktails and the chicken may have …
My business trips to New York always seem to dictate staying in Midtown. On my last trip, I discovered Radiance Tea House just a couple blocks away from the hotel. The lunch menu (PDF) includes variety …
Stumbled on Dinky Donuts at Edgefest. So yummy. Perfect size, perfect texture. Our cinammon sugar batch didn't last long.
