Cider Braised Pork Chops help beat March weather »
Here in Boston, the slow March transition from winter to spring brings a mix of weather. Snow storms can be followed by rainy warm days and everywhere the ground is covered in a slick of mud.
Read more...Leftovers, it’s what’s for dinner »
Every night I am faced with the same dilemma: what should I make for dinner? I check the fridge, the cupboards, the pantry, nothing. I don’t even know what I want! Fortunately, I recently came across this website called Recipe Puppy.
Read more...Loving My Veggies with Angie Harmon and Hidden Valley »
Working with moms both in our office and through the many women I’ve met through social media, I constantly hear about the challenges of feeding picky eaters, particularly getting them to eat veggies. Tricks range from hiding veggies in food to blending them in shakes and include bribing or rewarding kids for just a few bites. However, one of my favorite suggestions does not hide what’s good for kids, but rather gets them to love veggies by dipping in the always-delicious ranch dressing.
Read more...Mediterranean Cooking at its Finest: Simply ZOV is Simply Spectacular »
Flipping through the gorgeous pages of Simply ZOV, I have come to the realization that this book is destined to obtain a spot on my easy to reach shelf of timeless cookbooks. Making its home next to classics such as the Joy of Cooking, these beautifully photographed and meticulously, yet simply, designed recipes have granted this book a permanent residence in my cookbook shelf.
Read more...Biscotti Babies review and giveaway »
A year ago today, I was smack in the middle of spending a fabulous semester studying abroad in Florence, Italy. I loved all things Italian before I went, but after four months of Italian living I became totally obsessed. Now that I am back in the US I love getting my hands on anything genuinely Italian or things that remind me of my time there. Naturally, this means I jumped at the chance to try Biscotti Babies from Edible Adventures.
Read more...Heart healthy file gumbo for Mardi Gras »
Happy Mardi Gras! While traditional New Orleans recipes are delicious, they’re usually not very healthy. This recipe from Michael Fenster, MD, a Board Certified Interventional Cardiologist, takes a traditional file gumbo and transforms it into a more healthful version-with no sacrifice in flavor.
Read more...Mario Batali’s The Macallan Apple Fritters »
A few weeks ago during the Super Bowl, celebrity chefs Mario Batali, Emiril Lagasse, Guy Fiore, Tim Love along with Major League Baseball pitcher, Jamie Moyer, hosted their annual Spaghetti Western – an exclusive, celebrity-packed Texas-inspired dinner.
Read more...Gluten free (and guilt free) chocolate cake »
I’ve been cooking gluten free (GF) for my mother-in-law for over 10 years now. At the beginning it was such a challenge and I had to hunt high and low for special GF baking mixes. Luckily, it’s much easier now that more and more people are interested in the GF lifestyle.
Read more...EatSmart Precision Plus Bathroom Scale »
Monitor the progress of your dieting goals with the new Precision Plus Bathroom Scale from EatSmart. Equipped with a 4-inch LCD display, this sleek scale provides quick and accurate weight readings down to the nearest 0.2. The only drawback? Sucking in your stomach won't fool its digital reading. Read more and enter to win your own Precision Plus Scale here.
Read more...Brunching with Arbor Mist and the Hostess with the Mostess »
On a recent Friday morning, I was invited to attend a brunch held by Arbor Mist and hosted by Jennifer Sbranti, the Hostess with the Mostess, at the gorgeous Rooftop Garden Room at the Gramercy Park Hotel. As an avid brunch fan, I was thrilled to attend. Seriously, I will travel anywhere at any time of the morning to have brunch with friends or family.
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