I love to read, but often don’t have a clue where to find interesting, good books. Kim, a friend of mine, shared a link on Facebook that will become my go-to source. In 2003, the BBC asked UK readers to vote for their favorite books. The result was this comprehensive list of the Top 100 books. Some of you…
Mediallion or pendant necklaces are a great new accessory to try this Spring. To me, they feel more personal than the large statement necklaces we’ve seen for the last few seasons. They also pair well with 70’s inspired items shown on the runway.
There’s nothing quite like browned butter to elevate simple ingredients. Its nutty, toasted flavor is elegant, yet reassuring. Browning butter is relatively simple to do, and it plays nicely with a number of ingredients.
Each season, Chanel releases new nail colors that set the trends in polish for the season. Their latest, Black Pearl, is supposed to be the new “it” color for Spring. According to the blogs I’ve read, it’s a mixture of gray and green. If you don’t want to spend $25 on nail polish, keep an eye out…
In January, I find myself torn, like most Americans, between heavy, comfort food and more figure-friendly fare. That being said, I’m happy to report I’ve found the perfect solution to mid-January cravings: Turkey Burgers (with feta). We’ve been eating a lot of these lately at our house, and they’re the perfect balance of comfort (burger) and health (turkey). They also…
After seasons of skinny jeans and jeggings, I’m happy to report trouser jeans are supposed to be “in” for spring. I picked up a pair for myself and love how polished (yet comfortable) they feel. If you haven’t tried this trend, I’d recommend taking it for a spin.
I’m a planner in and out of the kitchen. Each week, I make a grocery list and a meal plan based on our schedule.* I’m not someone who is able to just look into my fridge and dream up meals. When you’re cooking for two, the result is a kitchen is full of “extra” ingredients. Last night, I made use…
This year in lieu of going to a large party, we invited a small group of friends to our house for New Year’s Eve. I wanted to create a menu that was elegant enough for a holiday, but simple to put together. I used the Barefoot Contessa approach and took a lot of help from…
After a month of holiday-related gluttony, I feel the urge to pare down. If you know my mother, you’re aware I am genetically predisposed to this way of thinking. The idea of starting fresh in the New Year isn’t a new one, but my take on it is a little different this year. Lately, I’ve been telling myself to let…
