Since Fat Tuesday is coming up (with or without parades, NOLA still celebrates), I thought I’d share a king cake recipe my friend Rebecca told me about – she calls it the Trailer Park version of king cake but I call it the Why Scratch Bake if You Don’t Have To version of king cake. […]
How many times have you seen someone pile their salad plate with all sorts of healthy veggies only to top them off with a pound of extremely unhealthy dressing? You may even be guilty of doing that yourself. Well, did you know that certain dressings can actually make a simple salad more caloric than a […]
Here are our suggestions for where to go to dine and drink in on Valentine’s Day, whether you’re spending it with your beau or your gals. e2 emeril’s eatery: Could this special V-day menu be any lovelier? If you dine at e2, don’t forget about their amazing selection of craft cocktails. The classic champagne […]
Whether you want to shack up cabin fever-style in the mountains or stroll down the charming streets of Charleston with your love, we’ve got a few ideas for romantic retreats to make this Valentine’s Day extra sweet. Asheville: Contrary to popular belief, it’s not all drum circles and granola crunching in Asheville. The quirky little […]
The cards, the jewelry, the fresh bouquets of flowers… I just love Valentine’s Day. Oh and let’s not forget the candy. I mean, what woman can resist a nice big box of delicious chocolates? Unfortunately, February can really test a person’s willpower. I know that I practically have to run past the Valentine’s Day candy […]
My favorite way to get my body rebalanced is to infuse it with lots of much needed vitamins by drinking smoothies. I’m not talking about the sugary ones that you can buy at the food court in the mall, of course. I’m talking about healthy, pure, homemade smoothies. When making smoothies , I really like […]
If you had grumpily resigned yourself to the belief that pleasing the man in your life entails a garish, greasy, Cheeto-fingered party in front of the TV February 2nd, complete with obnoxious footballs on ALL THE THINGS and a big ole bag of Lays Original with White Trash Dip [no judgment from me, I love […]
If you had grumpily resigned yourself to the belief that pleasing the man in your life entails a garish, greasy, Cheeto-fingered party in front of the TV February 2nd, complete with obnoxious footballs on ALL THE THINGS and a big ole bag of Lays Original with White Trash Dip [no judgment from me, I love […]
Whether you’re on a sugar detox, have sworn off carbs, or decided that gluten is the enemy, you’ve probably made some sort of diet-related resolution for the New Year. I personally prefer to add something healthy to my diet rather than putting lots of restrictions on myself. It helps me stick to my goals, and […]
We’re not here to judge. Some folks swear by juicing, some think it’s a dieting and nutritional fad that can do way more harm than good (see Tracy Anderson’s tiny rant comparing them to twinkies here. Have you seen this woman? I’m not sure she’d know a twinkie if it marched up and kicked her […]
January and February make me want to put on my comfiest slippers and cuddle up by the fireplace under my warmest blanket with a delicious cup of something good. Unfortunately, a lot of seasonal drinks are loaded with sugar and empty calories….not what I want for myself or my family. That’s why I’ve been on […]
No offense to fruit cake, but I’m pretty sure that it falls under the category of gifts that no one actually wants to receive. Yet somehow or another, fruit cake is at least rumored to be a pretty standard holiday gift year after year. If you’re going to a party this season, I suggest showing […]
