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• Phil’s Pesto

  

  My new obsession? Phil’s homemade pesto sauce. Being on a chronic budget, we switched out expensive pignoli (or pine) nuts for a much more affordable and butter... Read more

  Posted on 19 February 2014 LIFESTYLE, SELF EXPRESSION

• Meal Prep Part II: Pumpkin Seed Crusted Chicken Cutlets

  

  Who says healthy food has to be bland? Get rid of that boiled chicken or fish and try this one on for size: pumpkin seed crusted chicken cutlets. Read more

  Posted on 19 February 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Meal Prep Part I: Vegetable & Grain Soup

  

  Brr! Winter has officially arrived and it is COLD here in New York! Even News Channel 4 made a joke about how it is only “News 4 Degrees today.” (Not funny. Read more

  Posted on 07 January 2014 LIFESTYLE, SELF EXPRESSION

• Cherry Crest Adventure Farm (PA)

  On a recent trip to the boonies, Phil suggested we get lost in a corn maze. We always pass signs for them in the fall, and this corn-maze virgin thought they... Read more

  Posted on 11 December 2013 LIFESTYLE, SELF EXPRESSION

• Fall Favorites

  

  2013 by jfeakins86 featuring orange home accessories This fall, slip into a chunky cozy cardigan like this one from Reiss. It’s length makes it the perfect... Read more

  Posted on 11 November 2013 LIFESTYLE, SELF EXPRESSION

• Homemade Banana Peanut-Butter Cups

  

  Do you crave ice cream on a daily basis? Long for a chocolately treat at all hours of the day? Do you wish there was a healthier option that is just as... Read more

  Posted on 08 November 2013 LIFESTYLE, SELF EXPRESSION

• Vegas Baby,Vegas

  

  When dear old Dad neared 60 years of age, he decided the best present he could possibly have… was a family trip to Vegas. That’s right, the parents, the kids,... Read more

  Posted on 06 November 2013 LIFESTYLE, SELF EXPRESSION

• Homemade Butternut Squash Soup

  

  Cooking with local, seasonal fruits and vegetables is my favorite. Not only is it healthier for you due to the freshness of the ingredient (ie- nutrients,) but... Read more

  Posted on 29 October 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Stop Waiting, Start Walking

  Fashion meets functionality with Tip Flops… a flip flop with built in toe-separator. Perfect for the pedicure junkie on the go! Read more

  Posted on 28 October 2013 LIFESTYLE, SELF EXPRESSION

• Egg Fried… Cauliflower? Courtesy of The Londoner

  Ahhh, Rosie, you’ve done it again. My favorite blogger from across the pond has tricked me into thinking I’m eating a delectable, filthy, guilt-inducing... Read more

  Posted on 07 October 2013 LIFESTYLE, SELF EXPRESSION

• Eatng Soft Ice Cream, Coney Island Queen

  

  My friends and I live the New York life. We work hard, and we play hard. We’re in sales, marketing, design, advertising, hospitality and fashion: designing... Read more

  Posted on 27 August 2013 LIFESTYLE, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Roy Sisters Tour New York City- Part II

  

  We only had a few hours with the Roy sisters on Sunday, so we decided to meet at Eataly for coffee. Caffe Lavazza provides  deliciously earthy Italian flavor... Read more

  Posted on 25 August 2013 LIFESTYLE, SELF EXPRESSION

• Instagram Cop-Out

  

  It’s a total cop-out to post a blog like this, but this summer has been bu-sy. I mean BUSY! Between my (amazing) new job, backstage passes at Iron Chef America. Read more

  Posted on 21 August 2013 LIFESTYLE, SELF EXPRESSION

• Donatella Arpaia’s Lessons in Party Planning

  

  As a young woman with little entertaining experience, I’m very lucky to have Donatella Arpaia’s tips and tricks at my disposal. Read more

  Posted on 08 July 2013 LIFESTYLE, SELF EXPRESSION

• Spicy Lemon Chicken & Avocado Dressed Salad

  

  I’ve been eating out way too much lately. The new job- and new hours- have me getting home a little later than usual. And let’s face it: eating out usually mean... Read more

  Posted on 19 June 2013 RECIPES

• The Roy Sisters Tour New York City- Part I

  

  I adore having family and friends visit me in New York City. After a long week, it’s tempting to fall into a weekend rutt of cocktails, naps, and... Read more

  Posted on 17 June 2013 LIFESTYLE, SELF EXPRESSION

• How To Be A Redhead- BCLB Style

  

  Once upon a time when I first discovered Instagram, I went a little crazy in an attempt to build a following. While participating in #selfieSunday I began... Read more

  Posted on 09 June 2013 LIFESTYLE, SELF EXPRESSION

• Burning Calories with the Polar FT4 Heart Rate Monitor

  

  Working out and staying fit is a challenge and anyone who says otherwise is a liar. Having said that, the secret to weight loss is relatively simple math… One... Read more

  Posted on 04 June 2013 LIFESTYLE, SELF EXPRESSION

• Healthy Breakfast Recipe: Egg-white Vegetable Frittata with Turkey Sausage

  By now, you must know about my love for frittatas. I’ve posted about them several times before. My love-affair with this satisfying breakfast stems from two... Read more

  Posted on 03 June 2013 LIFESTYLE, SELF EXPRESSION

• Enjoy Arts and Tastes at the Eat St. Pete Festival, FL

  

  Miami has a food festival. New York has several too. There’s the Taste of Chicago, the LA Food Wine Festival, and now there’s Eat. St Pete. Read more

  Posted on 29 May 2013 LIFESTYLE, SELF EXPRESSION