Read Full ArticleLegacies It sure didn't take long for the shock of Heath Ledger's death to yield to the inevitable criticisms of his life. Here's author/blogger Mary Castillo's take on the latest...Didja hear about the shocking new video of Heath Ledger that will air on Entertainment Tonight? I won't watch it because I'll be at a book club meeting with my neighbors. But I when I read the story I wondered if we would remember Mr. Ledger more for his alleged drug addictions than his electrifying... | ||
Read Full ArticleUne Soupe Stalingrad, s'il vous plait Here's a funny and irreverent post from Chez Pim...RATP, the Paris transit agency, is running a soup contest in honor of the launch of Ratatouille DVD. They are asking people to submit a soup recipe inspired by one of the names of the Paris metro stops. According to the website the prize is some sort of special night on the town at one of the Michelin multi-star restaurants. If that sounds interesting to you, go and enter a recipe to try your luck. Read More... | ||
Read Full ArticleScallops with Cauliflower, Dried Cherries, and Capers We love Epicurious for the fabulous recipes they find using the most interesting ingredient combinations. Here's one delicious way to enjoy cauliflower (who knew?!)...Read More... | ||
Read Full ArticleNew Product: French Kiss Gum Hmmmm... just in time for Valentine's Day. This one's from Cinnamon Kitten. Pucker up!Brand: TheraBreath Name: French Kiss Gum Price: $9 USD for 3 packs of 12Ok I'm sure everyone can agree that fresh, clean breath is definitely something everyone wants. Product Notes: - gum doesn't contain aspartame or saccharin- breath-freshening power of gum lasts long after the taste runs out - this is because the taste is not what is responsible for the breath... | ||
Read Full ArticleFriday Five: Wynton Marsalis's Five Things I Love to Eat Blogger Chez Pim asks musician Wynton Marsalis about his five fave foods. You might be surprised which comfort foods made it to the list!Chez Pim presents a new feature, Friday Five, in which I hoodwink invite fascinating people from all walks of life to answer five questions about food. The first guest -€“ also known as unsuspecting victim -€“ is Wynton Marsalis. Read More... | ||
Read Full Article7 Ways To Tweak Your Diet Food is good ... not going over board is even better!If you're like me, you overindulged a little during the holidays. Now a month later, the daily ritual of hopping to pull your pants over your hips and sucking in the gut to button them is starting to get a little old. Read More... | ||
Read Full ArticleThis Chick Is A Mother Hen This is for all you Chicks who are also Moms...I'm standing in front of my bathroom mirror, putting on makeup. My daughter watches me with a curious look on her face. 'Mom, you don't have to get all fancy for us.' 'Sometimes moms like to look extra nice, just for fun.' 'I like it better when you just look... regular.' Read More... | ||
Read Full ArticleThe Cashmere Mafia For all of you still suffering from Sex and the City withdrawal...Have you guys seen this show yet? I stumbled into it while flipping channels Sunday night and am undecided. At first glance, it is very much a Sex and the City wannabe - no surprise since SATC creator, Darren Star is behind this one too, but it is also kind of fun. The production value is really good and the cast is polished and perfect. Just the kind of shallow entertainment we Chicks take guilty pleasure... | ||
Read Full ArticleDoes 'Fast-Casual' Even Exist? The Gothamist wonders, as do we all, about the newest trend in restaurant styles known as "Fast Casual"...A Times article on the popularity of “fast-casual†restaurants continues to cause some major head scratching. But the trend spotting that motivated the article remains dubious. Ostensibly about “fast-casual†restaurants – defined as a hybrid of places like McDonald’s and Applebee’s – the article implies that the latter has... | ||
Read Full ArticleA Special Night Out Mamaluv's birthday dinner escapade...It's that time of year again. As a child, you eagerly count down the days starting months in advance; as an adult (especially women), you duck your head and hope no one notices the date (although secretly hope that your special someone will make a big hoopla about it). I'm talking about birthdays. Yesterday was mine. My good friend informed me that she was coming over at 6 to babysit and expected us to be on our way for a... | ||
Read Full ArticleBrunswick Stew Want to try something new? Here's a hearty stew that hails from Southeastern US, courtesy of Epicurious.Read More... | ||
Read Full ArticleI’m so rumbly in my tumbly for Ghiradelli Triple Chocolate Brownies Bargainista's found a home-run in the aisles at Costco. Brownies, anyone?Love chocolate? Need to bake something yummy to impress a crowd in a hurry? Well, I’ve got the perfect treat for you...I found a four-pack of Ghiradelli Triple Chocolate Brownie mix at my neighbourhood Costco – and it only cost $6.99. Read More... | ||
Read Full ArticleZagats Settle Up, Put Company for Sale Word has it, Zagat is for sale. At a mere $200 million, it'll be interesting to see who snaps it up. Read Gothamist's article on the subject...Tim and Nina Zagat, whose eponymous ratings guide started in 1979 as a two-page typed list of New York restaurants, are putting their baby on the market. Insiders peg the company’s worth at $200 million; the Times thinks the brand will prove attractive to companies like AT&T, who could use it to build exclusive mobile phone... | ||
Read Full ArticleToronto: Winterlicious Jan 25 - Feb 7 Every year, twice a year Toronto gets the luxury of sampling gourmet 3 course meals from some of the finest restaurants in the city for only $20 - $35. Winterlicious begins!Book early as reservations to the best hot spots get snapped up right away. Read More... | ||
Read Full ArticleMcD's Wants to Make You a Cappuccino "I'll have a Big Mac, an order of Fries and a large skinny no foam latte please..."You may find yourself saying that at a golden arches drive through near you - sooner than you think! McDonalds has announced plans to introduce gourmet coffee to their offerings this year. They are taking on coffee giant Starbucks, hiring Baristas at all of their US burger chains. They've already been doing it in the UK and Canada will no doubt follow shortly. What do you think?... | ||
Read Full ArticleTop 10 Restaurant Picks for 2007 While 2007 wasn't a huge travel year for us, we did manage to visit a few cities and try some excellent food. Here's our list of the top 10 restaurant experiences we had this year:Best Service 1. Sushi Yasuda - New York Conveniently located a couple of blocks from Grand Central Station, this is a one of a kind sushi experience you won't want to miss. The fish is so fresh you'll have trouble eating sushi anywhere else. Try the scallops with a hint of... | ||
Read Full ArticleRoast Chicken With Dried Fruit And Almonds Recipe from Bon Appetit. Post & pic from Epicurious.comInspired by all that's great about Sephardic cooking, this roast chicken feels both homey and exotic. What to drink: A light- to medium-bodied red wine with dark fruit flavors is just the thing. Try the Giacosa 2005 Dolcetto d'Alba (Italy, $20) or the Campo Viejo 2000 Reserva (Spain, $13). Read More... | ||
Read Full ArticleBritney Spears' lawyers ask to quit custody case Britney Spears' lawyers in her custody battle with ex-husband Kevin Federline are quitting. The law firm Trope and Trope asked ...Read More... | ||
Read Full ArticleCranberry Maple Pudding Cake Recipe from Bon AppetitRead More... | ||
Read Full ArticleClock is Ticking on New Year's Eve Restaurant Reservations Read up for some great recommendations from The Gothamist for New Year's Eve...There's such a dizzying number of ways to throw money away on New Year's Eve that it's always tempting to just stay home and avoid the throngs of staggering amateurs altogether. But what to do about dinner? If you're not in the mood to cook, it's really not such a bad night to sample some of the New Year's Eve restaurant specials, as long as you're willing to a few extra bucks. Read... | ||
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