Author: classandthecitygirl

Classic PB&J Muffins

I’ve been feeling under-the-weather the last few days – how did I manage to catch a virus while on vacation?! – and have been eating really plain. I was looking for a sweet snack that was also healthy and decided nothing could be more versatile 

Take Me Out To The Ballgame

Let’s Go Mets! Let’s Go Mets! Let’s Go Mets! There’s a lot going on with last year’s World Series Champion runner-up team and I had the opportunity to see everything first-hand last week. With strong pitching, solid fielding and a batting lineup that left room 

Crispy Coconut Shrimp

The last few days have been super relaxing down the shore. We’ve been blessed with beautiful (but hot!!) weather so I’ve been able to spend a lot of time outside and on the beach which has been so nice. I’ve let myself be more loose 

Lovely Lavender Loaf with Lemon Glaze

If you love lavender as much as I do, this loaf cake is a dream come true. Lavender is my absolute favorite smell and surprisingly, this was my first time cooking with it! Essential lavender oil is known to be a relaxer and stress-reliever. Enjoying 

Brighten Your Monday With Good Earth Beauty + GIVEAWAY

Happy Monday! I’m hoping to help you kick off the week in an exciting way by hosting a giveaway for Good Earth Beauty Rose and Green Tea Face Moisturizer and Strawberry Apple and Banana Brightening Mask. To enter the giveaway: You must be a U.S. 

Two Keys To A Successful Workout (Learned The Hard Way)

It has reached the point where every time I’m doing mountain climbers less than classy words slip out of my mouth and onto my old, overused yoga mat. It’s time for a new one, I know. This mat has been through a lot and it’s time 

Guilt-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies

Guilt-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies

It’s sometimes the simplest cravings that come up out of nowhere and won’t go away until you’ve satisfied them! The fun part is tricking those cravings into accepting the healthier version of what they’re really looking for. These Guilt-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies replace unhealthy ingredients 

The Five Healthy Beach Treats You Need To Try Before The End of Summer

It’s so unfortunate that there are so many companies out there trying to sell snacks that are “healthy” and “good for you” through deceiving advertisements and marketing ploys. Always make sure to check the ingredient list at the back of the package – the fewer 

Romagna Ready 2 Go – A Restaurant Review

Romagna Ready 2 Go – 182 Bleeker Street New York, NY 10012 When you hear that a secret Florentine garden recently opened as part of an authentic Italian restaurant in Greenwich Village, your first question should probably be how soon can I get there… After 

Red White and Blueberry Pound Cake

I’ve always been drawn to getting cutesy and creative when it comes to baking for holidays – as you’ve seen with my Chocolate Coconut Oatmeal Nest Cookies this past April. With the 4th of July holiday weekend finally here, I wanted to make something patriotic and