The sophisticated escape from that too-long to-do list.
Orange ya glad it’s summer? Finally! Today marks the second official day of the hottest, happiest and most relaxed season. I’ve been focusing eating a balanced diet – meaning sometimes it’s good to make yourself a cheat treat! – and have been creating some super easy …
If you really want to lose weight and get fit, the most important factor is discipline. It’s crazy to think that every morning you will wake up at 6:30, put on your gym clothes and get your workout in before class and work. Each day …
There’s always something to celebrate! Our minds and the media are always geared towards focusing on the negative. Too often we think of the things we want and don’t have instead of appreciating what we have been blessed with. When Red Velvet NYC reached out …
The first thing I like to do when coming home from a trip – especially a long one – is a quick detox of only healthy homemade snacks and meals. Arriving home from a month in Italy (posts are on their way, I promise!) I …
It seems to be a proven fact that whenever I get stressed I quickly gravitate to the kitchen. Making something cute and delicious out of just a few ingredients is a sort of catharsis for me and it gets me out of reality for a …
Café Koosje – Plantage Middenlaan 37, 1018 DB Amsterdam, Netherlands 4-17 Pounds Café Koosje is just a few stops on the tram from the town of Dieman, halfway into the main city of Amsterdam. Located in a quaint residential area full of coffee shops, places …
I know I’m way behind on my posts… but this is for a good reason! Ever since moving to London my down time has been close to none, and that isn’t a bad thing. I’ve been doing so much exploring and cooking that I’ve …
Just a few simple ingredients can go a long way in a good risotto. The fluffy rice and porchini mushrooms make for a practically perfect pairing, and this risotto is the perfect appetizer or side dish, especially when accompanied by a nice white wine. I …
If you’re like me, you know the importance of a delicious chocolaty cheat treat. You also know that one quickly turns into two, then three, then you decide to skip your workout because you don’t have the energy, and then you reward yourself with one …
It’s one of the best times of year. The middle of a warm, beautiful summer where you want nothing more than to have your toes in the sand and a martini in hand. Despite this wish, some of this beautiful weather and relaxation must be …