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Tips for taking the most beautiful food photos. — Vegan Yum Yum Learn how to participate in a hunger challenge. — Cooking With Amy Simple and delicious: Asian pear and gouda grilled cheese sandwich. — Chow More on Hershey's chocolate's new formula. — Candy Blog Chopping chocolate is easy if you use a serrated knife.— The Kitchn Hold a bake sale for kids' cancer.— The Epi-Log Why Read more
While most eighth graders whittled away this Summer at swim camp, one young man became the hottest rising caterer in the Hamptons. Meet Greg Grossman, a 13-year-old chef prodigy from East Hampton, NY. Recently profiled in the New York Post, Grossman so far this Summer has "seared 75 pounds of scallops, cured 30 pounds of salmon, plated 200 micro-green salads and reduced at least 20 bottles of red Read more
Even though wedding meals typically include bacon-wrapped scallops, filet mignon, and wedding cake smothered in buttercream frosting, you can still enjoy a delicious vegan menu if you, your partner, or your guests follow this animal-free diet. A little creative planning is all it takes, and since many venues, caterers, and bakers are being asked more about vegan options, chances are your venders Read more
You're hiring a caterer, florist, and wedding planner, so why not also enlist the expertise of a personal trainer? If you're trying to lose weight for your wedding, having a trainer can be one of the best ways to help you reach your goals. But since you're on a timeline, it's important to ensure you're getting what you need from your training sessions. Here's how to hire the right personal Read more
Mother's Day is coming up and there are plenty of freebies and discounts going around for savvy moms to cash into. Seems like most of the discounts this year cater toward food and drinks; here are a few of them: Caribou Coffee: Buy one, get one free with this coupon. Print it out or save it on your phone. Ikea: Free breakfast of scrambled eggs, bacon, and potatoes and a cup of coffee on Sunday Read more
Throw a Mother's Day tea party — Saveur Dining debate: do you get better service at the bar? — Zagat The world's greatest wine counterfeiter is actually a genius wine blender — Grub Street SF And the best mint chocolate chip ice cream is . . . — Kitchen Daily Treat mom to free Hooter's wings this Mother's Day — Eater What to serve at a potluck lunch — Food52 Which big-time celeb Read more
One of my favorite things about weddings is how they give the couple and their loved ones so many excuses to party! And bridal showers are no exception. While I've been to all sorts of showers — tea parties, fully catered lunches, co-ed boozy bashes, and even bachelorette-shower combos, to name a few — my favorites have been ones that allowed me to mix and mingle easily with friends and enjoy Read more
This week in 1977, arguably one of the most influential clubs in history — Studio 54 — opened its doors at 254 West 54th Street, Manhattan, to the dancing public. Catering to a wide variety of clientele, the club welcomed gay and straight, black and white, famous, infamous, and totally anonymous guests. It was, by all accounts, absolutely the place to be seen in the late '70s. Not only was Read more
The BB cream craze has recently migrated from Asia to the Americas with big-time brands getting in on the action. Unfortunately, many of these lines cater mostly to fair to medium skin tones, but finally there is an option for darker-skinned women: Smashbox Camera Ready BB Cream ($39), which comes in five different shades. Used alone, this lightweight cream acts like a tinted moisturizer to even Read more
We all have our weaknesses, and yours may be a Starbucks addiction or even an avid book reading habit. Although we advocate saving, we're also a big fan of being able to indulge on occasion. After all, if you keep denying yourself, it might be counterintuitive because you may end up buying on impulse. Here are some ways you can still enjoy your favorite purchases, yet save at the same Read more
