Ruth Reichl: "American Food Is the Best in the World Right Now"


Updated 01/15/12 1:04 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Ruth Reichl Interview at the Good Food Awards

This weekend, food artisans from around the country are being honored in the second annual Good Food Awards, which celebrate American food producers who enhance the country's agricultural landscape and help to build community. While the awards are relatively new to the gastronomic landscape, they're already backed by some of the country's biggest food influencers, such as Whole Foods, and seminal Read more

Ludacris Shows His Soul at CES


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Ludacris Soul Headphones at CES 2012

What's the Consumer Electronics Show without a sprinkle of celebrity-endorsed gadgets? This year, hip-hop mogul Ludacris was on hand to introduce the latest additions to his Soul by Ludacris headphone line. In 2012, the new finishes are all about shine. The SL300 noise-canceling headphones come in chrome gold, and the SL150 hi-def headphones are chrome silver. The SL100 model now has a white Read more

Katie Lee Shares Her Secrets For Throwing a Simply Chic Holiday Cocktail Party


Updated 12/19/11 5:26 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Katie Lee's Holiday Entertaining Tips and Appetizer Recipes

The holidays are always a little hectic, and there's definitely some added pressure for those of us who volunteer to play host for a Hanukkah celebration, Christmas dinner, or New Year's Eve party. We caught up with entertaining expert Katie Lee as she toasted her role as Clos du Bois wine ambassador in LA, and couldn't resist asking for some advice on how to make throwing a successful seasonal Read more

A Butterball Turkey Talk-Line Expert Weighs in on Thanksgiving


Updated 11/22/11 12:57 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Butterball Turkey Talk-Line Interview

We may be living and breathing Thanksgiving plans this week, but we've got nothing on the experts answering phones over at the Butterball Turkey Talk Line, who stand by each holiday season to answer your every turkey conundrum. I recently dialed the company's talk line headquarters in Naperville, IL, where I caught up with veteran talk-line expert Marty Van Ness. She's been offering turkey Read more

Real Mom Gift Guide: All Debra Messing Wants For the Holidays Is . . .


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Debra Messing's Holiday Wish List

Window shopping has never been so charitable! If you happen to be doing some holiday shopping in New York City or San Francisco, take a look at the store windows you pass — some may be filled with a high-tech way for mama to do some charitable giving without ever opening her wallet. Ebay just unveiled Give-a-Toy Store interactive storefronts that allow shoppers to use their smartphones to scan Read more

Master These 10 Interview Questions


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Typical Job Interview Questions and Answers

First impressions are everything, and making a good one during a job interview can very well snag you the job of your dreams. Interviews can be nerve-racking, especially if it's for a job you really want. The only way to calm your nerves is to do a lot of prep beforehand so you'll be ready for your interview. Read on for 10 common interview questions. Read more

We Talk to Christian Louboutin About Future Collaborations, Blake Lively, and More


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Christian Louboutin Interview at Barneys New York

Safe to say, everyone loves Christian Louboutin's sexy red soles. Last night, the designer celebrated his new self-titled book, Christian Louboutin, at Barneys in a sea of beautiful shoes and celebrities like Blake Lively, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, and China Chow. We got the opportunity to speak to the designer at the event — if there's anyone to get shoe advice from, it's Mr. Louboutin — Read more

5 Huge Misconceptions About Visiting Wineries


Updated 10/18/11 3:45 PM · Posted by · 7 comments

Tips For Visiting Wineries

As a writer of food and drink, I have a pretty big blunder to admit. Though wine country is a mere hour away, I don't know the first thing about choosing a tasting room. On my last trip to wine country, I hit up three spots: one fantastic, another mediocre, and a third downright horrible. If only I had known what I know now, after speaking with Tilar Mazzeo, the author of Back Lane Wineries of Read more

Snap to It! Halloween Costume Tips From a Pro Pet Photographer


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Jesse Freidin Halloween Costume Tips For Dogs

Since we currently have a costume challenge in our community, what better time to gather picture taking tips than before the big day? Photographer Jesse Freidin created the wildly popular Doggie Gaga project earlier this year — that's his cute Boston Terrier, Pancake — and he offered tips on both costumes choices and creation in addition to photography ideas to share with you. PetSugar: Read more

Kelly Ripa Is One Strict Sleepover Mom


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Kelly Ripa Discusses Back to School and Sleepover Tips [Video]

The sleepover is a rite of passage for kids who love to have their friends over for a night of fun and games, but the night isn't always easy on the parents! With three kids at home — Michael, 13, Lola, 9, and Joaquin, 7 – Kelly Ripa's spent plenty of nights coaxing her children and their friends to stop the chattering and start sleeping. Now that school's back in session, the Live With Regis Read more