A Texan Take on Blueberry Muffins


Updated 05/18/12 2:08 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Blueberry Corn Muffins

As a food enthusiast growing up in Texas, it was blueberry muffins for breakfast and cornbread for dinner. I always wondered what would happen if the two collided — which is why I created this a rich, buttery cornbread muffin oozing with fresh blueberries. It's subtly sweet and surprisingly light on the palate. With a sour pungency from the Greek yogurt and a bright, floral flavor from the Read more

Easy Ways to Get More From Your Food Budget


Updated 05/18/12 8:55 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Stop Wasting Food

Go the extra mile with your food budget with these tips from LearnVest. For years, many people — my husband, mom, sister and even my son — told me to stop wasting so much food. Throwing away half a piece of chicken here or a handful of grapes there never seemed like such a big deal to me. If I was full or no longer in the mood for that particular food, then I had no problem tossing Read more

3 Gluten-Free Make-Ahead Snacks to Satisfy Salty Cravings


Updated 05/18/12 5:52 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Gluten-Free Salty Snack Recipes

When you're craving something salty, crackers and pretzels are a popular choice, but they're not an option if you're avoiding gluten. You could buy pricey gluten-free alternatives, but they're not exactly the healthiest snacks. Here are three salty snacks you can prep ahead of time that are free of wheat, barley, oats, and rye. Gluten-Free Quinoa Pizza Bites Made with cooked quinoa, gooey Read more

Savory Sight: Salmon With French Lentils and Kale Slaw


Updated 05/16/12 3:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Salmon With Lentils and Kale

Who needs a healthy, satisfying meal idea for tonight? Kitchenwlittleb has a speedy suggestion. Healthy and filling, salmon paired with French lentils and a crisp kale slaw is a quick dinner that will leave you wanting more. For the recipe, check out her blog, then be sure to share your favorite quick dinner recipes with us in our Kitchen Goddess community group. Read more

Mad Men's 5 Maddest Moments: "Dark Shadows"


Updated 05/14/12 3:37 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Mad Men "Dark Shadows" Recap

It feels like just yesterday it was summertime in Mad Men world, but alas, we've already arrived at Thanksgiving. It's not exactly a celebratory episode: Betty's cranky about both her new diet and Don's new wife; Pete's still struggling to figure out his life; and Don and Ginsberg have a showdown at work. Roger, on the other hand, is still using his money to get everything he wants, which Read more

Target's New Collab With The Webster Launches This Weekend — See the Collection


Updated 05/04/12 10:55 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Target Webster Hall Collection Pictures

Target is continuing its collaboration love with a new retail concept, called The Shops at Target, featuring limited-edition collections from popular boutiques around the US, launching in stores this Sunday, May 6. There are five boutiques, to be exact, ranging from yummy sweets from SF's The Candy Store to charming housewares from Privet House in Connecticut. On the fashion front, popular Miami Read more

It's Complicated: The Relationship Statuses of France's Presidential Candidates


Updated 05/04/12 8:39 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

France Presidential Election

This weekend, France will vote for its next president. After a first round, it's down to incumbent Nicolas Sarkozy and his socialist challenger Francois Hollande. Since Sarkozy was elected in 2007, a lot has changed. One of the most intriguing evolutions has been the love connections among the politicians. Carla Bruni-Sarkozy is technically the second first lady France has known under Sarkozy. Read more

Link Time: José Andrés Is Dean of Spanish Studies


Updated 05/02/12 10:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Jose Andres Dean of Spanish Studies ICC

José Andrés is now the dean of Spanish studies at ICC — Eater Food-inspired street art from around the world — HuffPost Food The prices of chicken thighs are shooting up — The Daily Meal 7 must-try ramen spots in LA — Zagat Quick, authentic Mexican recipes — Real Simple Make a Spring pea and ricotta torte for dinner — Food52 Test your cocktail knowledge! — Delish Read more

5 Fast Dinners For Meatless Monday


Updated 04/30/12 2:10 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Fast Vegetarian Weeknight Dinners

The beginning of the week can be hectic, so a quick healthy dinner is key to more time unwinding after work and less time on yet another obligation for the day. If you've got 30 minutes, make one of these fast and flavorful vegetarian meals tonight. Curried lentil stew: There are a lot of ingredients in this curried lentil stew recipe, but even with prep this one-pot dish only takes about 30 Read more

Let's Be Social: This Week's Best Celebrity Snaps From Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook


Updated 04/26/12 12:45 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Pictures of Celebrities and Models on Twitter April 26, 2012

As much as we love spotting our favorite celebs on the red carpet, it's just as much fun seeing what they're up to via quick iPhone snaps, Twitter updates, Instagram shots, and Facebook statuses. Jessica Alba posed with her adorable family while seeing the sights in Seoul, Beyoncé posted a cool self-candid from her beachy getaway to her Tumblr, Nina Dobrev got silly while hitting the rides at Read more