It’s my belief that no matter how amateur of a chef you are, you should be capable enough to create and experience homemade pesto sauce. The great thing about pesto is that it’s kind of difficult to mess up, as the flavor comes straight from the quality of the ingredients rather than any special cooking …
As someone who can’t function properly without something major to look forward to, I am currently counting down the days until I can escape the NYC cold for my upcoming trip to Las Vegas in April. I’m not ashamed to say that I absolutely LOVE Vegas. It’s pretty much the epitome of what I enjoy …
[EDIT 4/29/14] Gilt City is currently offering the same VIP package I saw the show with for $175. For a limited time, new Gilt City members can also sign up with my referral for up to $50 off their ticket. Do this people! You won’t regret it. Do you enjoy good food? Decadence? What about …
With Mardis Gras and Fat Tuesday celebrations in the air, I wanted to be able to enjoy the flavors of Louisiana without actually feeling fat. Luckily, this creamy cajun chicken pasta does just that, providing a super easy dinner with less calories and fat than the standard recipe without sacrificing on taste. It’s got serious flavor …
After cheering on a friend as well as dozens of other runners in last year’s NYC Marathon, I was overcome with emotion and inspiration. Seeing firsthand the drive and motivation in each runner’s eyes, the miles and months of training in each stride, the energy and support in each and every cheer: it’s moments like …
I have never been big on having sweets for breakfast. While I frequently start my day with a Fage yogurt with honey or a sweet chia pudding for weight-management purposes, if I had it my way I’d have an everything bagel with scallion cream cheese or a bacon egg and cheese on a kaiser roll …
In a field of daisies at the Marc Jacobs Daisy Pop-Up Tweet Shop. Mustard Seed Brocade Bomber Jacket | Forever 21 Daisy Skater Skirt (similar) I own almost every kind of Marc Jacobs fragrance. The feminine, floral scents not only smell amazing, but they always come in gorgeous and fun bottles highlighting the essence of …
If you haven’t experienced the immersive theater production that is Sleep No More in NYC, now is your best chance. For those unfamiliar, Sleep No More is a loosely-interpreted adaptation of Macbeth with a big twist: rather than sitting in your seat and watching actors perform on a stage, the “stage” is actually an entire …
I don’t want to go into much detail about how my Valentine’s Day went since that’s a bit personal, but I was incredibly happy to be surprised by my boyfriend with a date at the New York Botanical Garden’s Tropical Paradise exhibit followed by dinner at one of my favorites tapas spots in the city, Boqueria. From …
In case it hasn’t been clear by the amount I’ve been complaining, this snowy NYC winter has me down. I’ve been perpetually sick physically and am also just sick of climbing over/around ice and getting smacked in the face with snow. And so I’ve been longing for warm weather. While no trips have been booked …
