Naturebox Wants You To Hack Your Fitness!

Have you noticed the explosion of monthly subscription services in a box, stocked with everything from beauty products to gourmet food?  I saw a discount coupon on Facebook from this company that sends nutritionist-approved snacks. My curiosity piqued, I took a quick look at their blog and found a cool way to log [...]

The Sheer Joy Of Good Coffee!

Yes, there is an art and a science to roasting and brewing coffee. Think of it as the other end of the geek/nerd spectrum. If you’ve had the pleasure of understanding the origins and preparation of coffee beans into a cup, then you’ve experienced pure bliss. Did you know the color of your [...]

All Hail The Vegetable Kale

Kale can be used for so much more than making collard greens. It’s a great base for smoothies. Links for recipes after the jump.

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Ready To Try This 6-Layer Coconut Cake?

Coconut Layer Cake courtesy of Martha Stewart.

YUMMY!!!

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Food Pairing 101

This week’s posts features all food!I thought we’d kick things off with an introduction to food pairing. We have different regional traditions (for example peanut butter being a distinctly American food), cultural cuisines and our individual tastes, but it’s never too late to try something new.

Food is a great way [...]

Sushi 101

Are you new to sushi or think it’s all about raw fish? Well, if you’re looking for an introduction and feel brave enough to try it at home, here’s a quick instructional video in making California rolls. Get a list of ingredients and go for it.

Raspberry Ice Cream Pie On A Hot Summer Day Sure Sounds Good!

                     Don’t you just wanna big bite?!

Now here’s a simple dessert that looks very elegant. It’s great for a brunch, baby shower, etc. Adding the fruit is a great way to ensure it veers on the healthier side. You can substitute the ice cream with Greek yogurt (adding a sweetener to [...]

Crispy & Savory Baked Chicken Wings

Recipe courtesy of Steamy Kitchen

There’s a great dipping sauce included! I substituted bottle Blue Cheese with Stone Ground mustard. It was sooo good.

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Shortbread + Mimolette + Coffee = Foodgasmic!

How can you not want to try this? Darn you Bon Appetite!

PARMESAN SHORTBREAD with Fennel and Sea Salt 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 3/4 teaspoons kosher salt 2 cups all-purpose flour plus more 1 cup finely grated Parmesan (about 2 [...]

Quick & Easy Pasta Dishes For Busy Women

It’s been too long since we’ve had a recipe post! I saw this cute meal over at xoJane for Farfalle & Parmesan and knew I had to modify it. I did and it was yummy. We’re doing a Recipe Remix to make it more filling and nutritious.

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