If you had asked me in June if I thought I had 23 pounds to lose, I would have said no. Everyone probably would have said that. 10, sure. 15? maybe. I carry weight well. I get curvy. I know what to wear. Short summer dresses with good drape. A shoe with a heel. It’s [...]
Continue ReadingThe Daily Shake: “Black Hole” Version
I made a black shake today. Black. You are reading that correctly. Sweet Jesus, it’s the ugliest shake I’ve ever made. But, you know I wouldn’t post a shake recipe here if it didn’t taste good, so take my word for it. I’m not posting photos because I don’t want to scare you. Shake Theory [...]
Continue ReadingNew Cocktail Obsession: Remember the Maine!
First of all, you are hereby sworn by the law of all blogging gods to never just say “Remember the Maine”. You must instead exclaim emphatically, “Remember the Maine!!” Second of all, this is a fancy drink. Somewhat obscure. Probably unknown to most people. That is not what makes it awesome (I will tell you [...]
Continue ReadingThe Daily Shake: Today’s Smoothie Monster of Death
I’ve taken to drinking a morning smoothie instead of the spinach-mushroom-and-egg-white breakfast that I previously adhered to for years. The more I drink, the bolder I get. I figure I better start keeping track so if I die, at least I’ll have a record of what did me in. Today’s Monster 1/2 cup unsweetened almond [...]
Continue ReadingPhoto Flashback: New Years Eve Dinner with the Siciliani
Meals with Sal’s family in Little Sicily (his childhood home) are something to behold. Whether it’s a weeknight dinner or a big to-do like the New Years Eve spread below, I’m consistently floored, humbled and honored to be around the table. These images never quite made it to prime time after our holiday visit, so [...]
Continue ReadingSuper-Food Slam: The Ugliest Smoothie You’ll Ever Love
Like most people, I go through food phases. Right now, I’m kind of over the big salads that were making me happy for the past few months. Yet I know that I’ve got to get those all-important greens and I’m really trying to stay up on my Omega-3′s and healthy fats. Earlier this week, I [...]
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