It’s been a slow ramp up—at least for those of us in NYC, where it seems we’ve started school later than everyone else in the country—but everyone is officially back to school. And back to school means fall fun, from apple picking to pum…
With Labor Day—and the official end of summer—upon us, I will be spending the weekend eating and drinking outside with friends and family. Instead of mixing up precious drinks, I plan on making big pitchers of cocktails and mocktails to …
With Labor Day entertaining coming up, that also means we've got party food on our minds. These easy, fix-ahead Labor Day party appetizers have been a huge hit at home (yes, I sacrificed and made pizza dip and honey Sriracha hot wings al…
How has nearly the entire summer passed without us talking about gin and tonics? The classic summer sip is one of my favorites and always a crowd pleaser. Since you don't need help making the traditional version, I found a super creative…
Normally, the mention of a banana daiquiri would make me wince, but this week I spied a recipe that has me curious. Craving, even. Like the Pina Colada recipes that we found earlier this summer, this banana daiquiri cocktail redefines wh…
We fully admit that we're flip floppers when it comes to food holidays. Mostly we think they are silly, but when one comes around that gives us an excuse to indulge in a favorite treat, we're the first ones to celebrate. Today, National …
I have no idea how August snuck up on us, but it has. And right now, the only good thing about the end of summer nearing is that end of summer fruit is so good. Good enough to drink, which is what I need to pretend that it's not the end …
For starters, what is stone fruit? I've always thought that it must have something to do with the rock-hard pit in the middle of my peaches, but it seemed too obvious. Turns out, I was exactly right. Stone fruits -- like peaches, nectari…
I've always thought that learning how to brew tea perfectly was one of those essential skills that every adult should learn. Though I cannot do without one morning cup of joe, I do drink tea much more frequently than I do coffee, and hav…
It's that point in the summer when I realized the season is coming to an end sooner than I think and even sooner than I want. But we're not there yet. I know we've got to start thinking back-to-school and taking our final vacation days, …
One of the big parenting challenges of summer is keeping our kids hydrated. It may sound like a small thing but it can actually be harder than you think, and dehydration is no joke. Even kids who aren’t playing center halfback in 95-degr…
Father’s Day will be here before you know it and, of course, we think gourmet gifts are a great way to go. Whether he's a serious foodie, home cook, weekend barbecue warrior, or just a dude who loves eating, we have so many ideas, that w…
My favorite part of any holiday is the food, and Mother's Day is no exception. What I want most this year is to sit around the table with family eating and laughing. One of my new favorite ways to make everybody happy, including me, the …
Even though I love wine, I find the experience of selecting wine a little overwhelming. I never remember what I love most, can’t seem to buy the same bottle twice (unless, of course, it’s a wine I didn’t enjoy), and always feel like I’m …
Sunday night is Oscar Night! Or as so many of us think of it, Oscar party night. So I've scoured the web for some easy Oscars party tips and printables , because it's the perfect excuse to get together with friends, dish on the dresses, …
Last summer, Keurig Green Mountain released the latest version of their K-Cup brewer , the Keurig 2.0, with a new feature that only allows brewing of authorized K-Cup pods. Convenience coffee drinkers across the nation were understandabl…
A peek into our food archive shows that we’re big into smoothies . But no matter how many awesome smoothie recipes we track down for you, nothing will compare to having a constantly updated collection in your back pocket from the smoothi…
Smoothies can be a tasty way to take in—or feed your kids—a hefty dose of fruits and veggies. They can also be packed with sugar. The natural sugar that comes from whole fruit is definitely preferable to added sugar from juice, sweetened…
Knowing how to make mulled wine is at the top of my holiday season skills list, along with pie making , gift wrapping , and secret keeping. (I score 2 out of 4. Can you guess my failures?!) Mulled wine is one of my favorite winter drinks…
Holiday entertaining doesn’t have to be a blockbuster affair. In fact, some of the best holiday gatherings are small, impromptu get togethers and relaxed gatherings with easy cocktail party foods, festive snacks and, of course, seasonal …
I’d like to think that calories don’t count over the holidays. In fact, that IS what I think while indulging in classic holiday treats like decadent hot chocolate and gingerbread desserts . Cocktails, though, are a place where I can skim…
Hot chocolate goes with all winter activities at my house, whether we're picking out a Christmas tree or going out to see the lights. Making homemade hot chocolate is so easy that I kind of feel guilty using the powered mix from the groc…
You’ve planned and prepped for your Thanksgiving meal and then suddenly you remember: wine! (Or is that just me?) I generally drink wines I like, no matter what’s on the table--I’m easy that way. The Thanksgiving challenge is that there’…
The long season of "eat, drink, and be merry" is almost upon us, so it's time for you pregnant, breastfeeding, or abstaining-from-alcohol mamas to consider what you'll be sipping from now until the ball drops on another year. Fortunately…