Jamie Oliver is a man with so much going on I’m not sure how he finds time to sleep. His boyish charm, down-to-earth personality, great heart and exceptional skills in the kitchen make him the ideal Man of the Moment for December. How can you not swoon over a family man who aims to make […]
If I were a fairy tale creature, I think I’d like to be an imp, sprite or a poltergeist. I say this, not because I want to give up all semblance of higher brain activity, but because I have a deep-seated appreciation for mischief. I may not be particularly outgoing among strangers, and I […]
When it comes to the concepts of “naughty” and “nice,” nothing epitomizes the eternal struggle between them quite like a chessboard, and no one writes novels that make chess seem like an adventure better than Katherine Neville. Twenty years ago, she published The Eight a novel that defies description, but has elements of swashbuckling […]
As autumn has firmly made its quiet and circumspect presence known, I’ve found myself flitting between frenetic activity and unfocused floundering as I attempted to center myself in the midst of post-layoff fallout and ensuing financial hardship. I made firm resolutions. I tried to narrow my focus and spin gold from straw, so to speak.
In 2005, Cat Cora made television history on Food Network’s Iron Chef America as the first female Iron Chef. It’s no surprise when you consider that since the age of 15, she has been dreaming of developing her own restaurant. Author of two books and Executive Chef of Bon Appetit Magazine, we are […]
Mario Batali may not seem like everyone’s ideal “Mr. November” pick, but once you hear him talk about eating prosciutto in Parma, or gathering his family around their marble counter, it’s evident that this is a man who lives his passions, for food, for culture, and for his family - and honestly, how can a […]
As the close of 2008 approaches, I am beginning to look back at the progression of my life as well as look forward as to what I want to accomplish in 2009. Every fiber of my being believes that the words I chose this year to guide me was one of the most positive […]
I’ve been thinking a lot about the importance of girlfriends lately. I guess it really started with the release of Sex and the City - The Movie , earlier this year. My best friend and I are both fans of the show and I’d hoped to venture to Colorado to see it with her. The […]
A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to see Gloria Steinem in person at my alma mater, Salem College, which is also the oldest female academy and college in the United States. After I returned home, and with every intention of completing this article, life went berserk.
My 17 year old daughter, who has little […]
With the economy in the tank, and the cost of a tank of gas the equivalent of a minor 401k withdrawal, it’s clear that many people are thinking of ways to downsize and simplify without sacrificing too many of the things that they’ve come to love. Cutting back on expenditures is a common theme as […]
In the life of every indoor cat owner there will come a time when your poor furniture will suffer at the mercy of your felines sharp claws. But don’t panic, there are a few different methods to try breaking your cat from the allure of claw-on-couch syndrome. Any one may work for your cat, or […]
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