Today's guest post is from Erika Katz. Erika is the celebrated author of Bonding Over Beauty, a comprehensive guide to get you through the tween and early teen years. You can also enjoy her website geared for mothers tackling the drama of the ‘tween years at Bonding Over Beauty. if reading this through RSS feed or email, click over to site to view video KOOL-Aid Tie Dye Easter Eggs Prep Time: 20 min. | Makes: 18 servings What You Need: 2 envelopes KOOL-AID Unsweetened Soft Drink Mix, any red color (try Cherry, Black Cherry, … [Read more...]
How to Fortify Your Immune System
February 27, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Your immune system provides your defenses against diseases. However, like anything else, sometimes it fails. Want to find out very simple, practical ways you can actually BOOST your immune system through healthier eating? Check out my latest post published at P&G Everyday, Boost Your Immune System with Healthier Eating: http://mvb.me/s/6149f7 Because, let's face it, there's some truth in the expression, "you are what you eat." Being careful about your food routines and choices can make a huge impact on your defenses and … [Read more...]
Skillet Beef and Rice
February 11, 2013 By 2 Comments
When I knew we’d probably be stranded for at least a day due to the blizzard forecast, I knew I needed to make a hearty meal that could last many days in the fridge and could reheat without losing any flavor or texture. The answer, Skillet Beef & Rice. This recipe is so easy my daughter helped me make most of it. She assumed responsibility for cutting the zucchinis (with my supervision of course), and then combining the rest of the ingredients into the skillet and monitoring their warming process on the stove. After glancing over … [Read more...]
Wine, Chocolates and Cheese- OH MY!
February 7, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Last night I experienced an orgy. No, don’t be alarmed--not the orgy that probably immediately came to your mind but rather, the most sublime orgy of flavors! I was invited to attend Fairway Market’s Wine, Chocolates and Cheese tasting and lecture benefit* at the Fairway Market right in my own back yard on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. My cheese, wine and chocolate pairing guide for the evening We spent the evening listening to Steve Jenkins—a celebrated cheese monger for almost 40 years and a driving force in the artisanal cheese … [Read more...]
