Mint Oreo Truffles
Happy almost St. Patrick’s Day! I wanted to make something festive for the upcoming holiday, and I remembered how much fun these cookie dough bites were. So, I figured I’d make […]
Cabaret
My brother was deployed over the holidays, so on Christmas morning I woke up to the following snaps: Have you figured out what my gift was? That’s right, tickets to Cabaret […]
Quadrille Ball: Behind the Scenes
Every year, New York society descends on The Pierre hotel for a magical night of dancing, dining, and révérences. Wondering what a révérence is? It’s a French word for bowing and […]
New York Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2015
As usual, New York Fashion Week was full of glamor, style and fashion… Well… maybe not on the outside… But luckily inside the tents there was an entirely different world! Wondering what […]
Pickle Buttons
I made Pickle Buttons the other day, which are pretty much the easiest appetizer that you can ever make. When we were little, my brother and I loved when our […]
Greek Yogurt and Mango Chicken Kabobs
I absolutely LOVE this chicken and mango recipe. It tastes so fresh and delicious that I’m always surprised when I remember that it’s healthy! Fire up the grill and gather the ingredients, because […]
Nut Cup Cookies
These Nut Cup Cookies are absolutely delicious! They’re crispy on the outside, with a gooey, sweet inside. We normally make them over Christmas, but I’m pretty sure they will taste […]
MB Braid Bar
My good friend Mary Beth has a successful braiding business, MB Braid Bar, that I had heard a lot about. I knew that she was talented, but I didn’t realize […]
Nanoosh
After a month of heavy holiday food and delicious Christmas cookies, I was looking forward to some healthier fare. So I headed to the Nanoosh in Murray Hill one evening after […]
Bella on Demand
Bella on Demand is a service that delivers beauty right to your door. Or at least it does its best to make you the beauty! The company offers a range of services, […]
Olio e Piú
My cousin Blair and I woke up early on a Sunday morning (10:30am!) and headed to Olio e Piú in the West Village for brunch. Although, I’m pretty sure since there […]
The Second City
While I was in Chicago, my parents and I did one of my absolute favorite “Chicago” things. We headed over to The Second City for one of its world-famous comedy […]
Table Fifty-Two
While I was in Chicago, my parents and I dined at Table Fifty-Two, an amazing restaurant that serves fancy southern comfort food with southern hospitality. The restaurant’s chef is Art Smith, […]
Brookfield Zoo Holiday Magic
This year, one of my favorite Chicago holiday activities was going to Holiday Magic at Brookfield Zoo with my mom, dad and grandmas. Holiday Magic is basically the normal zoo, […]
Romanian Kifla Cookies
My family has a holiday tradition that I absolutely love. We wake up early Christmas morning, open presents, and then eat Romanian Kifla Cookies for breakfast. That’s right, cookies for breakfast! […]
Lehnertz Ave Christmas Display
Lehnertz Ave in Aurora, Illinois (just outside of Chicago) has a special place in my heart. Not just because my dad grew up on that street, but because every year […]