My Favorite Soup: Vegetarian Tortilla Soup
One of my favorite soups is the Vegetarian Tortilla Soup. This adaptation from Martha Stewart’s recipe is bursting with flavor.
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What to Read When You Want to Learn How to Be French
When you think of French literature, one book that comes to mind is the famous children’s classic, The Little Prince(or Le Petit Prince) by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. What most people do not know is that this classic was written and first published in New York City. The Morgan Library and Museum in NYC recently had an exhibition…
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2015 Book Challenge
A resolution I make every year is to read 52 books a year (a book a week). These last two years I’ve kind of slacked off due to dramatic life changes. In 2015, I plan on getting back on track. While perusing Pinterest, I saw that Popsugar had pinned this reading challenge from their site….
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Resolutions 2015
The Christmas holiday rush is over. Now is the time to reflect and ponder over how you want to approach the new year. What changes do you need to make in your life? What realistic changes do you want in your life? There are needs and then there are wants. A need is something that you…
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Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
This year, I couldn’t wait to get the tree up, so on Thanksgiving Day, while the ham was still roasting in the oven, I put the tree up, decorated it, and began putting together the Advent gifts. In November, I did all of the Christmas shopping I needed to do. I was done long before…
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Giving Thanks C-Z
The days just start to get away with you and before you know it…the holiday is already here, so I’m going to put together the rest of my list… Giving Thanks from C to Z…. C- Charlie. Little brothers, no matter where in the world they are, are always important. Charlie is deployed overseas right…
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Giving Thanks: B
There are a lot of things I can think of this year under the letter B that I’m thankful for. 1. Borbay. One of my favorite painters based in NYC created Mads as Hannibal for me as part of his Antihero series. Mads is done. He’s an expensive Christmas present to myself, so I’m making…
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Giving Thanks: A
Today, we’re starting off with things to be thankful for starting with the letter A. So let’s get started… ANGELS Throughout my life I’ve researched the stories of angels. From cultures in the most remote areas of the world to the folklores each religion tells, they all speak of angels appearing to humanity since the…
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November: The Month to Give Thanks
Even though I have 5-6 sites to write for, I’m going to try and put in daily content here, so I do apologize for not posting as much as I do in the summer months, but with hockey season in full gear, hockey takes up a lot of my writing/research time. Now with that disclaimer…
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Walking Down the Supernatural Lane
As the days of October wind down to the big finale (HALLOWEEN!), many throughout America celebrate the season all month long. Each of us recognizes the holiday in various ways. Some throw parties, others get dressed up and take their kids out trick or treating, while others take in as many scary flicks as they can….
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Freak Shows are Coming to Broadway
If you’ve become engrossed in this season’s American Horror Story: Freak Show, then you’ll be happy to know that a couple of freak shows are coming to Broadway in New York City. The first show, Side Show, will begin on October 28, 2014 at the St. James Theatre (246 W. 44th Street). As you look at…
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October Reading Material: The Vampire Chronicles Continue
One of the items on my bucket list is to read all of Anne Rice’s novels. I’ve read many, but not all of her works. When I finally read Christ the Lord: Out of Egypt, I started to rethink keeping this wish to read all of her books on my bucket list. From darkness comes light…
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It’s Autumn!
I’m going to do things a little differently this month. While I try to focus on a certain region on this planet, I seem to be lacking the time to do posts and create the delicacies lately. So I’m going to make this easier upon myself (especially since the new hockey season has begun which…
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An Easier Risotto?
For those who have made risotto, you know how tedious it can be. The constant stirring and adding in cups of broth makes you understand why you’d rather go out for risotto instead of making it at home. PureWow sent an email out talking about an easier way to make risotto. I did a whole…’pffft…that’s not possible’…
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Opening My Closet for Charity
As I wrote in an earlier post, I donated two bags filled with designer merchandise to Fashion Project to raise money for UNICEF. Two of the items have finally hit the site. Christian Dior Blazer, US Size 10, $79 SOLD!!! Fendi Satchel, $199. SOLD!!!! There is a skirt that goes with that Dior jacket, so I’m…
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Mediterranean Pasta
What’s great about Mediterranean food is that the dishes are very simple and focus on fresh ingredients. I decided to take some inspiration from Heather’s French Press and make my own version of Mediterranean Pasta. She made hers with chicken, I made mine using only fresh ingredients I picked up from the farmer’s market and…
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Santorini Through My Eyes
One of the most beautiful places on the face of this planet is Santorini, Greece. To be more specific, Oia, Santorini, Greece. For those looking for a honeymoon destination, I highly recommend booking yourself in Santorini. A little unknown fact about Santorini…this island is ruled by the dogs. You’ll find them all over the…
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A Night Out on Broadway: Matilda
I’ve been in NYC for a decade now and one thing I always wanted to do prior to moving here was go and see Broadway shows all of the time. But that ended up going to the wayside because who wants to drop over a hundred bucks all of the time for 2.5+ hours of…
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September is Mediterranean Month!
We’re switching gears now for the month of September. This month, we’ll be diving into the Mediterranean culture. No, we’re not just talking Greek, here. We’re going to be exploring several countries that surround the Mediterranean Sea. The countries bordering the sea all lend their own hand in what has developed into the Mediterranean cuisine. But keep…
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Labor Day Reading Material
It’s the final days of summer. With only 3 days remaining before we officially kick start our autumn mentality, here are a few books worth picking up during your last few days of relaxation. Half-Broke Horses I’m not a lover of Westerns, but imagine looking at it through the eyes of a woman. Then imagine…
