If you only know me through this blog, you probably assumed that the Food Lover’s Cleanse drove me crazy from lack of sugar and baked goods and I stopped eating entirely. Not so. I stuck with the food cleanse (with … Continue reading
I felt good on day four of the Food Lover’s Cleanse. I’d gone four days without bread, processed foods, or refined sugar and was more alert and energized than I’d been in months. It may have been psychosomatic or the … Continue reading
Every day of Bon Appetit’s Food Lover’s Cleanse brings new culinary revelations. Day one taught me that not all cod are the same. Day two proved that oats will soften in yogurt and orange juice overnight. And day three? Cheeseless … Continue reading
Day one fish disasters aside, my cleanse was off to a pretty good start. The recipes were delicious, and I didn’t cave in and eat the homemade oatmeal chocolate chip cookies that were taunting me from the cupboard. Every ingredient … Continue reading
I haven’t been kind to my body since July. First, I used pre-wedding weight loss as an excuse. (“I ate nothing but salad for months! I deserve this BLT.”) Then came the holidays. (“Another massive tin of caramel corn in … Continue reading
My New Year’s Eve plans were dashed by sickness, so I spent the night on the couch in my pajamas with a pint of mango sorbet. It gave me some time to reflect on the resolutions I made for 2011 … Continue reading
Ramsey and I are sharing the holidays for the first time this year. We’re braving Penn Station on Thanksgiving morning and taking a train to his brother’s place in the Baltimore suburbs. The cooking will be well underway by the … Continue reading
Putting together a wedding registry is a daunting task for any engaged couple, but for those with microsized apartment kitchens and no available storage space to speak of, it’s especially tough. There are just so many things to want, but … Continue reading
Between now and July 9th, I need to save a whole lot of cash for my wedding. It’s not easy since I live in the most expensive city in the United States, I want to maintain some semblance of a … Continue reading
The City Room reported today that Scott M. Stringer, the Manhattan borough president, is pushing for meatless Mondays in New York City schools to promote healthy eating and cut down on costs. Baltimore’s public schools have taken up the program … Continue reading
