One Smart Brownie

My sister/roomie’s biggest vice is cheddar cheese. She inhales it, usually half a block at a time. And not only does she remain the naturally-thinnest (is that how you say that? whatever) person I know, but her cholesterol and labs are all perfectly fine. RUDE. I always have to remind myself that although we’re from [...]

Two-thirds of the way through October I realized something BRILLIANT. It’s National Cookie Month! I’m a cookie monster; It’s genetic (Thanks momma, love you) and sometimes, it’s not the best attribute. But if you make cookies from scratch rather from those nasty Betty Crocker or Duncan Hines boxes, you’re doing yourself a favor. First of [...]

As if you need another reason to mangia e beve… It’s the Feast of San Genarro in Little Italy now through September 26th, which means Mulberry street is full of tchochkes and parades and pizza. And an Italian festival wouldn’t be complete without competitive cannoli eating! Some dude named Dave Goldstein (with that name you [...]

Happy Thanksgiving babes! How could you NOT laugh out loud from that one?  Enjoy all the amazing food, friends and family. Eat and drink whatever makes you happy and savor all of it– After all, Thanksgiving is only one day a year! We’ll figure out how to work it off later… starting with speed shopping on [...]

Just a little food for thought as Turkey day approaches…. The average american consumes over 4500 calories (maybe up to 7000!!) and 229 g of fat on thanksgiving. That’s more calories than in a dozen magnolia bakery cupcakes. And as many grams of fat as are in 2.5 sticks of butter. + OR as many grams [...]