Archives for the ‘FOOD AND TRAVEL’ Category
Fashion So Good You Can Actually Eat It
Fashion never tasted so goooood!
Have you ever been so hungry you wished you could just eat the clothes right off of your back? Well we have people, and it’s the worst! Your head starts pounding, your tummy starts growling and you turn into a total bitch until you can finally put some food into your mouth. Thank goodness for these talented designers though, who created fabulous food inspired fashions that you can actually munch... More...
By Elizabeth Mitchell • May 20th, 2013 • Category: Dresses, FASHION, Food, FOOD AND TRAVEL
Yum Alert: Raw Chocolate Smoothie
Tweet This is like a rich chocolate milkshake without the milk, the exorbitant calorie count, and the self-loathing that comes [...]
This is like a rich chocolate milkshake without the milk, the exorbitant calorie count, and the self-loathing that comes with repeated milkshake ingestion. Recipe and image via Savory Simple. Ingredients: 1 tablespoon raw honey 1 medium banana 2 tablespoons raw peanut butter 1 1/2 tablespoons raw cacao powder 1/2 cup almond milk, either store-bought or homemade For preparation instructions, click... More...
By emilyc • May 19th, 2013 • Category: Adult Health, Dining, Family Health, Food, FOOD AND TRAVEL, HEALTH, Mom Health, Recipes
Yum Alert: Figs with Blue Cheese & Honey
Tweet If you’re not the blue cheese type, feel free to move on, but figs with blue cheese and honey [...]
If you’re not the blue cheese type, feel free to move on, but figs with blue cheese and honey are a combination made in gourmand heaven. Recipe and image via Use Real Butter. Ingredients: 2 dozen fresh figs (brown turkey in this case) 4 oz. Gorgonzola dolce blue cheese, room temperature a good honey candied walnuts (optional) For preparation instructions, click here. Related PostsYum Alert... More...
By emilyc • May 18th, 2013 • Category: Dining, Food, FOOD AND TRAVEL, Recipes
5 Ways Papaya Can Improve Your Health
Tweet The first time I had papaya, I was already over it, but then someone told me to try it [...]
The first time I had papaya, I was already over it, but then someone told me to try it with lime squeezed on it – my life changed. It was everything. You must try it. For added incentive, here are five ways papaya can improve your health (including making you prettier). Improve your skin. The high levels of valuable nutrients in papaya help fend off free radicals, which means prett... More...
By emilyc • May 17th, 2013 • Category: Adult Health, Dining, Family Health, Food, FOOD AND TRAVEL, HEALTH, Mom Health
Yum Alert: Crunchy Cashew Thai Quinoa Salad
Tweet This crunchy Thai quinoa salad is vegan, gluten-free, and a complete crowd-pleaser. It’s extra healthy, and the nutritious ingredients [...]
This crunchy Thai quinoa salad is vegan, gluten-free, and a complete crowd-pleaser. It’s extra healthy, and the nutritious ingredients make it a complete meal. How easy is that? Recipe and image via Ambitious Kitchen. Ingredients: ¾ cup uncooked quinoa 1-2 cups shredded red cabbage, depending on how much crunch you like 1 red bell pepper, diced ½ red onion, diced 1 cup shredded carrots ½ cup c... More...
By emilyc • May 16th, 2013 • Category: Dining, Food, FOOD AND TRAVEL, HEALTH, Recipes
Fasano Hotel in Rio, Brazil
Fasano Hotel in Rio, Brazil
Located on Rio de Janeiro’s legendary Ipanema Beach, star designer Philippe Starck’s first hotel in Brazil pays homage to the golden age of bossa nova. Channeling the heyday of Jobim and Gilberto, the staff wears Ocimar Versolato–inspired uniforms. Distinctly Brazilian materials like Îpe flooring and the enormous piquiá tree stump used for the reception desk are mixed with Grecian marbl... More...
By Casey • May 16th, 2013 • Category: BEAUTY, Cities, FOOD AND TRAVEL, Hotels, Vacations
Yum Alert: Gwyneth Paltrow Brownies
Tweet This is Gwyneth Paltrow’s recipe, so it’s, like, healthy, but still a delicious dessert. She basically summed up these [...]
This is Gwyneth Paltrow’s recipe, so it’s, like, healthy, but still a delicious dessert. She basically summed up these brownies in a metaphorical statement in Harpers Bazaar: “You know, I use organic products, but I get lasers. It’s what makes life interesting – finding the balance between cigarettes and tofu,” or in this case, between spelt flour and straight-up choco... More...
By emilyc • May 15th, 2013 • Category: CELEBS, Dining, Food, FOOD AND TRAVEL, Recipes
Link Love: Beauty Secrets Edition
Tweet Giada de Laurentiis’ beauty secrets [Real Beauty] Get glowing skin on the reg [Beauty Blogging Junkie] Eat these superfoods, [...]
Giada de Laurentiis’ beauty secrets [Real Beauty] Get glowing skin on the reg [Beauty Blogging Junkie] Eat these superfoods, and get more gorgeous [iVillage] Learn the secrets of modern dating with this field guide [I Have A Degree In This] The 5 worst online dating message mistakes [Funny Not Slutty] The surprising benefits of power naps [Endless Beauty] Tommy Hilfiger gave Nicki Minaj a $32... More...
By emilyc • May 15th, 2013 • Category: Advice, BEAUTY, CELEBS, Cosmetics, Dating, ENTERTAINMENT, Events, FASHION, Food, FOOD AND TRAVEL, Hair, HEALTH, Nails, Skin, Wedding
Yum Alert: Warm Chocolate Pudding Cake
Tweet This is chocolate molten lava cake, Martha Stewart-style. The melty, liquid center is the perfect match for the buttery [...]
This is chocolate molten lava cake, Martha Stewart-style. The melty, liquid center is the perfect match for the buttery caramel sauce! Recipe and image via Martha Stewart. Ingredients: 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) cold unsalted butter, cubed, plus more, room temperature, for ramekins 1/3 cup sugar, plus more for ramekins 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped 2 large eggs plus 2 large egg yolks... More...
By emilyc • May 14th, 2013 • Category: Dining, Food, FOOD AND TRAVEL, Recipes
We Found The One Thing Richard Branson Isn’t Good At
Tweet Richard Branson is arguably the epitome of the American dream, even though he isn’t American. He is a self-made [...]
Richard Branson is arguably the epitome of the American dream, even though he isn’t American. He is a self-made man who came from nothing, and grew to become one of the richest men in the world. While he may be a lot of things however, we managed to find the one thing he doesn’t do well. Drag. Apparently, he lost a bet with another billionaire airline-owner, which resulted in him d... More...
By Gary • May 14th, 2013 • Category: CELEBS, ENTERTAINMENT, FOOD AND TRAVEL
