FOOD/DRINK
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Booze Reviews: Stiletto Vodka
Rating: ★★★★★ If the woman on the bottle doesn’t allure you, the taste will.
I recently got to try Stiletto Vodka this past weekend and after one sip I was hooked.
I’m not going to lie: this isn’t your run of the mill vodka. It’s t...more
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Wino Wednesday: James Mays Road Trip
I am SO sorry I didn’t catch onto this sooner, but if you like to laugh and are interested in wine you have to check out James Mays Road Trip on BBC America. They’re on season two and they’re touring California Wineries! Of course it took years for...more
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[Video] Meet pro surfer Coco Ho
Nineteen year old Coco Ho (@Coco_Ho) was born and raised at Sunset Beach on the North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii. She loves to play dance dance revolution. listen to Beyonce and hangout with her friends when she’s not competing professionally on the AS...more
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Me & Goji delivers a healthy breakfast option
Crunchy. Crispy. Chewy. Healthy?
With nine base cereals offered and over fifty “enhancers” everyone is sure to find a tasty combination of Me & Goji custom artisanal cereal. My creation, the “Mighty Mango” (don’t ask me why I picked that name) ...more
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Tipsy Tuesday: Best Drink I Ever Had
The Food Network is a glorious channel. Mostly consisting of hours of reruns and a not very searchable website (I has pet peeves), they do churn out some gems. I mean, it’s a long list! The newest one is Best I Ever Drank — although it’s just an epi...more
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Wino Wednesday: Mad Housewives Gone, Well, Mad
Isn’t this just precious? I have no freaking clue how the wine tastes, but really… the marketing is genius. And if you visit their site, they have recipes too! Aptly named “Mad Cooking!” Hilarious!
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Squash Food Cues & Lose Weight
Losing weight and keeping it off for good has a lot more to do with your head then your stomach. Your brain sends out satiety cues and it also stops you from grabbing a second piece of cake when you are already stuffed. Paying attention to what the unemot...more
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Tipsy Tuesday: Spiked Sparkling Cider
Sound and look familiar? That’s because I saw this in Real Simple Magazine and had to put it in here. Granted, they have a party recipe. Me? I don’t host parties this time of year, but wanted to give this a try. Here’s what I found works best for a...more
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Celiac Disease & Why the Gluten-Free Diet is No Joke
Earlier this month I had the pleasure of speaking with Shelley Case, RD, a dietitian from Canada who is an expert in Celiac disease and Gluten-free eating. I became interested in this subject due to the popularity of Elizabeth Hasselbeck’s book, The G-...more
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Tipsy Tuesday: Pumpkin Spice Martini
Fall brings images of warmth and home goodness… and lots and lots of pumpkins. Thanksgiving is around the corner and quite frankly, I think this drink is super cute for a pre-gut-stuffing party!
Garnish:
Equal parts
-brown sugar
-allspice (ground cinnam...more
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A Chick’s Guide to Beer
I can remember very well my first beer experience in the United States. It wasn’t the first time I had contact with alcoholic beverages, since in Brazil the drinking age is not as enforced as in the United States. The chance to try an American beer came...more
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Tipsy Tuesday: Sleepy Tea
In Maybe This Time, Andie drinks tea nightly with a little something extra (peppermint shnapps) to help her sleep in the spooky old house. Two simple ingredients, one very relaxing outcome!
Pepper My ZZZs
1 tea bag of relaxing/ sleep aid tea (I recommen...more
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Pick Me Up: New ways to energize
Many athletes (and non-athletes) are looking for a quick and easy energy boost. For those looking for options other than Red Bull, here are some of the newest energy-infused products to hit the market offering unconventional ways to put more pep in your ...more
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Ben & Jerry's Anti-Aging Ice Cream?
Ice cream that makes you look younger may soon be in your grocer's freezer. It seems the makers of Ben & Jerry's teamed up with U.S. scientists to focus on developing products containing anti-aging antioxidants.
Unilever, which also produces the Bert...more
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Booze Reviews: Jose Cuervo Silver
Rating: ★★★★☆ I’d be lying if I didn’t say this was one of my top choices for clear tequilas.
A smooth, distinctive tequila, Jose Cuervo Silver is perfect for mixed drinks.* It’s masterful process of distilling the agave make for a hint...more
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5 reasons you should get active with your BFF
We all have that friend who hates to exercise. Maybe she’s naturally thin and feels like she doesn’t have to work out. Or maybe she never found a sport that she enjoys and is too intimidated to start now. Whatever the reason, her lack of movement coul...more
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Eat What You Love, Love What You Eat
Is it possible to eat what you want without gaining weight? Many people, especially those who are chronic dieters are afraid this is not possible. Breaking away from the rigid set of dieting rules feels scary, and dieters are comfortable with the “restr...more
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Food for Fitness: Summer BBQ
Summer time is close to drawing to an end, nevertheless, many are still firing up the grill and enjoying social time out of doors.Growing up in the south, grilling out has been a summer tradition in my family for every event that falls within the warm mon...more
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