Pumpkin Spice Smoothie with White Chocolate and Pecans

Recipes, Sweet Treats, Things to Drink September 19, 2014

Whether you’re powering up for a workout, craving a mid-morning snack or looking for a way to pack more fruits and veggies into your daily diet, a creamy smoothie will fit the bill. When you want a creamy, indulgent snack that will taste like dessert, a pumpkin spice smoothie topped with white chocolate and crunchy pecans is even more fitting. Whether it’s October or April, pumpkin will give your smoothie plenty of vitamin A and fiber, while frozen banana and…

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Cafe Royal Cocktail

Recipes, Things to Drink September 17, 2014
cafe royal cocktail

If it were up to me, National Coffee Day would be every day. I celebrate it every morning around eight o’clock while checking emails and getting organized for the day ahead. While I’m a morning coffee drinker, I know there are people out there who finish an evening meal with coffee. If it’s a meal at home for a special occasion, why not make your digestif a little stronger? Why not dabble in the Cafe Royal?…

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Simple Cheese Quesadilla

Cooking for One or Two, Recipes, Worknight Dinners September 16, 2014
cheese quesadilla

The humble quesadilla wears many hats . It’s a quick weeknight meal that you can make with pretty much any leftovers and it’s a quick snack that will satisfy anyone, from a house fill of kids to a cocktail party crowd. If you start with a clean slate: a tortilla and your favorite quesadilla cheese, you can dress them up or down for any occasion.…

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How To: Accessorize for a Dinner Party

Entertaining, Home September 15, 2014

These days, a dinner party be anything from a swanky social affair (the kind that warrants breaking out the sparkles) to a low-key group of friends gathered around a cheese plate (yes, you can wear the yoga pant and no one will judge you). Usually, you’ll know what the party’s dress code is, either because the dress code dictates it or because you know that the person throwing the party expects no more than Lululemon. Sometimes, it’s when you’re hosting…

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