Things I Love (v 9.0)

Maris Callahan — Fri, 31 Jul 2015 05:00:44 +0000

It’s the last day of July and in college, that meant we would celebrate the “new month.” It was usually an excuse to go out and party on a weeknight, emulating a new year’s countdown at midnight. In honor of the new month, here are today’s Friday Favorites. Best Pretzel Baguette I’ve been obsessed with these pretzel baguettes from Whole Foods ever since my colleague brought them into work. They’re my go-to buy to accompany a cheese plate or to take your plain old turkey sandwich to the next level. Favorite Party Favor When I planned my oldest girlfriend’s bridal shower I couldn’t decide on a party favor that was both practical and festive. Because one of the focal points of the shower decor was a mimosa bar, I decided on miniature bottles of Prosecco tied with a decorative ribbon. Simple, useful and celebratory. Love Budget Savvy Bride’s idea of attaching a colorful straw. I think LaMarca bottles are elegant, but opt for any brand available in 187-mL size. Favorite Summer Dress Known between my girlfriend Angela and I as, “The Dress,” this perfect summer sundress by Felicity & Coco comes in nine colors and is flattering on just about every single […]

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Curtis Stone’s Top Tips for Wholesome Cooking

Maris Callahan — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 03:22:46 +0000

Today I had the opportunity to interview Curtis Stone, a critically acclaimed chef, judge on NBC’s “America’s Next Great Restaurant” and host of Bravo’s “Top Chef Masters.” Curtis Stone has partnered with Post Great Grains to spread the importance of eating whole foods and choosing less-processed foods for better nutrition. He suggests using whole ingredients, natural ingredients and simple ingredients. Now, haven’t I been saying that all along? Because Curtis has a cooking philosophy that closely aligns with my own (and because his adorable Australian accent could not possibly be more charming) I thought to share some of his tips on how we can cook faster, easier and more delicious recipes in our own kitchens. Use whole food whenever possible “Whole grains taste better and their nutritional content is a lot better,” Stone said. “When you eat fruits and vegetables, you should leave the skin on whenever possible to get more nutrients and flavor. When you buy seafood, make sure it’s sustainable and that your meat and poultry has been raised ethically and naturally.” Start with breakfast Keeping your grocery bill in check can be challenging, but it’s very important to keep your kitchen stocked with plenty of healthy foods. “If […]

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Things I Love (v 9.0)

Curtis Stone’s Top Tips for Wholesome Cooking