New Grilling Idea: Scallions

July 22, 2014

In February when my family was vacationing in Spain we were pretty adventurous with our dining. We visited a bunch of different markets and tried new foods, including Calcots, Catalonia’s Spring Onion. We were almost done with our meal at the Santa Caterina Market and saw locals around us eating these weird onions and without really knowing what they were,…

Let’s Get Fancy: Wedding Prep & Beauty Must-Haves

July 21, 2014

‘Tis the season of weddings! Actually, I have a consistent stream of weddings throughout the year (and by year, I mean every year for the past 3 years), we just happen to be in the busy season right now. On Saturday my beautiful friends Lianna and Josh tied the knot at the Bronx Botanical Gardens and it was absolutely gorgeous…

Triathlon Packing List: All the Essentials Needed on Race Day

July 18, 2014

You’ve been training for months and the big event is almost here: RACE DAY! If you’re racing in the New Jersey State Triathlon, it’s this Saturday & Sunday and the NYC Tri (my next race) is August 3rd, right around the corner. A tricky thing about triathlons is all the gear; use this handy list when prepping your race bag.…

Thunderstorms, Yoga & Chipotle Dreams

July 16, 2014

Last night I was supposed to be hosting a little BBQ for some friends but crazy storms caused for a postponement. Instead, I thought it might be nice to take Bikram Yoga class. I love thunderstorms (when I’m inside, of course) and figured the sounds of an intense rain storm would be nice and different during yoga. One downside of…

Tory Burch + FitBit Has Arrived!

July 15, 2014

Ever since the announcement months ago I’ve been waiting for this to come out! It’s finally here, and I have to say I sorta love it. There are a few accessories to choose from, my favorite is the Metal Hinged Bracelet: While I do love it, it doesn’t come cheap. We’re looking at $295 purchase; the bangle is $195 and does…

Weekend in Review

July 14, 2014

This past weekend was another good one! Here’s a quick look at the highlights: Friday Night: Checked out a new spot for drinks with friends, Grand Banks on Pier 25. It’s a small boat with an oyster bar and I highly recommend it. If you’re familiar with the Frying Pan, this is like a smaller, nicer version. The wait was…

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