Shopping for a Personal Trainer

If you're in the market for a Personal Trainer, check out these tips before shopping.

Gingered Carrot Vichyssoise

Vichyssoise is taken up a notch with the sweetness of carrots and the zing of fresh ginger. Served chilled so it makes a refreshing soup on a warm summer’s day.

The Perfect Summer Wedge.

The perfect must-have in season-perfect cork wedge.

When Snooki Is Their Reality

Frankie from Cake Boss came to my house and my kids were like, oh my gosh, like, oh my gosh ... he's here! I loved how they reacted, but it made me think. Hmmm, like, oh my gosh, their idea of reality is a little scary!

Shopping for the Perfect Sneaker

Are you wearing the correct shoes for your feet?

Do Parenting Styles Matter?

I have this intense need to say, "It doesn't matter how you raise your kids. Just make sure they know you love them unconditionally, and they will be fine." If this were true, I could defend my current parenting style, which is -- get through the day without anyone, including me, having a meltdown. A scientist by nature, I looked at the research. Damn, damn, damn -- I hate when I do that.

Lillet Rose Cocktail

For the sophisticated lady, or those of us who think they are! Lillet Rose, an aperitif with the aroma of ripe berries and flowers is mixed with a little gin and grapefruit juice… ooh la la!  thanks, marthastewart.com…

Shrimp Scampi

Despite shrimp scampi’s simple assembly, it still has a classy edge to it. Maybe it’s the wine, maybe it’s the shrimp or maybe it’s because you’re using the French term, saute… Regardless, when you tell your guest...