May is one of my favorite months because both Mother’s Day and my birthday take place in it. I try to celebrate my mom throughout the year and our special outings don’t always take place in May. However, I appreciate that there is a day that almost everyone is focused on honoring moms and the … Read More
Have you noticed that you go through a lot more groceries when your kids are home for school breaks? We do! My sons don’t normally have specific breakfast requests but last week they asked for French toast so I made an easy French toast without milk. Since I already had a basic French toast recipe, … Read More
This week has been filled with a lot of sadness – from the Orlando shooting to the Disney alligator attack. It was actually a bit challenging for me to initially think of “favorites” this week. However, there are always great things to enjoy even in the midst of challenging times. Below are my picks for … Read More
The reason that I folded my Foodie City Mom food blog back into Mom in the City was because I ran out of new recipes that my family and friends wanted to eat. (I have so many recipes that I’m currently in the process of writing a Southern food themed eBook.) Meanwhile, I get excited … Read More
Congrats to the winner Jodi! I was invited to O, The Oprah Magazine to get a sneak peek at some of the things on Oprah’s Favorite Things 2015 List. Hosted by O’s Creative Director Adam Glassman, the blogger breakfast brought together some of my favorite long-time blogging friends and colleagues (Beth, Dawn and Elizabeth, Nancy, Victoria, … Read More
Several of my friends on Facebook have been mentioning Autumn Calabrese’s 21 Day Fix workout and nutrition system. I wanted to learn more about the nutrition aspect of the system, so I happily agreed to attend a “Beachbody Presents: Fixate Brunch” for the media yesterday at the W hotel in midtown Manhattan. At the brunch, … Read More
Easter is this Sunday (April 5th). I don’t know about you, but Easter and school break totally snuck up on me this year! Fortunately, the kids’ great-aunt bought them some super-cute outfits, so I just need to do a few things to make this holiday special. If you still need some Easter-themed suggestions, below are some … Read More
I had such a great time at The Greek Yogurt Kitchen book party and brunch last Wednesday at author Toby Amidor’s home. I was able to get a taste of some of the recipes from the new book at this Katie Schlientz/Intoxicate event hosted by my good friend Beth Feldman,. Take a peek: Greek yogurt … Read More
I was invited to a “Brunch and Learn” with award-winning food photographer Lou Manna that took place last Friday. I was excited to attend, because I like to learn from the best in every industry and Mr. Manna has worked for the NY Times and he is also the author of Digital Food Photography. Unfortunately, … Read More
Now that NYC school is back in session, I have been focused on new breakfast and lunch ideas for the kids. That is how I came up with this easy egg and avocado wrap. At my home, dinner is consistently easy but breakfast and lunch require a bit more thought. I have mentioned before that … Read More
