Food

If you want to add some global flavors to your meals, consider Mesa de Vida recipe starter sauces. Recently, I was introduced to this healthy brand and was sent their various sauces to test out. Chef Kirsten, the founder, crafted Mesa de Vida with family in mind She wanted to make sure that dinner time was fast and stress-free for all. That … [Read more...] about Elevate Meals with Mesa de Vida Recipe Starter Sauces + Video

One of the things that I love about being a New Yorker is our resiliency. No matter what comes our way (9/11 attacks, COVID-19, etc.), we face adversity and rise above it. That is why I agreed to showcase Nuchas, a company that started from a kiosk in Times Square, NY. Nuchas sells Argentine-style empanadas in a variety of flavors. Its founder, … [Read more...] about Nuchas Online Store – A New York Strong Company

I attended the “Weber Grilling School” at the Big Apple Barbecue Block Party as a guest of Time Inc.’s Lifestyle Group a few years ago. During the class, Weber “Grill Master” Kevin Kolman taught the attendees how to grill skirt steak for our own grilled steak tacos with fresh guacamole lunch. It was a fun, fast-paced class…and the results were … [Read more...] about 7 Easy Steak Grilling Tips That Will Make You a Grill Master

Until the line to wait for cronuts in NYC eases up, I will stick to good old doughnuts!  Yesterday, I was at a Content Creators event at the offices of Google New York and they served some AMAZING donuts by Dough Brooklyn. One of the event hostesses mentioned that they had made a special visit to Gourmet Guild Williamsburg to get the … [Read more...] about Delicious NYC Donuts: Dough Brooklyn

Last week, several of my friends took me out to Tipsy Parson, a southern restaurant in Chelsea, for a birthday dinner. Both the conversation and the company were excellent. This is my second time going to Tipsy Parson and I enjoyed my meal both times. (The first time was for a Raleigh, NC lunch in February of 2012.) What I realized is that I tend … [Read more...] about Tipsy Parson Review: I’ll stick to the Snacks, Starters and Sides