Archives for May 2010

Eat, Drink, Hoboken

Last week, I went to a great event at Lua restaurant organized by my friend and fellow foodie Ryan from ‘Eat Drink Hoboken’. Inspired by the Dragon Berry Bacardi, here’s three drink recipes made with real fruit and juices…

Play Ball: Self Massage and Ball Therapy Workshop

My friend Suzanne Ausnit, a seasoned yoga instructor, is teaching another wonderful workshop ‘PLAY BALL’! Get on the ball through this fabulous self-care technique used by professional athletes and dancers to literally roll muscle tension out of your body.

Summer Cookouts

The other day, I was visiting my friend Leslie Dantchik. While preparing lunch, we caught up on gossip, talking about summer plans and dreaming of cookouts when the sun sets. The result? Healthy picnic favorites that you can make for your next summer cookout.

Live Interview on Martha Stewart Whole Living

Join me tomorrow, Friday, May 7, from 10-11 AM on Sirius’ channel 131 and XM 157 for a live interview on ‘Martha Stewart’s Whole Living’ radio show – I’ll be talking about guilt-free Mother’s Day Meals. Find out how to listen in online…

Cover Feature in HobokenNow

Last week, the weekly HobokenNow magazine featured me in a cover story. In the interview with Mark Maurer, I talked about my culinary background and the long journey that led to the publication of ‘Secrets of a Skinny Chef’.

Delicious Ways to Eat Avocado, a Superfood

When I prepared my poolside soup recipe for a lunch meeting last week, I had a few perfectly ripe, luscious Hass avocados resting in my fruit basket. So I decided to use them as an incredibly creamy, smooth, mineral-rich base to base my lunch meal on.