Shecky’s

Oktoberfest may be officially over, but we at Shecky’s advocate celebrating this fun festival all October long and honoring the first Oktoberfest, which happened 200 years ago on this date (October 12, 1810!). Fear not if you couldn’t make it to Munich or don’t own a Das Boot, you can still get in the ‘fest spirit by sampling one of... CONTINUE READING 18

Let’s be honest: we would love, love to come home after a full day at work and (without removing our heels!) put on a brightly starched apron and begin cooking a five-course, nutritiously balanced meal worthy of Martha Stewart's recognition. Instead, we come home tired, searching for an easy way out of slaving by the stove. What if you could... CONTINUE READING 23

I'm so glad that major food and drink brands are jumping on the Breast Cancer Awareness Month bandwagon. Get closer to a cure with every delicious bite and savory sip. See my top four picks. -Cait Rohan Revolution Tea’s 3D Pink Grapefruit beverage ($3.99) is energizing and yummy, perfect for the “busy, three-dimensional life” you and I lead as dedicated businesswomen (props to Women’s... CONTINUE READING 33

Two years ago, I could go for days without setting foot in my kitchen. Work had taken over my life, and I didn’t even make coffee for myself. I had lots of nice things—four sizes of pots, skillets, a stock pot, a wok, baking sheets, pie plates, a slow cooker, a rice cooker, a bread maker, a KitchenAid mixer—but they... CONTINUE READING 29

GirlieGirl Army has the scoop on green living...and delicious recipes. See this satisfying and so-good-for-you how-to. Here is an easy almond cheese spread recipe for you to take the edge off those feta cravings. It takes a couple of days to prepare, because you soak the almonds overnight, then allow the finished product to sit in the fridge for another night,... CONTINUE READING 13

One of the best parts of summer is undoubtedly the salads that sprout up. But just because it’s getting colder and certain fruits and veggies are hibernating doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy light (and satisfying) salads this season. Here are four of my favorite fall salad recipes, PLUS a great drink that supports breast cancer awareness. What a way to... CONTINUE READING 19

With the first day of fall yesterday, we're still obsessed with the season's finest fruit: apples. We already highlighted a few of our , and Gilda Mulero of Naturally-Tasty is sharing yet another way to make good (and delicious!) use of what you're picking or buying this weekend. PLUS, if you're in the New York City area, Gilda's Cooking 101 for... CONTINUE READING 20

This first day of autumn is almost here and September signifies the start of prime apple season. With chillier mornings upon us, we need something to look forward to every a.m.—like yummy breakfasts that use fall's favorite fruit. You might have to wait till Sunday brunch to serve these up—or make it “Breakfast for Dinner” at your place tonight. -Cait Rohan Give... CONTINUE READING 27

We all know the feeling: the hands of the clock point to 3—too early for another meal but late enough since lunch fed our hunger pains. But what to do? Certain nutritional restrictions prevent us from heading over to the snack machine and indulging in that mid-afternoon pick-me-up. Not anymore! With food allergies reaching new highs, more and more companies are... CONTINUE READING 25

We love football season and everything that goes along with it—kicking back in our jerseys, hotties in tight outfits getting sweaty and sexy, an excuse for a Sunday Funday…. But there’s nothing fun about all the calories that come with the drinks and traditional football food. Our healthier alternatives will take you from potential linebacker to kick-a%* Cowboys cheerleader. We scoped... CONTINUE READING 43