We here at Shecky’s love to bring in sweets to the office to treat ourselves when we feel like indulging. These sporadic spurts of sweet morsels usually are sparked by someone stumbling onto any of the many food blogs that we are obsessed with. We decided to share some of our favorite pastry and dessert blogs with you so you... CONTINUE READING 13

I know what you’re thinking. It might sound disgusting, but those of us who don’t mind the taste of beer question why it’s just wine and liquor in our food. If you like experimenting in the kitchen, especially through baking, beer can surprisingly be a perfect sidekick in making delicious and flavorful treats! Convinced but... CONTINUE READING 12

August is National Panini Month! In celebration of this scrumptious month-long holiday, I'm taking my taste buds on a vacation with five delicious pressed sandwiches. See below for my faves, and speaking of delicious recipes, don't forget to vote for the best Haute Hostess Girlfriend in the National Girlfriend Awards! -Cait Rohan Ham and cheese is probably the most basic and beloved... CONTINUE READING 10

We believe in going all-out here at Shecky's, which is why we're throwing a decadent bash for our 10th birthday (get more details on deals, sweepstakes and more>)! To go along with this motto, we believe in eating dessert first. That's why we're recommending any of the following 10 bakeries located in 10 Girls Night Out cities for the best... CONTINUE READING 34

When the weather outside is frightful, there’s nothing better than snuggling down at home with something warm and delicious. But hearty winter foods usually entail lots of not-so-healthy ingredients. Shecky's to the rescue with five healthier takes on classic comfort foods. -Lynden Halpern The Food Network’s Ellie Krieger is known for making more waist-friendly variations on classic favorites. Macaroni and cheese is... CONTINUE READING 10

I know, I know. This is the year you'll start to eat healthy, right? Ahem, just because a BLT is on whole wheat bread doesn't mean that it's "good for you." Get real about eating right with easy swaps for every meal. -Lynden Halpern BREAKFAST While it’s easy and admittedly delicious to grab a muffin or bagel, these aren’t the healthiest options. For... CONTINUE READING 19

This weekend, Saturday has been dubbed “The Sweetest Day,” a special date to spread affection and joy to those you love and those who need it most. While this isn't such a wildly popular holiday, we are more than willing to celebrate all things sweet! So we've compiled all the delicious deals we'll be serving up at Girls Night Out... CONTINUE READING 17

We’ve already talked about what happens when —but now we’re loving that Cupcake Provocateur’s aprons are hot and Halloween themed. Yep, just in case reusing that naughty nurse costume in the bedroom throughout the year (admit it…) wasn’t enough, now you can bake up all sorts of Halloween treats (and then some…) in this saucy apron. And hey, we can’t take... CONTINUE READING 32

What can I say, I am a bit biased when it comes to Upper West Side vs. downtown NYC. I was UWS near Central Park for like 13 years...now as a Nolita resident, I dread going above Houston unless it's for doggy day care or dining at Mario Batali's new Eataly. That said, see my New York faves and get psyched as... CONTINUE READING 16

Even though recent temps show no end of summer in sight, it is the end of August, which means autumn is just one rip of the calendar away. Here are a few tips to throw together an easy, last-minute seasonal bash. Décor: The luau theme is a bit overdone, but we do fully support adding bright colors wherever possible. From hot... CONTINUE READING 20