Step away from the PB&J! If you've been lugging around the same ol' boring brown-bagged lunch since those grammar school days, then you're well overdue for a meal makeover! Get ready for bagged lunch to go grown-up gourmet—we're talking upscale sandwiches piled high with prosciutto, ethnic eats like stuffed, steamed dumplings, not-so-standard salads, delicious desserts to cap it all off... CONTINUE READING 9

Even though we’ve been faced with wacky temps of late, it’s still kinda cold and everyone’s still after wintry comfort foods. But instead of reliving your childhood through a boring ol’ white-bread PB&J, why not up the ante with fancy takes on comforting classics? Sure, some of these stray from that New Year’s Diet you’re on…or not (er, I hope... CONTINUE READING 10

Whether you intend on rocking a bikini this season, have a wedding coming up, or just want to take a little better care of yourself, one of the best ways to do so is to makeover your menu. Fear not if you think eating well entails time and money that you don’t have. I’ve compiled five fast and fabulous recipes... CONTINUE READING 13

Want to be a smarty pants? There's a secret weapon to motivate your medulla: eating. Yes, ladies and gentlemen, the food you eat can have benefits far beyond fueling your body. In addition to providing the energy you need, certain foods can amp up your brain power. Explore the recesses of your refrigerator and you may find foods that science increasingly... CONTINUE READING 16