1. What uses more water—hand-washing or a dishwasher? 2. Is it better for the environment to use a garbage disposal or throw food scraps in the garbage? 3. When you’re confronted with choices from free range to cage free to fertile to certified organic—how do you know eggs-actly what the labels mean? (For the answers, [...]
I’m visiting friends who live a few hours away—which brings back the sights and smells of other summers when my kids were small. Before I knew we’d ever relocate to Carmel, my kids and I spent a couple summers down the coast near San Luis Obispo. For city folks, this was our first introduction to [...]
…..I avoid the mall so I don’t have to buy see this: or this: But then I go to the framer’s: And the dry cleaner……. Come on, what would you pick up here—a lint roll (er) or a Tootsie roll? And worst of all….. …..the dermatologist. And they used to tell us chocolate gave us [...]
Tonight I was going to sleep before 2 a.m.. for a change. Choose You. Less sugar. Less stress. More sleep. Everything in moderation. I was shutting out the kitchen lights a few minutes ago when I felt….sort of empty. As if something was missing. And it was. I had made it through the entire day [...]
It’s my shelter in a storm; my most reliable and trusted companion, the longest and happiest relationship of my life—my love affair with chocolate. And though I’m willing to put that precious relationship on the line for the sake of my health —and though I know the Choose You program is inspiring women to put [...]
I heard the news on Twitter last night; and by now I’m sure you’ve heard it, too: chocolate is tied to depression. People who are depressed tend to eat more chocolate . Duh. Did they really need a scientific study to investigate this when they could have just come over to my house? Personally I’m [...]
After 12 days in Argentina, it was time to go home. Daniel had enough of me—- and I had enough dulce de leche. It was easier saying goodbye to Daniel— I know I”ll see him in a few months. Who knows when I’ll bond with dulce de leche again? Not that I should. I [...]
Cinco, to be exact: #1: The tempo: I love the mix of big city energy and a relaxed attitude. #2. Parks and trees are everywhere— these trees are my favorites; they look like something out of a fairy tale. #3: The time: This is a city that never sleeps. Seriously. A night-owl like me could [...]
It’s practically all I heard about before I arrived: in fact this was the first picture I took in Argentina. Argentines are mad for cows. And I can appreciate why—since I can also appreciate a great steak dinner. I’ve already had several— including at La Cabrera, probably the most popular restaurant in Buenos Aires—- I [...]
….you’ll appreciate it whether you’re Jewish or not. Here’s all you need to know about Passover—– in two words: Matzo Roca 4 whole matzos 1 stick butter 1 cup brown sugar 16 oz. chocolate chips ½ cup chopped walnuts (optional) Preheat oven to 350. Lay matzo in a flat jelly roll pan or on cookie [...]
