I’ve never liked Chinatown. It’s crowded, dirty and loud. So you can imagine my dismay when I took a hands-on photography workshop that brought me right to the hub. But when I got behind the lens, the crowds were non-existent and the smells didn’t matter. For the first time in my eight years as a New Yorker, I saw this… Read More
I was first acquainted with Kate Northrup two years ago when I saw her speak on a panel. The discussion had turned to spirituality and I remember her confessing that she had decided that checking her email every morning immediately upon waking is a spiritual practice. I chuckled to myself because I, too, fight the urge every morning to go… Read More
A gem hidden on the fuzzy border between Tribeca and SoHo, Smile To Go isn’t your average greasy spoon takeout spot. The unassuming storefront is nestled among the galleries and boutiques that line Howard Street, a tiny, less-traversed passage between Lafayette and Broadway just north of Canal. If it weren’t for the lunchtime line that forms outside the tiny space… Read More
Whether you’re a kid or an adult, a snack is always better when it’s fun. And as far as snacking goes, I don’t think it gets any better than these apple snackers inspired by Whole Foods. They’re crunchy, creamy, chocolate-y, sweet and savory all in one bite and they look cute too! Core your apple and slice it into 1-inch… Read More
I’ve been thinking a lot about what the word “passion” means to me lately and how my own definition of the word has evolved. Merriam-Webster defines passion as (1) : emotion <his ruling passion is greed> (2) plural : the emotions as distinguished from reason b : intense, driving, or overmastering feeling or conviction c : an outbreak of anger… Read More
After almost 10 years on birth control pills and a serious health scare, I knew the day I stopped taking them I was doing what was right for my body. Suddenly, synthetic hormones didn’t feel like the right choice to me, so I researched more natural means of birth control and chose another method. While the female body is incredibly… Read More
In the past two weeks I’ve gone from this: To this: To this: I’m taking a break from restaurant dining and Thursday Healthy Hot Spots will resume next week. In the meantime, I’ll leave you with a quote from the introduction of Danielle LaPorte’s new Fire Starter Sessions: “When being real is your priority, the various parts of your life… Read More
Spring represents new beginnings and as the season blossoms, it’s important to prepare the body, mind and spirit to remove the waste it has accumulated during the Winter months. You may have noticed cravings for lighter, greener foods, a sudden urge to re-organize your refrigerator or unexplained motivation to purge your closets. I’ve enlisted some expert guest bloggers to help… Read More
Spring represents new beginnings and as the season blossoms, it’s important to prepare the body, mind and spirit to remove the waste it has accumulated during the Winter months. You may have noticed cravings for lighter, greener foods, a sudden urge to re-organize your refrigerator or unexplained motivation to purge your closets. I’ve enlisted some expert guest bloggers to help… Read More
