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I hope you stay awhile. Everything shared here is designed to help you feel less lonely.
Ditch the PSL for a Fall Pimm's Cup
For this recipe, I’m packing all of these wonderful things into a glass, with a nod to summer (until next year, pal!) with a seasonal take on a classic London Pimm’s cup. Even if you wanted to make this alcohol-free it would work, since it has tons of flavor and a nice sour bite from the shrub part of the drink.
Where to Eat Outside in NYC When the Weather is Absolute Sh*t
You need a list of go-to places in NYC to grab a bite to eat or a drink when the weather is sh*t and we’ve curated a guide for just that.
12 Festive Fall Day Trip Destinations Right Outside of New York City
Fall is finally here after another hot (even hotter with masks) summer here in the city and we couldn’t be any happier about the cooler weather moving in. There’s nothing like finally cutting off the a/c after having to turn the volume up on your favorite Netflix show for months on end just to hear what is going on over the rattle of the beloved a/c. Navigating fall in the middle of a pandemic can seem like a total drag but it doesn’t have to be! We’ve rounded up the best ways to celebrate fall this year in NYC while still social distancing and following all of the COVID guidelines.
Bath's Can't Solve Everything, But They Can Lower Stress. Here Are Some Tips To Find Your Zen In The Bathtub.
Even in the best of times, a relaxing bath is a legit way to decompress. Few things melt away the ordinary stressors of daily life like a warm-to-scalding, sudsy soak. Now, when stressors have become anything but ordinary, it might make sense to likewise level up the bath in order to meet the day’s unprecedented toll on the psyche.
10 Ways To Take Your Power Back
…because absolutely no one can make you feel inferior without your permission 💪🏻
Bring the Restaurant To You With This Sun-dried Tomato Chicken Recipe
This tasty chicken thigh recipe uses both fresh and sun-dried tomatoes, for an elevated dish that comes together in a snap. With just a few simple ingredients and a few smart shortcuts – like using sun-dried tomato oil right from the jar – you’ll be a weeknight dinner hero in no time. Add pasta and you’re golden!
Do You Have Election Anxiety? Ugh. Same.
Election anxiety: While it’s not an official diagnosis, many know it’s plenty real and have felt the effects, especially this year. Mental health professionals agree, saying they’ve seen a significant increase in typical anxiety symptoms (difficulty controlling your worry, restlessness and irritability, problems concentrating or sleeping, and even changes in appetite) tied specifically to the upcoming election.
Spooky (and Healthy) Halloween Beet Crudité & Black Sesame Hummus
It’s the spookiest time of the year! And we’re here to celebrate it with a beautiful spread that’s bloody tasty. Everyone knows that candy is the main star of this holiday, but I find most Halloween party spreads are a little too heavy on the sweet side of things. Why not give your guests something savory to nosh on instead? Today we’re making (bloody) beet-pickled crudités with (dirty) black sesame hummus – spooky, right? This recipe is actually super-healthy, so you won’t feel too bloated in your cute Halloween costume.
Sweet & Savory Fall Fig Salad
I love a sweet and savory salad that incorporates fruit. This one with figs is perfect for fall and so easy to create.
Give Your Home Office a Pep Talk with the WFH Print Collection
One of my treasured Virtual BFFs turned Graphic Designer, Nicole Goldfarb, and I have come together to create the Work From Home Print Collection. We’re determined to bring positivity, encouragement and color to your current work area with a collection of art that inspires and motivates us.
13 of RBG's Most Iconic Words on Life, Love, Equality + Politics
Ruth Bader Ginsburg's most iconic quotes about women's rights, activism and even love will surely continue to impact generations to come.
I Made Nobu's Famous Miso Black Cod at Home + It Was To Die For
I’m obsessed with the way Nobu restaurants prepares their sweet-savory dish Miso Black Cod, so I decided to try it at home annnnnnnd the results were FABULOUS! Alexa helped me out a bit too :)
33 Things I've Learned Living in New York City
New York City can be an intimidating place. The lights! The taxis! The millions of people rushing along the sidewalks with their elbows out! The city is home to 8.6 million people, a good amount of whom were raised in the Big Apple and know how to navigate its streets, subways, and many, many lines. Here’s everything I have learned living in New York City the past two year and TL;DR Carrie Bradshaw lied about literally everything.
6 Tips for Keeping Love Alive From the World’s Oldest Married Couple
Need love advice? Look no further than these two.
How to Write A Great Cover Letter
Writing a cover letter can be dreadful, so we’ve simplified the process in this easy-to-digest breakdown, giving you everything you need to know to write a cover letter worth reading.
Watermelon Habañero Ceviche (That'll Transport you to CDMX)
This version of ceviche is a bit of a mix between the classic recipe and aguachile, which is a different kind of ceviche from the northern states in Mexico (aguachile is quite hip right now). The main difference is that it uses fresh water shrimp and habanero and it’s served in more of the curing liquid.