Valentine's Day Is Soon

When there's snow on the ground and it's 16 degrees F outside, you stay indoors ... and think. Our next holiday, Valentine's Day, is less than a month away. So I did a small round up of sparkle. The ruby ring, diamond encrusted watch and heart neckless are wildly expensive, even separately, but a girl can dream. For those of you with a big budget, the ring is from Boodles, the watch from Chopard and the pendent from DeBeers. Thankfully,...

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A Light Carrot Cake

Photo credit: judicialpeach.comThis weekend I baked a carrot cake. I don't understand why so many cake recipes call for so much fat and sugar. My carrot cake is light, yet moist, sweet and tasty. I didn't add additional fruit to the recipe, such as pineapple, applesauce, coconut or raisins, not that there's anything wrong with that, but sometimes a pure carrot cake flavor rules. I used the following ingredients:Carrot Cake LightIngredients:2 cups...

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Wendy's Chili Is A Great Deal All Around

Photo: The Village VoiceThere are times when you need to find some cheap eats. Wendy's chili, which is meaty, beany and tomatoey, fits the bill. It is filling, low in fat and (in my opinion) tastes as good as homemade. Rare is the day when you can eat a nutritious meal for two bucks (before tax). At Wendy's I order either a large chili, or a small serving and a baked potato. I like the saltine crackers and packet of hot seasoning too.I miss Dave...

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The Best Leggings, A Round-Up

Photos: published in Elle magazineJust like denim jeans and a leather jacket, leggings are a wardrobe essential. They are casual smart. So comfortable and versatile, you can dress them up or down. Opaque leggings can be worn with a big shirt or sweater. Underneath a skirt or dress, they keep you warm in the winter. Leggings are equally chic with ballet flats or boots; and they are great for traveling, since they roll...

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Phil Everly: January 19, 1939 - January 3, 2014

Photo: New York Times: Phil and Don EverlyA dash every fan dreads, but it inevitably comes. R.I.P. Mr. Phil Everly. Thank you for your sweet, perfect harmony and equally amazing solo voice.In today's New York Times: "Paul Simon, whose song “Graceland” includes vocals by Phil and Don Everly, said in an email on Saturday morning: 'Phil and Don were the most beautiful sounding duo I ever heard. Both voices pristine and soulful. The Everlys were...

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Happy New Year ... Western Skillet Eggs For Breakfast

Photo: Vanity FairA Very Happy New Year! Let's start the first day right with a nutritious breakfast. But after a night of celebration, one without too much fuss. One pan dishes keep the preparation and clean up easy-breezy. Here's a recipe I got from the Food Network. Feel free to make it your own, as I did, with ingredients you usually stock in your kitchen:Western Skillet Eggs Baked In An OvenIngredients:1/2 cup skim milkPhoto: Food...

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