sneaking a peek at the new mode lounge

sneaking a peek at the new mode lounge

I like a good lounge. One that is dark and plush – filled with sofas, and high-backed chairs and maybe a touch of velvet. Where they aren’t bartenders – they are mixologists with an apothecary of jars and droppers from which they masterfully concoct a drink from...
the new healthy

the new healthy

I started off my year by doing the Bon Appétit Food Lover’s Cleanse – a two week menu that highlighted whole foods and shirked things like refined sugars, flours, and most dairy. Not only was it delicious but it was eye opening and while I don’t think...
cleanse cocktails part two

cleanse cocktails part two

While I was in the midst of the Bon Appétit Food Lover’s Cleanse a couple weeks ago I had written about one of the cocktails they had included with the plan (really – how can you not like a cleanse that builds in cocktails?) – the Winter’s Revival....
day 14 – all cleansed!

day 14 – all cleansed!

I did it! I’m all cleansed! Now that wasn’t so bad, was it? Things I learned? • Cook with all kinds of different grains. They are sooooo much more interesting than plain ol’ rice. • Try something new from the produce section. For me it was sunchokes....
day 13 – tasty tuesday

day 13 – tasty tuesday

I like meat. There’s no question about that. So one of the ways this cleanse has pushed me is having a couple vegetarian days both weeks. Now I’m not saying that my carnivore status is about to change, but this has opened my eyes at least to other options....