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Dining with the Stars! Tribeca Grill NYC

Dining with the Stars! Tribeca Grill NYC

I’ve always been curious about which celebrities own restaurants and surprisingly there are a lot! So I’ve decided to take a few weeks exploring exactly which stars have dived into the culinary business! Maybe you can go see these awesome places for yourselves! For our first week: Robert De Niro and the Tribeca Grill! This...
Talent Highlight: Modern Family's Sofia Vergara

Talent Highlight: Modern Family’s Sofia Vergara

Everyone probably knows her as Gloria Delgado-Pritchett from the sitcom Modern Family but Sofia Vergara is a lot more than just this dynamic role.  Born in July of 1972 in Columbia, Sofia is one of 5 siblings and daughter to a stay at home mother and a cattle-ranching father.  She is extremely smart, proven by her...
Chocolate Craving? Yes Please!

Chocolate Craving? Yes Please!

Everyone has those days when all you want is chocolate after chocolate after chocolate.   I found some of the best recipes involving chocolate that are out there- go ahead, give in- why else would we have cravings, right??   The Easiest Chocolate Covered Strawberries Ever 16 ounces Milk Chocolate Chips 2 tablespoons shortening 1...
Big Names in Acting Join the Cast of "Les Miserables"

Big Names in Acting Join the Cast of “Les Miserables”

Tom  Hooper, the director of the new “Les Miserables”, set to debut sometime this year, is causing a lot of hype as rumors about who is or isn’t cast continue to fly around.  It is already confirmed that Hugh Jackman will play convicted bread stealer Jean Valjean and Gossip Girl‘s Aaron Tveit recently signed on...
The Phenomenon that is Avicii

The Phenomenon that is Avicii

After spending  a semester in London, I couldn’t help but be a fan of Avicii. I was shocked to come home and find that he was just as popular in the states. His music is anything but boring, in fact its the kind of music you play in the car and end up driving around...
Five Must See Television Shows of 2012

Five Must See Television Shows of 2012

Here are my 5 “must see” TV shows for the new year, because let’s be honest, in between all the new years resolutions we all need some time to kick back and relax. 1. ABC’s “Modern Family” -  If you haven’t heard of this show yet, it’s about time.  Now in it’s third season, Modern...
Classic Christmas Movies

Classic Christmas Movies

You know those days getting close to Christmas when all you want to do is wrap presents, decorate the tree, and listen to Christmas music?  They are fast approaching and if you’re anything like me during the Christmas season, it’s almost time to go all out!  When all the cookies have been made and the...
Book Review: Seven Poor Travellers

Book Review: Seven Poor Travellers

Charles Dickens is, for many people, the epitome of Christmas.  His books and short stories have charmed and impressed for generations, especially during the Christmas season.  One of his lesser known books, “The Seven Poor Travellers”, is no exception.  I have read a lot of stories that warm your heart around the holiday season but...
Hunter Hayes: Country Music's Newest Charmer

Hunter Hayes: Country Music’s Newest Charmer

If you haven’t heard his songs yet, you’re sure to soon enough.  The 19 year old Hunter Hayes is quickly rising to stardom in the country music scene.  He began his career at age 4, playing the accordion in a band at a Cajun restaurant in his hometown.  He picked up a guitar at age...