A taste of South Africa: Oryx Desert Salt
Salt. It’s one of the major elements our taste buds seek. It’s been considered so valuable throughout history, Roman soldiers … Continue reading A taste of South Africa: Oryx Desert Salt
Time to smell like a valentine with Demeter Fragrance Library
Time to set that lovely ambiance for Valentine’s Day — to celebrate, open possibilities, even to appreciate yourself. Scent is … Continue reading Time to smell like a valentine with Demeter Fragrance Library
Help your New Year’s wellness goals with Demeter Fragrance Library
How are your New Year, New You #goals going? Yeah, me too. Have you found yourself planning healthy meals on … Continue reading Help your New Year’s wellness goals with Demeter Fragrance Library
Alone or with loved ones: you’ll have a magical holiday at Antrim 1844
We all have ideas and expectations about the holidays that can sure be hard to meet. The cleaning, cooking, decorating … Continue reading Alone or with loved ones: you’ll have a magical holiday at Antrim 1844
Holidays are better with good hair days and Philip B. Forever Shine products
The holidays: so much stress, so many gatherings and so many photos! When you hair doesn’t look good, it’s hard … Continue reading Holidays are better with good hair days and Philip B. Forever Shine products
Face the holidays with a refreshed complexion: Instytutum’s Flawless HydraMist
Wintertime can wreak havoc on skin, in many different ways. Some people get chapped, itchy hives, flakes, fine lines or … Continue reading Face the holidays with a refreshed complexion: Instytutum’s Flawless HydraMist
Become a gourmet mixologist this holiday season, Chef Anthony Lamas style, with Master of Mixes
There was a time in my life when I was in Kentucky several times a year — I am a … Continue reading Become a gourmet mixologist this holiday season, Chef Anthony Lamas style, with Master of Mixes
Travel around the world with scent: Demeter Destination Collection
Demeter Fragrance Library’s Destination Collection was created to evoke that melange of the sense of place and scent. Scent is … Continue reading Travel around the world with scent: Demeter Destination Collection
Calming, luxe beauty gifts for the holidays: Mettalusso CBD Collection
With many states enacting some sort of legalization of marijuana, it was bound to stoke interest in all of the … Continue reading Calming, luxe beauty gifts for the holidays: Mettalusso CBD Collection
A holiday gift to use every day: Amora Coffee
First thing in the morning and throughout the upcoming days: how nice do you want to make them for yourself … Continue reading A holiday gift to use every day: Amora Coffee
Make some great and good for you side dishes this holiday season: Al Dente Pasta
I love pasta. Throughout law school, I pretty much ate pasta every night (and some days) for three years. I … Continue reading Make some great and good for you side dishes this holiday season: Al Dente Pasta
Why haven’t YOU been to Reisterstown, Md’s Farmacy Brewing?
I first learned about Farmacy Brewing several months ago, when they were getting ready to open and do soft openings. … Continue reading Why haven’t YOU been to Reisterstown, Md’s Farmacy Brewing?
Pucker up for the sweetest stocking stuffer: Laneige’s Kiss Me Day & Night
Whether you’re partnered or single, the holidays are the time for smooches! Under the mistletoe, over the dreidel, around the … Continue reading Pucker up for the sweetest stocking stuffer: Laneige’s Kiss Me Day & Night
Clean K-beauty, cute holiday gifts: Primera
One of the hallmarks of K-beauty — the Korean beauty philosophy — is a focus on skincare and the complexion. … Continue reading Clean K-beauty, cute holiday gifts: Primera
Cool, new beauty products for holiday gifting
100 years ago, an orange was considered a fine holiday gift and maybe, a bonus pair of new socks. But … Continue reading Cool, new beauty products for holiday gifting
Oh, the places you will go! Getting skin ready for travel and cruise season with Drunk Elephant
When you travel, there are plenty of landmines your skin has to navigate: jet-lag, sun exposure, drying airplane cabins, booze, … Continue reading Oh, the places you will go! Getting skin ready for travel and cruise season with Drunk Elephant
It’s beginning to smell like Christmas with Demeter Fragrance Library!
I first learned about Demeter, the eclectic fragrance company, at a most interesting corner bookstore in New Hope, PA — … Continue reading It’s beginning to smell like Christmas with Demeter Fragrance Library!
Stock your cupboard with luscious honey from Nature’s Way Farm
Have you been to New York’s Finger Lakes? Gorgeous! The northern reaches of the Appalachian Mountains, fresh water lakes, waterfalls, … Continue reading Stock your cupboard with luscious honey from Nature’s Way Farm
This holiday season, give the gift of beautiful skin with chic brand Drunk Elephant
Even if you’re not well-versed in luxury products, if you follow business, you know that the recent sale of Drunk … Continue reading This holiday season, give the gift of beautiful skin with chic brand Drunk Elephant
Southern deliciousness for the holidays — ‘handmade so you don’t have to’ — Faithful Foods
From the foodie hot spot of South Carolina, is a family company using their own farm grown ingredients in foods … Continue reading Southern deliciousness for the holidays — ‘handmade so you don’t have to’ — Faithful Foods
Baltimore County’s cool new hangout: The Butler Cabin
If you’re a regular reader of my blog, you already know that I’ve traveled the world over, but am a … Continue reading Baltimore County’s cool new hangout: The Butler Cabin
Preserving Yiddish song and culture: an interview with German artist extraordinaire, Karsten Troyke
Karsten Troyke, born Karsten Bertolt Sellhorn in East-Berlin, GDR, is a singer, actor, and speaker. He is widely regarded as … Continue reading Preserving Yiddish song and culture: an interview with German artist extraordinaire, Karsten Troyke
Ça c’est bon: Louisiana Praline Factory
Kathy Dorsey is a born and bred Cajun. Her people came to Louisiana from the Acadian settlement in Nova Scotia … Continue reading Ça c’est bon: Louisiana Praline Factory
It’s time to treat yourself to some Mallows & Madness!
Lisa Pomeroy is the wildly creative chef behind Mallows & Madness — (@MallowsandMadness on all the social networking sites) a … Continue reading It’s time to treat yourself to some Mallows & Madness!
Get the new seasonal coffee flavors from Amora
Amora is a gourmet coffee and tea subscription service where you pick the very type of coffees you enjoy, the … Continue reading Get the new seasonal coffee flavors from Amora
Get ready for holiday entertaining with Sonoma Farm + recipes!
Whether you always host the family get-togethers, you’re tasked with bringing a lil’ something for the office pot-luck party or … Continue reading Get ready for holiday entertaining with Sonoma Farm + recipes!
Why haven’t YOU experienced one of Maryland’s finest places, Antrim 1844?
Surely the gem of Carroll County, Maryland — and really, one of the whole state’s — is the gorgeous, historic … Continue reading Why haven’t YOU experienced one of Maryland’s finest places, Antrim 1844?
Drag queen culture + New Orleans cookbook: Drag Queen Brunch
A new book by New Orleans venerated historian with ties to the drag community, Poppy Tooker, explores the ups and … Continue reading Drag queen culture + New Orleans cookbook: Drag Queen Brunch
Tasty, pure, eco-friendly water: ZEROWATER
As a food writer and two-time judge of the International Water Tasting Festival at Berkeley Springs, I know water. I … Continue reading Tasty, pure, eco-friendly water: ZEROWATER
Life is prettier with a luxurious Serucell complexion
With the change of seasons and maybe heading back to school or work is cranking up, days are shorter, the … Continue reading Life is prettier with a luxurious Serucell complexion
New and classic crab dishes + more: Dundalk, MD’s Costas Inn
If you think that Maryland crab season ends at Labor Day, you’re wrong. They’re here and if you’re looking for … Continue reading New and classic crab dishes + more: Dundalk, MD’s Costas Inn
On the water dining + the historic cuisine of Maryland’s Eastern Shore: Harris Crab House & Seafood
Harris Crab House & Seafood is the restaurant outgrowth of the Harris Seafood Processing House, which has a family history … Continue reading On the water dining + the historic cuisine of Maryland’s Eastern Shore: Harris Crab House & Seafood
Get your skin glowing for fall with Primera Alpine Berry Water Cream
When your summer tan fades and the weather gets cooler, you’ll see and feel that your complexion has different needs. … Continue reading Get your skin glowing for fall with Primera Alpine Berry Water Cream
Untangle your hair like a pro with Harry Josh Pro Tools
Harry Josh is a Canadian-born celebrity hairdresser with his own line of professional style tools. He worked on the tresses … Continue reading Untangle your hair like a pro with Harry Josh Pro Tools
Crushing on new John Frieda hair care, including Violet Crush
Did you know that according to a study, almost half of American women color their hair at home or at … Continue reading Crushing on new John Frieda hair care, including Violet Crush
‘Que worth leaving Dixie for: Spring Grove, PA’s 3 Hogs BBQ
A few years ago, I tried bbq at that famous place up in Syracuse. I found it — and the … Continue reading ‘Que worth leaving Dixie for: Spring Grove, PA’s 3 Hogs BBQ
Innovative and fresh fragrance: Goutal Paris Eau d’Hadrian alcohol-free water
With this oppressive sticky, hot weather we’ve seen on the East Coast, I was recently thinking about the citrusy splashes … Continue reading Innovative and fresh fragrance: Goutal Paris Eau d’Hadrian alcohol-free water
Tasty, hand-crafted Mexican food: Hampden’s Papi’s Tacos
Back in what had been Dimitri’s, one of Hampden, Baltimore’s non-ironic dive bars, is now a second location for Papi’s … Continue reading Tasty, hand-crafted Mexican food: Hampden’s Papi’s Tacos
Love + Luxury for you AND your puppy: Mettalusso
Madam C.J. and I are just two girls trying to make it in a dog eat dog world. It’s fun … Continue reading Love + Luxury for you AND your puppy: Mettalusso
Revive the beauty of your hands and self this summer with Aveeno
I’m at the tail end of my birthday, which is at the tail end of summer. Between me living a … Continue reading Revive the beauty of your hands and self this summer with Aveeno
A refreshing taste of Portugal: TAP’s Business Class lounge in Lisbon
TAP Air Portugal’s flagship lounge in Lisbon gives you that last little taste of the country while waiting for your … Continue reading A refreshing taste of Portugal: TAP’s Business Class lounge in Lisbon
Preppy dining on the water: Cascais, Portugal’s Maria Pia Seafood Lounge
If you’ve ever gone sailing on the ocean or know people who do — and I do! — you understand … Continue reading Preppy dining on the water: Cascais, Portugal’s Maria Pia Seafood Lounge
Save your skin this summer with Instytutum
When I was a little girl, I’d point out different skincare products at department stores or in magazines to my … Continue reading Save your skin this summer with Instytutum
Relaxed setting, world-renowned seafood: Cascais, Portugal’s O Pescador
O Pescador. It translates to The Fisherman in English and this Cascais, Portugal destination has the casual vibe of a … Continue reading Relaxed setting, world-renowned seafood: Cascais, Portugal’s O Pescador
Treats for your tushy: ‘The Sexiest WC on Earth’ in Lisbon, Portugal
I have always felt that if I had to travel back in time, I for sure would want to stick … Continue reading Treats for your tushy: ‘The Sexiest WC on Earth’ in Lisbon, Portugal
Preserving the flavors of Portugal: Lisbon’s Can the Can restaurant
A good deal of Portugal’s historic wealth for centuries has come from their fishing, preserving and exporting seafood. Indeed, Portugal … Continue reading Preserving the flavors of Portugal: Lisbon’s Can the Can restaurant
Elevate your home cocktail game with Merlet
I really enjoy entertaining at home. When I go out, if the service is lacking or the product, if I … Continue reading Elevate your home cocktail game with Merlet
Holy dessert! Portugal’s authentic Pasteis de Belem
The most traditional of Portuguese desserts have a convent or monastic origin. One of the most copied and storied of … Continue reading Holy dessert! Portugal’s authentic Pasteis de Belem
Drink in the wine and the beauty of Colares, Portugal’s Casal Sta. Maria
The founder of continental Europe’s most western vineyard, Casal Sta. Maria — Baron Bodo von Bruemmer — was not only … Continue reading Drink in the wine and the beauty of Colares, Portugal’s Casal Sta. Maria
The Tooth Fairy for pets in the Baltimore/DC area: Pearly White Pets
My little sweetie, Madam CJ, is originally from A Buddy for Life in Elkton, Maryland. If this beauty were introducing … Continue reading The Tooth Fairy for pets in the Baltimore/DC area: Pearly White Pets
