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Dessert For One
Sometimes you just want to enjoy a delicious homemade dessert for one without the temptations of leftover treats. Well now you can with Shape’s recipes that make a single serving dessert. I’m sure a...
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LazyLooz Explodes!
Our friend Rakan over at LazyLooz had some recent exciting news for us: they are going national! Not only are they operating out of a commercial kitchen now, they have three news flavors (Chocolate...
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Happy Birthday Blondie!
Nothing like Girls Night + COOKIE CAKE to celebrate Amanda’s Birthday! YES, It’s the notorious Mrs. Fields, and YES, they deliver! You can honestly never go wrong with a chocolate chip cookie...
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7 Days of Easter, Gift Basket Idea #1
OK, so there are few desserts that I don’t feel just a little guilty after, BUT Levain cookies are definitely not one of them. Maybe their a 1/2 ib each and might have A LOT of calories, but I’m a...
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7 Days of Easter, Gift Basket Idea #2
Holidays need chocolates! Kee’s Chocolates is exceptional in the land of candy. Give a box of these lovelies to someone this Easter and they’ll be in “Heaven.” With flavors like Pistachio White...
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7 Days of Easter, Gift Basket Idea #3
Who doesn’t love a cake pop? It’s like the best bite of a piece of cake in one big bite! So if you want to fill your Easter basket with something other than Jellybeans, head over to Stick & Pop...
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7 Days of Easter, Gift basket idea #4
S’more Bakery makes pre-packaged s’mores that you take home and bake in your oven for 5 minutes! These adorable bags of s’mores would be the perfect sweet to add too any Easter basket! They come two...
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7 Days of Easter, Gift Basket Idea #5
Dominique Ansel Bakery has out done themselves this Easter with these adorable homemade peeps! Available on their online bakery for store pick up, these peeps are sure to bring every chick and...
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7 Days of Easter, Gift Basket Idea #6
Hop on over to Magnolia Bakery for the most darling Easter gift of mini cupcakes in an egg carton! These cuties look like little nests, and voila, you’ve found Easter eggs! The pop of turquoise...
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7 Days of Easter, Gift Basket Idea #7
Saving the classic for last! It wouldn’t be Easter without a chocolate bunny. Head over to Three Tarts, an adorable bakery in Chelsea and the Plaza Hotel Food Court. Their chocolate bunnies are...
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Me Love Flex Donuts
Zac Young can have my heart every time I eat his donuts at Flex Mussels. That’s right, a fabulous seafood restaurant that specializes in mussels has awesome desserts. My favorite=DONUTS. These...
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An evening at Del Frisco’s Steakhouse
Del Frisco’s Steakhouse is like no other. Not only is the steak melt-in-your-mouth delicious, but their desserts will leave you in a state of ecstasy! This “little” platter was presented to me at...
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Dessert + Science + Musical Theatre
What happens when dessert meets science? Well, I recently found out at the World Science Festival Gala, which kicks off the World Science Festival May 29-June 2. I performed in musical numbers...
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An Unconventional Cheesecake
This ricotta cheesecake at Piccolo Cafe in midtown is a delight to the palate. As you can see, it’s not your conventional cheesecake. After a full day of tap dancing, my friend and I needed...
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Birthday Surprise!
Birthdays are great for so many reasons, and today was mine, full of unexpected and “sweet” ones. I started rehearsal on my birthday for the fabulous New York City Center Encores! musical, On your...
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Beth’s Birthday Cake!
I’m “up on my toes” and applauding Beth Bennett at Bebe Bakes for the outstanding cake she made me. I’m a big fan of having a big ‘ole cake on my birthday and enjoying it with friends, so I ordered a...
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Pastry Haven
As you have read recently, my birthday was quite the dessert extravaganza, and these pastries are included. My lovely friend showed up to rehearsal for On Your Toes in New York City Center’s Encores!...
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An Italian Birthday Dinner
One of my favorite evenings is going out for fine dining. My husband surprised me the evening of my birthday by taking me to Il Gattopardo near MoMa. This Italian eatery was chock-full of Italian...
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My New Favorite NYC Cafe
I’m a sucker for great cafes full of pastries. I’ve enjoyed a lovely walk through Central Park every morning to rehearsal for On Your Toes at New York City Center’s Encores! series, and everyday I...
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Banana Cream Pie at Red Eye Grill
I devoured a wonderful slice of Banana Cream Pie the other night at the midtown restaurant Red Eye Grill. This restaurant is one that I have passed hundreds of times since moving to New York 12 years...
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