My biggest AHA cooking moment came to me when I finally realized that if I actually planned out my meals for the week, much of the stress would in turn dissipate. Many people detest the drudgery of meal prep, especially when it involves cooking for a family and keeping our meals diversified can be a challenge when there are picky eaters involved. What if I told you that you could win an eMeals 3-month “Classic Family Plan” subscription to help take the mystery and stress out of your meal prep? That’s right. At the beginning of each … [Read more...]
e-Meals 3-Month Meal Plan Giveaway and an OXO 5-Piece Container Set
February 14, 2014 By 41 Comments
Little Book of Thin
January 6, 2014 By 4 Comments
Ten years ago, I witnessed the power of Lauren Slayton’s nutrition acumen... My fellow work colleague had undergone a major lifestyle transformation and had lost approximately 40 pounds. When you’re pulling 8-10 hour days with an intimate group of people, it’s inevitable that you start to function as one unit. So, as my friends’ weight came off, we too picked up some nutritional cues and celebrated her milestones along the way. Little did I know at the time, my colleague was a walking poster child for Foodtrainers, Lauren’s successful … [Read more...]
Benihana Grilling Tips from Iron Chef Sakai
December 4, 2013 By Leave a Comment
It’s holiday time- a full month synonymous with festive parties and dining out. In fact, restaurateurs say that more families than ever are choosing table service over table setting. For years, one of our favorite family dining experiences is eating habachi style at Benihana restaurant. Last month I had the honor of training one-on-one and Be-the-Chef with head chef Rupak at Benihana's NYC midtown location. I learned the art of Teppanyaki cooking and all the celebrated tricks of the Benihana trade (including flipping shrimp tails into my … [Read more...]
Be the Chef at Benihana
November 11, 2013 By 10 Comments
For the past 4 years, every birthday has come with a mandate from my kids to celebrate their special day with a dinner at Benihana! Without hesitation, we’ve eagerly gone to midtown Manhattan to experience the excitement of hibachi-style cooking. Yes, we don the tall red Benihana chef hats. Yes, we watch wide-eyed (like it’s the first time) as the Master Chefs make onion volcanoes, toss shrimp tails into their hats, make eggs roll, and create beating hearts out of chicken fried rice. So, can you imagine how THRILLED I was this past … [Read more...]
