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Tuesday, May 26, 2009

How to Pick a Summer Wine

Summer’s soaring temps beg you to step away from heavy Cabernets and check out the gentler, lighter side of wine. When choosing the perfect summer wine for your outdoor party, think light, crisp, refreshing—and because people tend to drink more in the heat—lower in alcohol.

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Tuesday, May 12, 2009

Nourish Your Relationships

Nutritionist Renee Hill sees life through dark, leafy colored glasses. In a special column, adapted from a piece she wrote for her (very healthy) clientelle, the author illuminates the connections between taking care of ourselves through healthy foods and nurturing healthy relationships. Key to the recipe for long life she writes, is eliminating toxic ingredients and nourishing the loving ones.

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Tuesday, May 05, 2009

Mama’s Mac-n-Cheese Finally Grows Up

Dawn Oates turns to Gargoyle on the Square’s meticulous chef Jason Santos for a modern turn on a Mother’s classic. But can a contemporary take on a comfort food be as comfortable as the original? Mamas take note!

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Wednesday, April 08, 2009

Scrap the Barilla: Make Your Pasta from Scratch

PASTA - it’s the food of our lives! The infinitely mutable, equitably accessible, globally talented food form that, like an old dog or a new People Magazine, is always there for you, eager to take whatever form necessary to make you feel better. But, chef in training and prolific food writer Sarah Baker explains, eating dried, supermarket pasta is like getting only the dog hair or the ads. In order to have a true pasta love affair, you have to make it yourself. Here’s how.

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Don't Miss List

Tuesday, June 30, 2009
As always we are committed to bringing you the inside scoop on what's hot and where to find it CHEAP. This month, some of our favorite stores are having legendary sales. Don't MISS these chances to save on pieces you will want to savor all summer long.
Stel's
Stel's Warehouse Sale
Friday, July 10th to Sunday, July 12th
Everything from Alexander Wang to Nom De Guerre to A.P.C. (to name just a sampling of designers) will be 75% off. All previous season’s merchandise will be on sale.

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Hadley Pollet Sample Sale
Friday July 10 & Saturday, July 11
In anticipation of the launch of their new yoga line, Hadley Pollet is hosting a massive sample sale of the line's famous bags, clothes and accessories.230 Newbury Street, Boston.

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Barneys Summer Sale
A friend recently asked me about some pink shoes I was wearing. Where can I get some? she asked. Barney's sale, available online, has the answer: luscious pinks (and blues and yellows and neutrals too) majorly discounted from the greats - Louboutin, Lanvin, Prada, Monolo, Stella McCarthy & more.