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Sonesta’s Executive Chef John Ruiz

Sonesta’s Executive Chef John Ruiz

Executive Chef is John Ruiz.Chef Ruiz is a culinary leader with 2 decades of experience across high-end hotels in Hawaii and California. He held executive chef roles at renowned resorts and played a crucial role in establishing the culinary reputation of modern...

Whole 30 Chicken and Mango Chopped Salad

Whole 30 Chicken and Mango Chopped Salad

Looking for a go-to salad to meal-prep and eat all week long? This Chicken and Mango Chopped Salad Whole30-approved recipe is for you! The option of using rotisserie chicken and bagged lettuce makes this as easy as ordering lunch—for half the price. Here’s the recipe,...

Easy Mini Lobster Rolls

Easy Mini Lobster Rolls

Summer can feel fleeting, but making a few classic summer dishes can create memories that last well after fall. One of the classics? Lobster rolls. This version from Leigh and Alston, the moms behind Habitual Hostess, are miniature, so perfect for bringing to a...

Super Moist Glazed Lemon Yogurt Cake

Super Moist Glazed Lemon Yogurt Cake

This recipe was shared by our food contributor, Kathleen “Kat” Ashmore. Follow her on Instagram and TikTok! This lemon cake is sweet enough to be kid-friendly, but sophisticated enough to be perfect for any Spring and Summer entertaining. It works from brunch to...

St. Patrick’s Day Cocktails & Mocktails

St. Patrick’s Day Cocktails & Mocktails

Cheers to the Irish and to you, Moms! Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day we’re sharing a roundup of 8 delicious cocktails and mocktails to serve and sip on March 17 (or any time!). And thankfully, there isn’t a green beer in the mix… Cocktails The Irish Maid from A...

Homemade Granola Recipe

Homemade Granola Recipe

  Granola! Crunchy, delicious, and now, handcrafted by you. Make it as is or add some special touches (see below for inspiration) and watch your family gobble it up. You’ll wonder why you didn’t try making this versatile treat (for breakfast over yogurt, for...

Chinese Chicken Salad from Habitual Hostess!

Chinese Chicken Salad from Habitual Hostess!

CHINESE CHICKEN SALAD When living in San Francisco, Rustic Bakery was my go-to lunch spot for one reason- this salad. Now I live on the other side of the country, so I had to figure out a way to recreate my favorite salad, and it’s pretty spot on! I love making hearty...

Three Ingredient Cauliflower Soup Recipe

Three Ingredient Cauliflower Soup Recipe

  Cauliflower is full of fiber and Vitamin C, making it a powerhouse vegetable for cold & flu season. This 3 Ingredient Cauliflower Soup from Kathleen Ashmore is simple, healthy and delicious — an easy winner in our eyes. INGREDIENTS 3 tbsp olive oil 1 medium...

Hannukah Latkes!

Hannukah Latkes!

This classic Hannukah Latke recipe can be fried earlier in the day and recrisped in the oven prior to serving—so you can get your latkes ready to go before the kids come home and won’t be dealing with hot oil with little ones underfoot. Thanks to dad of two Mike...

Christmas Fudge!

Christmas Fudge!

  CHRISTMAS FUDGE THAT CAN’T BE BEAT! Ingredients: 1 jar Kraft Marshmallow Creme 3 cups sugar 1 1/2 sticks butter or margarine 5 oz evaporated milk can 1 tsp vanilla 12 oz semi-sweet chocolate pieces Festive sprinkles, peppermint or walnuts to sprinkle on top...

3 Healthy Holiday Season Eating Tips to Try!

3 Healthy Holiday Season Eating Tips to Try!

In a season where we are making magic, hosting, decorating and organizing, we can’t forget to take care of ourselves, moms.  That means feeding ourselves as well as we do our families. Food, after all, is fuel for this busy holiday season. We asked The Local Moms...

Ali Fedotowsky-Manno’s Cranberry Sauce!

Ali Fedotowsky-Manno’s Cranberry Sauce!

This recipe for Thanksgiving Cranberry Sauce was shared by Ali Fedotowsky-Manno, a Nashville-based Mom of two, former Bachelorette and media personality. INGREDIENTS 1 bag of fresh cranberries 3/4 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup fresh orange juice 1/4 cup Grand Marnier 1 tsp...

Looking for Delicious Treats for Holiday Parties?

Looking for Delicious Treats for Holiday Parties?

  Celebrations are happening all the time and for different reasons, and whether that’s a wedding, birthday, anniversary, upcoming holiday party, etc., one thing that they all have in common is that they aren’t complete without the presence of dessert!   ...

Everyday Apple Tart!

Everyday Apple Tart!

Whether you’re baking for Thanksgiving, or just want to use up your apple-picking stash, this Everyday Apple Tart from TikTok star Kathleen Ashmore is an instant classic (that happens to be gluten-free!). INSTRUCTIONS 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted 2/3 cup blanched...

Apple Cider Margarita!

Apple Cider Margarita!

Leigh Hansen & Alston Calabrese of Habitual Hostess     It’s almost Fall, y’all! If you’re mourning the end of summer marg season, you’ll love this tasty transitional cocktail from Alston and Leigh, the talented duo behind Habitual Hostess. Start with a...

Top 5 Lunchbox Tips from Weelicious!

Top 5 Lunchbox Tips from Weelicious!

It’s a common pain point of the back-to-school routine: packing lunches. Though we might typically dread this step on a busy morning, we’re sharing some mouth-watering inspiration – and easy hacks – to help you reimagine the process.  (Think: sous chefs and make-ahead...

Rose Popsicles or Make it your own way

Rose Popsicles or Make it your own way

INGREDIENTS 2 cups Rosé wine 1.5 cups frozen strawberries 1.5 cups ice cubes 2 tablespoons simple syrup, or honey equipment 8-10 popsicle molds funnel INSTRUCTIONS Mix together all ingredients in a blender until smooth. Use a funnel to pour the cool mixture into...

Watermelon Jello Shots

Watermelon Jello Shots

Ingredients FOR JELLO SHOTS IN A WATERMELON RIND 6 pound watermelon halved with fruit removed (leave about 1/4-inch of fruit in the shell) 3 3-ounce boxes watermelon flavored gelatin 6 envelopes unflavored gelatin 3 cups boiling water 3 cups cold vodka FOR JELLO SHOTS...

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