The Notorious B.E.V.Y.: Bevy Smith Dishes On Budget Entertaining
When you’re a high-powered publishing executive with a discerning eye for style and a Rolodex that reads like front row at a Marc Jacobs show, what do you do for your second act? For the dynamic Bevy Smith , the answer was to pair her talent as a social conduit with her flair for entertaining and create Dinner With Bevy , a luxury social marketing enterprise that brings together the worlds of fashion, art, music, and media in a delectable, custom salon
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The Notorious B.E.V.Y.: Bevy Smith Dishes On Budget Entertaining
Scott Wolf Would Do ‘Anything Under the Sun’ for Jack
Axelle/Bauer-Griffin Actor Scott Wolf is no stranger to life on the small screen, but now that he’s a father — to 7 ½-month-old Jackson ‘Jack’ Kayse , with wife Kelley — his role on the new ABC series V has taken on newfound importance. “I’m sort of constantly diving in and out of my work life, and I’ve been lucky to be able to do that,” he recently mused to PopEater . “I’m grateful that I’ve had that opportunity, and that when I feel like I need to go live my life and be away from it for a little while, I can.” All play and no work isn’t always realistic, however, and on that note Scott adds, “I would definitely say that having my first child and looking down at this tiny face and knowing that I would do anything under the sun for him and, you know, that feeling of, it’s not just about me, or me and my wife
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The Slanket Giveaway Ends 12/02/09
The Slanket is a wonderful, huge fleece blanket, with sleeves! Wearing the slanket enables me , the wearer to still be able to use their hands. The sleeves are large and generous, so they aren’t confining and you’re able to move about, and really don’t feel like you’re wearing it. It’s so simple, and so practical, just one of those products that you think to yourself, “Why didn’t I think of that?”
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The Slanket Giveaway Ends 12/02/09
Keith Urban ‘Not Pining’ For Another Baby
Fame Calling himself “immensely blessed” to have welcomed daughter Sunday Rose , 16 months, with wife Nicole Kidman , country crooner Keith Urban admits in a new interview the couple were unsure if they would ever become parents together. “We didn’t get to meet each other in our 20s and 30s,” he points out to the UK’s Hello! magazine, “so we thought maybe that’s not our journey, we’re fine with that.” Keith adds, “It’s such a miracle to have her.” Although their marriage has offered its fair share of ups and downs, Keith says they are united in their commitment. “We want the best for each other and we support each other to do that,” he explains.
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Christening Gifts – Quality on a Budget
Christening gifts should last for years – timeless treasures your godchild or grandchild will cherish well into adult life and even hand down to later generations. In the current economic down-turn, with everyone’s finances under a bit of pressure, it is tempting to skimp when selecting a Christening gift, but reducing your budget doesn’t mean you have to compromise on quality. It’s still possible to reduce your spend and still give a Christening present that has a high perceived value, offering years of pleasure.
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CupcakeCamp Montreal is November 22nd!
Yes, it’s true, the latest CupcakeCamp (click there to find out about how to hold a CupcakeCamp in your town), a worldwide phenomenon, CupcakeCamp Montreal , is coming up on Sunday, November 22nd, and if we can judge by these photos by Eva Blue via Flickr , they’re going all out. And it’s a fundraiser for Kids Help Phone , which according to their site: Our mission is to improve the well-being of Canadian children and youth by providing them anonymous and confidential professional counselling, referrals, and information through technologically-based communications media
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Chocolate of the Week: The Raleigh Bar
A full bar of chocolate can be quite hazardous. Shard by shard, they tend to disappear. And so, while perusing the specialty chocolate section, as I always do when there is one, I was drawn to the Raleigh Bar, a mere two inches in length (stocking stuffer?) and just three dollars. Its creator is David Briggs of Xocolatl de David in Portland, Oregon. Briggs, once the sous chef at the Park Kitchen in Portland, keeps his culinary skills fresh by incorporating savory flavors into his chocolate bars. There’s the bar with Piment d’Espellete (a chili pepper from the Basque region), fried Marcona almonds and smoky paprika in the Almond and Pimenton bar, and a dark chocolate truffle filled with blue cheese. But the Raleigh bar is less molecular gastronomy and more common sense. Few would argue that salted caramel and pecan chocolate nougat aren’t excellent partners. The caramel truly is salty – bits of fleur de sel linger on your tongue – but with the sweet nougat and slightly bitter edge of the 72% chocolate holding the whole thing together, it’s a good thing the bar is so small. Oh, and there’s also a bacon caramel version.
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Garcelle Beauvais-Nilon: Jax and Jaid Are Two Peas In a Pod
Kristian Dowling/Getty Aside from their October 18th birthday, 2-year-old fraternal twins Jaid Thomas and Jax Joseph have little else in common! “[Jax] is definitely friendlier — he’ll be your friend right away — and Jaid is a little more reserved — he’ll check you out before,” the boys’ mom Garcelle Beauvais-Nilon dishes to Celebrity Baby Blog, adding that the differences between the two have been obvious “since day one…I swear to you!” That said, despite their contrasting personalities, nothing is stronger than the brotherly bond the twins share. According to the actress, Jaid and Jax have recently become more aware of the other and in turn look to each other for comfort.
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The Name Game: Outstanding Outliers
Somewhere in between Bronx and Bob , there are a whole host of celebrity baby names that live on the fringe between “out there” and “traditional.” According to nameberry.com co-founder Pamela Redmond-Satran , these so-called “outlier” names have the added benefit of being “truly original” while remaining recognizable as established, tried-and-true names. Among Pamela’s favorites are Paulina , as recently chosen by former baseball star Mike Piazza . “Her middle name Sophia might be a trendy top ten favorite,” Pamela notes, “but Paulina, which has that same feminine exoticism, is a fresher choice that could launch a new trend.” Bronwyn , as chosen by Angela Bassett and Courtney B.
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Check Out PH8, The Sporty New Line From Bebe, In Stores Now!
To be honest, I was never really a fan of Bebe Sport- my style has always been a little more running shorts, and a little less, err, rhinestone-encrusted stretch pants. But when I caught a glimpse of PH8, the line that’s set to replace Bebe Sport, I knew I’d be welcoming more then a few of the athletic-inspired pieces into my closet. The looks are meant to be layered over or worn as gym clothes, perfect for the girl who wants to go from yoga to a casual dinner date or simply hit the gym after work without the hassle of a rush hour outfit change
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Rebecca Gayheart and Eric Dane ‘Looking Forward’ to Parenthood
Kiley Bishop/London Ent/Splash News Online Mom-to-be Rebecca Gayheart leans on her leading man, husband Eric Dane , and shows off her growing belly during a glam event for IWC Schaffhausen watches at Milk Studios in Los Angeles on Wednesday. In her first public comments about her pregnancy, the actress, 38, told In Touch , “We’ve always wanted to be parents. I think Eric is going to be a wonderful dad, and hopefully I’ll be a good mom.
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Angie Everhart and Kayden Cuddle Up
Roger Karnbad/Celebrity Model Angie Everhart keeps 3 ½-month-old son Kayden Bobby close to her heart at Wednesday’s “D Cups Saving Tea Cups” party, a celebration marking the milestone of 1000 shelter dogs re-homed by Bark n’ Bitches in Hollywood, Calif. “ D Cups Saving Tea Cups ” is a group of women who spend their Saturdays protesting puppy mills and the pet stores that sell the dogs; these pups and many others are rescued by Bark n’ Bitches , who place the shelter dogs in new homes
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Hot In The Hive: American Fashion Cookbook: 100 Designers’ Best Recipes
While the fashion industry has a bad reputation for being food phobic, it’s amazing how well some of my favorite fashion designers can cook! The American Fashion Cookbook: 100 Designers’ Best Recipes is published with the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) which means the proceeds will be helping American fashion designers. Learn how to make Isaac Mizrahi’s Mushroom Truffle Spaghetti, Cynthia Rowley’s truffle mac and cheese or Diane von Furstenberg’s Saturday night chicken. With an introduction by home and cooking maven (and former model ) Martha Stewart and over 100 recipes from appetizers to desserts, your favorite designers can accompany you all the way from the closet to the kitchen! If you’ve got some fashionista foodie friends, this would be the perfect gift for the holidays.
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How To Be A Better Man: Guest Blogger Sylvie Pamphile
Stand Up For the Fall Looks like the fall season is in full swing and I, for one, couldn’t be more delighted! Now, for those of you who think that I’m a few cards short of a full deck, just hear me out: The colors associated this season are sublime — burnt oranges, chocolate browns, charcoals, burgundies… Come on, people. Am I right?! I mean, if you dress appropriately for fall weather and you look good, what could be the problem? Perhaps some of you guys are hesitant to get aboard the ‘Fall Train’ because you haven’t yet added those key fall/winter accessories to your wardrobe.
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Genetically engineered heavy metal fans
The wastewater released from industry often contains high levels of toxic heavy metals, which can kill organisms, damage ecosystems, and accumulate in the foodchain. Electroplating, lead smelting, mining, and countless other processes produce enormous volumes of such wastewater. In a perfect world, remediation would be powered by a renewable energy supply, there would be no solid waste to dispose of, and the heavy metal contaminants could be recycled back into the industrial process with minimal losses.
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Leather Gloves Of All Lengths To Suit Anyone’s Winter Style!
If you’ve been procrastinating on gift shopping and instead have been stocking up on your own winter wear (hey — a girl’s gotta keep warm), don’t forget to keep your digits protected from the cold too! For the wintry months ahead, leather is migrating from moto jackets to accessories and is starting to replace knits and cashmere in the realm of cozy hand-warmers.
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Baked Crunchies :Spiced Plantain chips and Pumpkin seeds
Baking is a good alternative to frying or deep frying ,with lesser oil used the food has lesser fat calories.Deep frying(or even over cooking)destroys some of the essentials nutrients like vitamins and antioxidants.Also prolonged heating(at temperature greater than 375F) or repeated reusing of vegetable oil at high temperatures can turn the fat into trans-fatty acids.Even though there are some guidelines to detect the number of times oil can be reused depending on the kind of oil used or temperatures it heated,but to be on safe side,I avoid deep frying as much as possible.
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Obama Nominates Pesticide Lobbyist as Chief Agricultural Negotiator
Haven’t heard of Islam Siddiqui? You should know him. The Obama administration preferred if you didn’t, but you should know him. Why? Because he may soon have the power to directly influence the food you eat. President Obama recently nominated Islam Siddiqui to the role of Chief Agricultural Negotiator at the Trade Office. He will be charged to lead an organization which represents our agricultural interests both here and abroad. The problem is, Islam Siddiqui is a former pesticide lobbyist for CorpLife. He is the same guy who openly chided Michelle Obama for not using “crop protection” (a.k.a.
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Amanda Peet Stays Upbeat With Frankie
Fame Shooting the new apocalyptic film 2012 naturally had Amanda Peet thinking about the end of the world, but it’s something she says doesn’t concern her. “I couldn’t be more skeptical,” the 37-year-old actress tells PARADE . “I think there’s a lot to be concerned about, but that’s the least of my worries.” With that said, there were still long days on set to contend with, filming scenes that were far from uplifting.
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Jenna Elfman: Hot Mama!
Fame After sharing her advice for staying sexy during pregnancy, Jenna Elfman bares some skin in an off-the-shoulder dress — but her belly still takes center stage! The actress, 38, was attending TV Guide Magazine ’s Hot List Party, held Tuesday evening at the SLS Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif. Jenna posed with her Accidentally on Purpose costars Jon Foster and Nicolas Wright (not pictured) before heading inside. She and husband Bodhi Elfman will welcome a baby brother for 2-year-old Story Elias in March.
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