A day in the life of a twenty-something in New York City doesn’t always look like it does in the movies: living alone in a perfectly decorated apartment, meeting friends for dinner after a long day, and never worrying about money. To me, it’s like helping my 6-year-old niece with her science fair project or
When I planned my first trip to Japan during cherry blossom season, I knew I wanted to see the tourist highlights in major urban centers like Tokyo and Osaka, but I also wanted to embrace the countryside. I asked my relatives who live in Japan for recommendations, and their suggestions led me to three rural
Often a comforter comes with two matching pillowcases or a collection of pillows to create a complete set. Although it looks coordinated, it doesn’t give off the elevated look of a designer bedroom. Instead, I like to choose separate shams and pillows to match the color palette of my comforter or bedroom. I recommend creating
Smoked rainbow trout and tabbouli salad are two of my favorite Trader Joe’s items. Simon Printz I used to work at Trader Joe’s and still return to the store to purchase my favorite items. As an avid chef, I always buy smoked rainbow trout and crushed ginger for easy meals. Dark reddish boiled potato chips
Business class plane tickets were already booked to fly around the world for my husband’s 50th birthday. Then he threw me a curveball: an African safari was also on his bucket list. He wanted to fulfill his wish considering the limitations of money and time. After all, when I heard “African safari,” all I could
If I ever open the oven door while something is baking, heat will inevitably escape, lowering the temperature, extending baking time, and potentially causing the dough or cake to lose moisture. Opening the door too soon can be especially harmful to delicate baked goods such as cakes, soufflés and choux pastry, as the sudden change
