So, I’m not sure where I’ve been the last year or so, because I am only just coming to realize the wonder that is Greek yogurt. Yogurt in general has never been one of my favorite foods- save the sugar- and food coloring-loaded varieties I used to get in my lunches at school when...
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How do we feel about Martha Stewart? She’s a pretty polarizing figure, for sure. Personally, I’m conflicted. I feel like the media has given us a lot of reasons not to like her- insider trading and family issues aside, even. She’s too organizing! She’s too controlling! She’s too damn perfect! But man, can that...
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How was your Thanksgiving, everybody? Ours was quiet, low-key and perfect- from start to finish, we had a great time filled with GREAT food. It was just me, my boyfriend and my mom and dad this year, but less people just meant more food for us We started out with some killer Prosciutto-Wrapped Turkey...
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Thanksgiving is 3 days away – are you ready? If not, no worries- there’s still tons of time to make this special holiday shine. I wanted to provide a brief rundown of my favorite Thanksgiving sides and desserts, all of which are available here on Total Noms. These are dishes that to me, practically ooze...
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Woah. It’s Thanksgiving next week. Have you finalized your menu? Luckily, this year I’m only responsible for dessert, but last year when I hosted the whole shebang, these babies were one of my favorite sides. I know, brussels sprouts, right? Blah. Every child’s worst nightmare. Who goes around doing a dance for brussels sprouts?...
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Hi guys! I am currently in San Francisco, escaping the awful weather on the East Coast. Between Sandy and Athena, I’m starting to think there is some kind of conspiracy against our poor little section of the country. Luckily, we’ve been inches away from damage to our property not once, but twice- avoiding extensive...
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What is it about red velvet cakes that make people go crazy? Is it the vivid red color? The hint of cocoa taste? The luscious cream cheese frosting? Oh right, that’s it- all of the above! You may remember my first attempt at red velvet whoopie pies from last year. While delicious, I felt...
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As you probably know by now, my area went through a lot these past few days. I wish I could have posted about it earlier to let you all know I have been okay, but we and about 2.2 million other New Jerseyans were without power, heat, cable or Internet for the better part...
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Last week, I had the privilege of attending an absolutely amazing event at the GE Monogram Design Center. What kind of event? None other than a party celebrating the most humble, versatile, and comforting dessert: Pie. The rules were simple: Bring a pie, stuff your face. There were literally 75 different kinds of pies...
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Weeknight cooking can be tough. After a long day at the office, I have my commute back home, sometimes delayed by a trip to the gym or a quick meetup with a friend. If I don’t get home before 8pm, my dinner sometimes consists of a handful of crackers and a spoon of peanut...
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