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NYE Fashion Feature: Fancy & Festive Looks to Ring in 2022!

*By: Fit Fancy Food* 2021 will soon be behind us and whether that's music to your ears or not, it's always exciting to think about the new year ahead! NYE is the best time to break out over-the-top statement pieces that you'd probably only wear this time of year. Classic black formal wear, faux furs,…

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Holiday Decorating Styles

*By: Christi Shingara* It's the most beautiful time of the year! I love the holidays not only for the delicious foods, parties and family time, but most especially for the decorations. White and colored lights, wreaths, garland and ornamental Christmas trees make everything feel magical. Here are some distinctive decorating styles for the holidays. What…

Holiday Gift Ideas

*By: Fit Fancy Food* The holidays are here and we have the perfect gift ideas for you this year! From electronics to gifts for your pet, gift giving this holiday season can't get much easier! With this kind of shopping, you don't even have to leave the couch! Happy Holidays and enjoy shopping!! Check out…

Carrot Cake with a Twist

*By: Linz Bordner* Photos: Linz Bordner Easter is the perfect time for carrot cake. It is also one of the most popular cakes for birthday celebrations. My favorite part, of course, is the luscious cream cheese frosting. This recipe adds a little twist and incorporates melted white chocolate and orange juice into the frosting which…

Hot Chocolate Challenge

*By: Christi Shingara, Linz Bordner & Megan Deppen* Hot chocolate is the go-to drink during the winter months, and we decided it would be fun to perform a hot chocolate challenge. The concept of this challenge was to compare the taste difference between a low, middle and high-priced hot chocolate and to determine if cost…

NYE Fashion: From Da Club to Da Couch!

*By: Christi Shingara, Linz Bordner & Megan Deppen* Let's face it, most of us will be chillin' hard from our couches this NYE. But if you're like me, you'd hate to waste a good outfit. So, why not keep the party going and bubbly flowin' at home? It may not be the same, but you'll…

Delicious Chocolate Chip Cookies That Are Vegan Too!

*By: Christi Shingara* Chocolate chip cookies have always been a favorite of mine since I was a little girl. My mom always made the best (yes, I may be biased!), using the recipe right off the Nestle Toll House Morsels packaging. I remember after she made the batch, I would take a bunch, eat one…

Tis’ the Season for Some Mulled Wine!

*By: Christi Shingara* During my days as a NYC bartender mulled wine was always on the menu around the holidays. It is fairly easy to make and equally easy to drink. It is probably one of my favorite seasonal drinks other than the traditional eggnog. Photo: Hannah Pembert I first learned about mulled wine through…

Need Some Gift Ideas?! We Got ‘Em!

*By: Christi Shingara* Need some inspiration this year for some unique gift giving? Look no further we have done the dirty work for you! Check out these holiday deals and get all your holiday shopping done in no time. Choose from handcrafted gifts and unique gift ideas for the whole family. Happy Holidays from Fit…

Maple Cupcakes with Maple Buttercream

*By: Linz Bordner* Photo: Linz Bordner A favorite dessert I make around Thanksgiving are Maple Cupcakes with Maple Buttercream. If you are a maple-lover like I am, these will hit the spot! The recipe is from the one and only Martha Stewart. The key ingredient is of course maple syrup, but be sure to use…