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Gelt, or chocolate coins, are the currency of a Hanukkah celebration to teach children (and adults) the joy of giving and doing good deeds. So why not treat yourself to a healthier option? Check out these made with dark chocolate ($.49). Each mesh bag contains four coins made with dark chocolate that is nut and dairy free. Sounds like a delicious way to celebrate Hanukkah. Read more
Easter is coming up, and for some of us that means a big brunch followed by a helping of candy — think Cadbury Creme Eggs, Peeps, and lots of jelly beans. While a few Easter treats are OK, weighing your basket down with chocolate, caramel eggs, and jelly beans can be the gateway to mindlessly snacking on candy for the rest of the week. Whether you're making a basket for a friend or the little Read more
Hanukkah focuses on lights, but that doesn't just mean candles. The warm gleam of gelt is a big part of lots of people's childhoods, so if you want to give a gift that's sophisticated and pretty but sentimental too, going for the gold is an excellent idea. This pretty solid perfume token ($30) from Bond NYC is a great option that delivers a lot of luxury and festive flair. It's a clever, Read more
Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale took Zuma and Kingston out to dinner at E. Baldi in Beverly Hills last night. It looks like Zuma got a special treat at the end of the meal since he was spotted taking a bite out of a huge chocolate coin while they waited for their car. The foursome has been all about their outings lately with a fun family museum day over the weekend. Gwen and Gavin took turns with Read more
Deconstructed food is nothing new, but it's been hard to escape while dining about town lately. When it comes to food, "deconstruction" — a riff on the term coined by French philosopher Jacques Derrida — refers to the idea of breaking apart elements traditionally combined together to make a dish, and serving the items separately in a unique way. Case in point: a deconstructed black forest Read more
You've seen the Easter Candy breakdown. You cast your vote for your favorite Easter Candy over on YumSugar...and now you're thinking maybe I should make a healthy Easter Basket. Well you know I am going to second that option. I am going to go so far as to give you some suggestions. Carrots - The Easter Bunny likes to share Fresh fruit Homemade cookies that are filled with healthy ingredients Read more
