Although some people prefer plastic cutting boards because they can be put in the dishwasher, I've always loved large wooden chopping blocks. Perhaps it's because I have fond memories of my father chopping on his custom-made wood cutting board, but there's something that's rustic and cool about old-school boards. Since I'm the proud owner of a giant (and incredibly heavy) new wooden cutting Read more

Many new and popular restaurants do not accept reservations. While I understand an establishment's motivations for not taking reservations (it's more convenient, cost efficient, and eliminates the issue of no-shows), it can be incredibly frustrating as a diner to want to eat at a trendy establishment that is known for its long wait. As an avid girl-about-town, I've devised the perfect plan for Read more

Earlier this week I purchased two small baskets of beautifully ripe strawberries. However, within 48 hours, the strawberries had gone bad (as you can see from the photo!) and some were covered in mold. It made me wonder: what's the best way to store strawberries? Well, first things first, don't wash the berries until you're ready to eat them. Excess moisture could cause them to spoil quicker. Read more

Not sure what to do with leftover fries, OnSugar blogger Lauren G used garlic to jazz them up. I had some leftover fries and wanted to jazz them up a little. Garlic fries are super easy and not to mention delicious! I just sauteed some minced garlic and tossed it with my fries after warming them up in the toaster oven, but here's a recipe to make them from scratch. Learn how to make your own Read more

Yesterday Julia and I got into a lively discussion about storing recipes. We both enjoy browsing recipes, and I sent her a few casserole suggestions for an upcoming potluck she's attending. She keeps and organizes recipes in Google drafts, but I have a different method. If I see a recipe I want to make, I print it out and put it in my "to-make" folder. Then when it comes time to cook, I browse Read more

Sometimes the holiday season can feel like gluttony on a stick. If you're worried about bottomless cocktails, cookie platters, and never ending buffets, celebrity trainer Patrick Murphy (in the past, Patrick has worked with Eva Longoria and Olivia Wilde) shared a few tips with us that will keep your waistline in check all through the holidays. Buffet style? Hit the line last! Patrick says that Read more

Harley Pasternak says that if you follow his 5 Factor diet, you will see results. First, eat five times a day: two meals and three snacks. Next, everything you eat should have five components: lean protein, low glycemic carbs, healthy fats, fiber, and a sugar-free beverage. And to keep it real, there's a cheat day once a week. The in-demand trainer recently came out with a new book — the 5 Read more

The sight of a sea turtle gracefully gliding through the ocean or a tortoise contentedly munching on greens warms an animal lover's heart. But these visions may soon be distant memories. Today's World Turtle Day seeks to create awareness of the animal's vanishing habitats around the world and to draw attention to the inhumane treatment of turtles as pets and food sources. Whether you're Read more

We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Self here on FitSugar! Barre classes may make you easy on the eyes, but at $20 or more a pop, they're definitely not easy on the wallet. Rather than take a second job to pay for our latest fitness addiction, we turned to Beverly Hill-based Cardio Barre instructor Stacey Bosworth to get the inside scoop on scoring a long, lean dancer's body Read more