Author Archives: Erika
Have Yourself an Eco-friendly Christmas
Now that Turkey day has trotted, let’s talk Christmas. While Thanksgiving is notorious for overcooking, Christmas is the holiday for overspending. On Thanksgiving we waste food. On Christmas we waste, well, EVERYTHING. This year, Chic Readers, let’s each try to find one area where we can cut back and NOT WASTE ANYTHING. I have 3
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Unique New York
Just kidding…it’s Unique LA, independent design and gift sale. This once a year event takes place THIS WEEKEND downtown at the California Market Center and features adorable creations from local designers. Unique LA is not your local church craft sale. This place is full of one of a kind clothing, jewelry, home decor, accessories, and
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Cancer Shmancer
Some of you Chic readers may be wondering where I’ve been and why I haven’t been sharing my fabulous recipes or rad reviews (or you haven’t noticed or don’t care but …come on…humor me). Well here it is, the big reveal…I had cancer. Melanoma in fact. Yup. Here is my story and what I learned
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Spooky Cookie
Two Halloweens ago, my friend Erin made these strangely addicting treats, Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies. With canned pumpkin and applesauce instead of oil they are moist, healthy (ish), and the perfect autumn treat to bring to your next potluck. Ingredients: 1 cup canned pumpkin 1 cup white sugar 1/2 cup applesauce 1 egg 2 cups
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Better than Sprinkles
Cupcake Central in NoHo is my new favorite spot to pick up a sweet gift for someone special. You can literally call this place, tell them the theme of your party, and they will custom decorate one, 10, or 100 cupcakes just for you. With AMAZING customer service (I got stuck in traffic and they
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Spook-tacular Costumes
Every year when I see the Pumpkin Spice Latte on the Starbucks drink menu, a little shiver of excitement runs down my spine. Fall has arrived!!! Temps are down (kind of), leaves are falling (not really), and I have a great urge to go back-to-school shopping (even though I graduated years ago). While we may
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Today’s secret ingredient is…..
ALL PURPOSE GREEK SEASONING!!!! This stuff is spectacular. Seriously. It takes so many recipes to the next level and adds a certain “kick” to otherwise ho-hum dishes. Things I like to put All Purpose Greek Seasoning on include but are not limited to: Chicken Steamed Veggies Eggs Rice This stuff is great on anything but,
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Still Tasty
I am going to admit something that is slightly embarrassing for a 24 year-old woman to divulge. I am clueless about food freshness. Unless something has an expiration date clearly written on the packaging, I have no idea if it is good to eat to if it’s time to toss. In college, my roommate, Sarah,
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2010