Valentine’s Day: Atlanta edition

Valentine’s Day is this weekend and the countdown is on! If you still haven’t figured out what to do with your sweetie, check out our list of last-minute ideas!

  1. Breakfast
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Everyone does the romantic dinner, why not a delicious breakfast? My fave is Rise N Dine at Emory Village–they have the BEST sweet potato pancakes. Continue reading Valentine’s Day: Atlanta edition

Galentine’s Day

Yeah, yeah, yeah. Everyone knows Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. But let’s get our priorities straight: so is Galentine’s Day.

What’s Galentine’s Day, you ask?

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Galentine’s Day is a day where you celebrate your lady friends and is traditionally observed on they day before Valentine’s Day. In a world where women are typically pitted against each other {as if there isn’t room enough for all of us}, Galentine’s Day proudly declares that we will support each other and celebrate our differences whatever they may be. So this year, be sure to send your lady friends a very special Galentine’s Day wish. And while you’re at it, check out this list for some awesome gift ideas, too. Continue reading Galentine’s Day

Grand Opening: The Pizza Press

Melo is always on the hunt for things happening in and around LA. Last week, after scouting several Facebook pages dedicated to informing the public about the goings-ons of the city, she found that The Pizza Press was opening in Pasadena and offering free pizza all day.

She had me at pizza.

Being a New Yorker by birth, I’m always down for pizza. It’s my love language. Continue reading Grand Opening: The Pizza Press

Meatless Monday: Eggplant Parmesan 

Who loves pasta?

We do! We do!

We don’t eat it much, but every once in a while (or when the budget says so), we eat pasta. We’ve traded off white pasta for whole wheat to get rid of a lot of the carbs and sugar white pasta has. The texture is a bit different, but it is hardly noticeable with a hearty sauce to accompany it. Last week I was craving eggplant parmesan, so when we took our weekly trip to the grocery store, we picked up the necessary ingredients. Continue reading Meatless Monday: Eggplant Parmesan 

Foodie Friday Gameday Edition: Snickerdoodle Bars

With Superbowl 50 right around the corner, I’m sure ya’ll are in the same position we are in: trying to find something to make for the party at someone else’s house. Well, look no further! We’ve got a recipe for Snickerdoodle Bars that disappear so fast, if you blink you’ll miss it. Continue reading Foodie Friday Gameday Edition: Snickerdoodle Bars