Author Archives: Daina

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It’s baseball season in New York and that means many a warm night sitting out under the lights watching the Yankees and Mets… Read More.

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It’s starting to warm up! And that means it’s time to make the transition from hot, winter soups to chilled, summer soups! One of my favorite soups to make this time of year is my chilled avocado soup. Read More.

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I want to tell you all about a new cookbook I recently got that I’m super excited about! It’s called Gluten-Free Italian by Jacqueline Mallorca. Here’s my mini-review and some recommendations for gluten-free pasta! Read More.

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Yesterday was sooo much fun!   I, along with ESPN's Jay Williams, NY Giants' Kevin Boothe, rapper Nicki D, and former NFLer Sean James headed down to Harlem's PS 161 to "move our bodies" with some really cool kids.   … Read More.

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This Thursday, May 3rd, I’ll be joining the First Lady Michelle Obama’s organization Let’s Move and Wat-Aah to celebrate the fight against childhood obesity. Last year’s Let’s Move, Move Your Body Flash Workout was a huge success and I am super excited to take part in it this year! Read More.

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This year's Super Bowl in Indy was awesome and the Taste was even better! They raised over $700,000 to feed those who are hungry across this country and I am very proud to have been a part of it. You … Read More.

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I have gotten emails and tweets from many of you asking about alcohol and gluten. What can you drink? And what’s riddled with gluten? Read this and find out! Read More.

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Go see Geno at NOVE Italiano. Don’t question me. You won’t be sorry. Read More.

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When you pop your vitamins, you probably don’t realize that you’re only getting a fraction of their nutritional value. Find out how you can improve your vitamin intake! Read More.

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Here are some tips for making your restaurant experience a healthier one! For more tips, be sure to sign up for this month’s newsletter! We’re talking how to get ready for bikini weather! Read More.

  • Easy Peasy Caprese

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    Easy Peasy Caprese

    (Ok, so it doesn't really rhyme that well if you say it in proper Italian.  As in "ca-pray-say").


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