Lots of recipes call for a small amount of alcohol to enhance a dish's flavor. However, often times the alcohol is a little used spirit, like banana liqueur, and you probably don't want to purchase an entire 750 ML bottle of it. When that's the case, head to Bevmo or another beverage store and pick up a nip. Nips are miniature bottles of alcohol that are sold for about $2 (or less) each. You're Read more

ShopStylist nia b created an Erdem-centric look that's both Fashion Week savvy and totally wearable after the fact. The bright floral silk top can be tucked into a black nipped-waist and pleated miniskirt. To keep the attention of the vibrant graphic print, accessorize with classic gold and black accents. A gilded cuff, sweet circle earrings, a compact clutch, and peep-toe pumps will round out Read more

I pretty much adore anything coconut, so when a lactose-intolerant friend introduced me to her version of hot cocoa, made with powdered coconut milk, I became obsessed. Believe it or not, I'm usually lukewarm on hot chocolate, but I've fallen in love with this "cocoa-nut" recipe. The basic makeup comes from Alton Brown, just swapping powdered coconut milk for powdered milk and subtracting the Read more

It's a new year and a new you! We're highlighting 12 helpful tips to start off the year right, from quitting your caffeine addiction to mastering time management. Here's another way to start afresh in 2012. Starting a new year means clearing out the old. It's a good idea to get items you don't use out of the way because they will fill up valuable space in your home. Get ready to sell your stuff Read more

Though the holidays are over, chilly weather is still nipping at our noses — and since there's still ample time until Spring, we've decided to just make the most of it. We're feeling inspired by rustic, cabin-chic style à la Jessica Hart in Marie Claire, easy, slouchy sweaters, luxe lounge pants, and bohemian-cool touches like a floppy wool fedora and a fashion-meets-function pair of duck Read more

Being fit and healthy may be at the top of your resolutions for New Year's, but that doesn't mean you should ignore your health now while 2011 dwindles down. Instead, remind yourself that the last days of the year are the perfect time to start (or continue) your healthy run. As the year comes to an end, be sure you are doing these simple things to be your healthiest. Fight stress: The Read more

The clock is ticking, and we have five more days before Christmas is upon us. If you're not totally done with buying gifts, or if you haven't even started,don't fret! Read some of my tips and suggestions to getting your holiday gift list done! Start Now: Don't give yourself more stress and pressure to buying gifts than you have to. Nip that in the bud by starting today. Don't know where to Read more

With a nip in the air and frost covering the ground, I'm ready for some cozy hibernating. For San Francisco Bay Area folks like me, this often means dreaming of a Lake Tahoe area ski cabin. This Tahoe A-frame, shown below, was once a rundown rental cabin, but thanks to a lot of hard work from its owners, it's been transformed into a rustic chic getaway.Featured in Sunset magazine, you can check Read more