After our post on Spanish cuisine, we're dreaming of mild white anchovies, serrano ham, and manchego cheese washed down with a glass of wine from La Rioja. So we thought we'd bring together all of our favorite Spanish specialty items that are musts for any Spanish kitchen. With the exception of Padrón peppers, all of of these items can be ordered online, making your Mediterranean fiestas totally Read more

We're living in a digital world, and I'm a digital girl, but sometimes I just want to write things down with a pen and paper. Not just any pen and paper though — I must use a Moleskine. These paper notebooks have been a favorite among geeks of all kinds — writers, designers, artists, and more — and now they have more than just plain ole black covers. They've been geek-ified. Check out these Read more

Although it is convenient to grab everything at the grocery store, sometimes it's best to only buy certain items and shop for the rest at other locations such as specialty stores or the dollar store. One of the best ways to save money at the grocery store is to keep away from the items that are marked up. I talked to consumer savings expert Andrea Woroch, who shared eight items you shouldn't put Read more

Zac Posen made his return to New York Fashion Week with a hefty dose of drama and intrigue. Floor-sweeping gowns are Zac's specialty, but this season he's outdone himself, offering up impeccable tailoring, sexy corsets and boning, and lots of Old Hollywood glamour. Plunging necklines were equally matched by fishtail skirts, and ample textural details delivered high-impact silhouettes on every Read more

Easy, breezy, crisp — these are the basic tenets of Jenni Kayne's California-rooted line, and they were on full display in the latest collection from the 29-year-old designer. Kayne, who five months ago became a mother for the second time, forewent a show in favor of an intimate preview that allowed her to personally show the collection to editors, while her 5-month-old daughter stayed nearby. Read more

Barack and Michelle Obama welcomed one of the world's most powerful women, German Chancellor Angela Merkel, to the White House tonight for a state dinner under the stars. Joined by her husband, Joachim Sauer, Merkel became the first European leader to get the American state dinner treatment since Obama came to office in 2009. Tonight, guests will enjoy the capital's late-Spring heat, dining Read more

Weekends at the boardwalk, beach bonfires, and oyster picnics are a few of the reasons why I live for beach season. I'd give my right arm to spend every sunny afternoon at a place like Sam's Chowder House, but on the days when adirondacks in the sand aren't an option, I'll turn to my kitchen to whip up a few shore-food specialties. Keep reading for seafood-shack-style recipes. Read more

There's nothing better than hot dogs, corn on the cob, and watermelon for the Fourth. But if you're in search of an adventure and a more creative way to celebrate, might I suggest scoping out the country's regional food scene? Whether you're in Cincinnati or Central Texas, the United States of America is a veritable chest of gastronomic treasures just waiting to be discovered. A few of my Read more

Apple went to a lot of trouble to make your 11- and 13-inch MacBook Airs tiny and lightweight, so help keep its shape by covering it up with a slim and formfitting RadSleevz ($24-$32) by RadTech. Coming in six different hues, each sleeve is crafted from specialty Optex fabric, which is soft and strong, and totally machine washable so your sleeve stays fresh no matter how many times you stuff it Read more