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30-Minute Meals: Taco Soup | February 17, 2011

An easy and delicious recipe for all of you Mexican Food Lovers, it requires fresh and easy to find ingredients, and can make a chilly night toasty warm!

Taco Soup

By: Chari Kauffman

INGREDIENTS:

1 lb ground beef

1 can stewed tomatoes

1 can RoTel tomatoes

1 can green beans (drained)

1 can corn (drained)

1 can ranch beans

1 can pinto beans

1 packet dry Ranch Dressing mix

1 packet Taco Seasoning mix

1 can of beer

DIRECTIONS:

1. Brown the ground beef.

2. In a dutch oven, combine all ingredients. Heat and serve!

* Another delicious way to spice it up is to add tortilla strips. Cut corn tortillas into strips, spray with cooking spray, … Read More »

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Beth Anderson

Oil Capital to Big Apple: One Author’s Journey | February 17, 2011

Chic Galleria contributor and my very dear friend, Cindy W. Morrison is hitting New York City next week for the national launch of her book, “Girlfriends 2.0.” Morrison will be making the rounds of talk shows and doing interviews in addition to a launch party sponsored by TheImproper.com, New York City’s cutting edge arts, entertainment and lifestyle Web magazine, and Yorkshire Publishing. Yorkshire picked up Morrison’s book after sales of the initially self-published title took off.

“Girlfriends 2.0 sold more copies in the first month alone than the vast majority of first time authors … Read More »

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Beth Newman

Emerge from the Dark Side | February 17, 2011

Sometimes, we don’t understand just how dark it is until we start to see the light.

As children, society tells us that there are certain things we can and cannot do. Rewards and recognition may have come with ultimatums (‘If you don’t get better grades, I’ll be so angry with you. You’ll never go anywhere in life if you don’t hang out with this group of kids, and such). Perhaps we were flat-out told to do something in order to make someone else happy (Darling, marry a rich man who can support you – you know, that sort of thing).

We thus … Read More »

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Pamella Roland NYFW Fall 2011 | February 17, 2011

Fashion & Lifestyle Expert Dawn Del Russo takes you inside The Pamella Roland Fall 2011 NYFW Runway show.

Dawn Del Russo is an On-Air fashion expert seen on National TV Better TV, Fox 5 NY, InStyle Magazine, Life and Style Magazine, US Weekly for her fashion and lifestyle tips and advice. She is the author of “101 Glam Girl Ways to an Ultra Chic Lifestyle” and owner of www.BellaDawn.com.

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Ogilvy & Mather: The February Show | February 16, 2011

Ogilvy & Mather New York is pleased to announce The February Show, a group exhibition curated by Jun Lee and Heather Hart, which will open on Thursday, February 17, and remain on view through June 30, 2011. The aim of this exhibit is to highlight the diverse perspectives behind the concept of Black History Month. Our thoughts for the show touched upon the idea that this national celebration is an impetus for demanding a more thorough knowledge of our national history, and upon the absurdity that our nation assigns the recognition of Black American Culture to the shortest month of … Read More »

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Laura Carson Miller

‘Fiber and Protein at Every Meal Make Losing Weight No Big Deal’ | February 16, 2011

You need fiber. And while I know it doesn’t sound particularly fun or sexy, it’s a fact and you know the reality about facts: we have to face them.

As bland and boring as you might think fiber is, it actually performs miracles inside your system that will help you look, feel and honestly be healthy. I recently had the pleasure of sharing lunch with Tanya Zuckerbrot MS RD, a nutritionist and author of The F-Factor Diet: Discover the Secret to Permanent Weight Loss and came away with a greater knowledge and understanding about the why’s and how’s of fiber in … Read More »

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30-Minute Meals: White Bean Chicken Chili | February 16, 2011

by Chef Mark Alan

This white bean chicken chili is a simple and satisfying meal that your entire family will enjoy. It combines fresh vegetables with canned white beans and tomatoes to make a quick and delicious home-made meal. While it’s simmering on the stove, bake a quick batch of easy corn muffins; they go great with this dish! For extra flavor and simplicity, use the breast meat from a store-bought rotisserie chicken. Serves 8.

White Bean Chicken Chili

INGREDIENTS:

2 T. vegetable oil

1/2 red pepper – deseeded and diced

1 medium sized white onion – diced

1 lb. cooked chicken meat – diced

1 cup chicken … Read More »

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Dawn Del Russo

Dry Cleaning at Home Tips | February 16, 2011

Style & Beauty Editor, Dawn Del Russo shares her tips on dry cleaning at home with Dryel. Dryel works great with sweaters because it won’t shrink or stretch them, and it’s safe for all fabrics, including beloved cashmere. Visit http://www.dryel.com

Video sponsored by … Read More »

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Blaire Brown

Pamella Roland Fall/Winter 2011 Collection Takes on MBFW | February 16, 2011

Upon arriving at the fabulous Lincoln Center, I mingled and took in all my surroundings—loving every moment of being at this fashion Mecca and seeing the most passionate people involved in the fashion industry making their dreams a reality. Putting on a show at the Lincoln Center is not a walk in the park by any means, and to make it there is something that designers dream about. On Monday, February 14th I watched Pamella Roland’s show make it to the Mercedes Benz fashion … Read More »

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Q&A With Janet Bond Brill, Author Of Prevent a Second Heart Attack | February 15, 2011

Each year, roughly 1.5 million Americans have a heart attack — and most of them survive. But research shows that just one year after their diagnosis, the vast majority fail to adhere to the dietary changes that could prevent a second heart attack. After losing her father to his second heart attack and fearing that her husband would suffer the same fate after his first, Dr. Janet Bond Brill was inspired to write Prevent a Second Heart Attack: 8 Foods, 8 Weeks to Reverse Heart Disease (Three Rivers Press, $15.00, February 1, 2011). Packed with every tool someone needs — … Read More »

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Rescued Pups Help Disabled and Austistic Children | February 15, 2011

By Ilene Fine

It’s a typical Tuesday morning in our house and Brandy and Val know the routine. I don’t know how exactly they know when it’s Tuesday, but they do, and as I go about putting the carrots and blueberries in their plastic containers, they’re hopping beside me in anticipation. They know they’re going to see the kids. They know they’re going to work soon. Brandy and Val, former down-on-their luck rescue pups, are now pampered pooches helping disabled and autistic children as pet therapy dogs.

Brandy and Val have checkered pasts who … Read More »

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Aimee Beltran

What to Wear: The Job Interview | February 15, 2011

A job interview outfit is one of the most important fashion events you will plan for. Sorry ladies but it’s not just what’s on the resume these days. Today’s market is more competitive and fierce than ever. There is a look that needs to accompany your fabulous skills and talents. I’ve worked in HR/Training for many years now and I’ve seen my share of train wrecks. I remember one candidate that stuck out to me; (quite literally) the girl with the HUGE stain all over her shirt. Come on. Fail to plan and plan to fail.

I can even admit my … Read More »

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Beatriz Alegria

Zodiac-Sign Traveling | February 15, 2011

Traveling is something that virtually all of us enjoy and almost always dream of -especially when our boss has a lousy day. But have you ever wondered why you prefer some destinations to the beautiful paradises that your workmates always speak about? It might have something to do with your horoscope!

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Mercedes-Benz Star Lounge Gets DVF Home Collection Treatment | February 14, 2011

This season’s Mercedes-Benz Star Lounge is getting its new look from the design team behind the newly launched DVF Home Collection. The Star Lounge, which caters to designers, celebrities, and Mercedes-Benz owners, features a mix of DVF home furnishing and accessories to create a luxurious and chic experience during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at Lincoln Center from February 10, 2011 to February 17, 2011.

Through a collaborative effort with fashion icon Diane von Furstenberg’s new home line, the new Mercedes-Benz Star Lounge creates the ultimate VIP experience for guests taking in the latest … Read More »

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Sometimes You Just Have to Step Up and Pass It Forward | February 14, 2011

by Wendy Nan Rees

Every now and again we are blessed by the presence of something greater than we are and we’re then reminded that this world is so much bigger than just our four walls. I met Governor on a Saturday morning in Santa Fe, New Mexico through my mother-in-law at the time. She had a sense that my first dog, Webster, was going to pass away and she did not want me to be without a dog. It was her belief that I needed a dog no matter what, so she took me to meet my first litter of … Read More »