PinnedSlim Pickings—Pros and Cons of the Noom App DietI spent three months on the Noom app diet. I lost 16 pounds. Four months later, I’ve kept them off. Were the whining, deprivation and…Jan 5, 2021Jan 5, 2021
Stop Telling Me About ‘Self Care’Neither pricy products nor time-sucking routines will transform your looks or your life. Want self-care? Keep it simple.Feb 5, 20211Feb 5, 20211
Look Ma, No Hands! Orlando’s Super-Safe SafarisOrlando’s super-safe safaris are the best option for the scaredy-cats among us.May 27, 2020May 27, 2020
8 Essential Cookbooks For Amazing Meals Every TimeDon’t be a dope like I was. If you want to cook amazing meals and you’re not a natural in the kitchen, use excellent recipes.May 19, 2020May 19, 2020
One Fab Gadget: Immersion BlenderWhen I used this ridiculous monstrosity to purée soup on Monday night, then again to blend garlic and olive oil on Tuesday night, I…May 18, 2020May 18, 2020
Five Fab and Cheap GiftsOy, the family, the officemates, those gift exchanges at every holiday party. I’m as stumped about what gifts to buy as you are, yet I’ve…Nov 30, 2019Nov 30, 2019
Speaking of Pine Bark Cake, the Oslo Restaurant Kontrast Is Worth theTabIn the battle of Michelin-rated European restaurants, Rona recommends Kontrast (Oslo) over that Paul Bocuse restaurant (Lyon). Why…Sep 9, 2019Sep 9, 2019
That Paul Bocuse Restaurant — Too SnootyWhen I headed off to Lyon, France, this summer, my Orlando food pals made it clear that I must visit “that Paul Bocuse restaurant.” We…Aug 14, 2019Aug 14, 2019
Funny Signs in China — Rona.They’re not designed to be funny, these signs. But, throughout the Chinese cities I visited, signs of all types were either poorly…Sep 19, 2016Sep 19, 2016