12/28/18 Newsletter: The Ultimate Brunch Dish

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Weekend Edition

1. What to Eat: Skillet Shakshuka

Celebrate the start of a looong holiday weekend by making a hearty and easy skillet shakshuka. With a simple crushed tomato base, aromatic spices like garlic and red pepper, eggs and crusty bread, you have a brunch recipe that screams, “It’s the freakin’ weekend!” [Swirled]

2. Workout of the Week: Stretchy Yoga Poses

When the weather turns cold and you’re cooped up inside, stretch it out with garland pose (AKA malasana). Turn your toes slightly outward in a plié position and squat all the way down so that your hips just hover over the floor. Separate your thighs and knees wide so that you can lean forward slightly and fit your torso in between them. Bring your hands into a prayer position and press the outsides of your elbows against the insides of your lower thighs to create a sense of resistance. [Swirled]


3. What to Watch: “Green Book”

Based on a true story, “Green Book” is the tale of two unlikely friends in the 1960s. Dr. Don Shirley is an accomplished black pianist heading on tour through the south. In need of a driver, he hires Tony “Lip,” a well-known Italian man from the Bronx who also knows how to handle trouble. During their eight-week road trip, the two overcome challenges and form a bond that’s strong enough to withstand the societal pressures of racism. [In Theaters Now]

4. What to Read: “The Moth Presents All These Wonders: True Stories About Facing the Unknown”

Looking for inspiration and perspective as you head into 2019? This curation of short stories from The Moth, originally told aloud, are bound to give your soul what it needs. “All These Wonders” shares 45 unforgettable true stories about risk, courage and facing the unknown, drawn from names like Meg Wolitzer, Tig Notaro and Hasan Minhaj. You can feel the raw energy of live storytelling even as you explore them from page to page in this collection. [Amazon]

5. Wild Card: The Best Dog Food For Your Pup

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6. R&R: Olive Oil Lip Balm

Have baby-soft lips no matter how frigid the weather gets by making your own one-ingredient olive oil balm. Yep — just swipe some olive oil on your lips when you feel them getting dry, and if you really want results, put some on before bed every night. [Swirled]

7. Life Hack Of The Day: Apple Edition

Forgot to brush your teeth? Chew an apple, which can help neutralize breath odor naturally.

8. What To Drink: Old School Hot Chocolate

You can’t get any better than brewing fresh hot chocolate from scratch, and it’s easy, too! With cocoa powder, whole milk or heavy cream, melted dark chocolate, sugar and whipped cream, you have a decadent liquid dessert you can sip all day long. [Swirled]

9. Dream Destination: Romantic New York City Giveaway

If you’ve been looking for a reason to get away this winter, look no further. You can enter to win a romantic New York City getaway package including a $500 hotel voucher, upscale Bateaux dining and sightseeing cruise for two with premium open bar (a $675 value), $450 toward travel, a $200 gift card to Sonja for the perfect outfit, a $200 gift card for Rosa Cha’s luxury apparel, a $150 red leather watch from Mon Amie and two lifetime subscriptions to Journo to record your adventures. Say hello to the Big Apple! Enter to win here.

10. App Of The Week: Maps.Me

Traveling anytime soon and need an amazing maps app you can use anywhere? Maps.me has millions of offline map contributors. That means that no matter where you go, you can find your way. It gets its info from crowdsourced data so everything should be up to date, from stateside destinations to spots abroad. [Maps.me]

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