Abiola Abrams
Lifestyle Expert: Author, Coach & Columnist, TV, Web, Radio Personality
Abiola Abrams, your passionate living coach, writes books, blogs and columns and broadcasts TV and web shows about love, lifestyle and pop culture. Current projects include: BBC Radio Entertainment Correspondent reporting on celebrity news and relationships, MTV Teen Dating Empowerment Coach on the reality series Made, blogger and editor on her lifestyle site Abiola s Passionista Playbook, and host/producer of her own award-winning web series and advice vlogs.
Abiola s upcoming book, The Passionista Playbook for Rockstar Living, is part humorous memoir, part fun handbook, about living with passion. Dare (Simon & Schuster), a hip hop love story, Abiola s popular debut novel was taught at Amherst College and her essays have been published in anthologies such as Behind the Bedroom Door, Dirty Words: A Literary Encyclopedia of Sex, and A Memory, A Monologue, A Rant and A Prayer.
In the past Abiola Abrams has hosted TV shows like BET s The Best Shorts, HBO s The Buzz and NBC s Source: All Access, starred as Miss Picky on VH1 reality series Tough Love and appears as a pop culture talking head on networks like FOX. Recent press includes being interviewed for a feature about sex toys in Essence Magazine, being quoted in The New York Times about Fashion Week and talking about the Person of the Year on The Judith Regan Show on Sirius XM Radio. Abiola has written for and been written about in publications from Gawker and Jezebel to Paper Magazine and Self.
Abiola is a lead lifestyle & entertainment content contributor (articles, videos, celebrity interviews) in the areas of love, lifestyle, pop culture including advertorial and branded entertainment. She s interviewed celebrities such as Patti Labelle, Quincy Jones, Chris Rock, Busta Rhymes, LL Cool J and Henry Louis Gates, Junior. Clients and sites include and have included: Pepsi We Inspire, American Airlines Black Atlas, HP
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Abiola Abrams, your passionate living coach, writes books, blogs and columns and broadcasts TV and web shows about love, lifestyle and pop culture. Current projects include: BBC Radio Entertainment Correspondent reporting on celebrity news and relationships, MTV Teen Dating Empowerment Coach on the reality series Made, blogger and editor on her lifestyle site Abiola s Passionista Playbook, and host/producer of her own award-winning web series and advice vlogs.
Abiola s upcoming book, The Passionista Playbook for Rockstar Living, is part humorous memoir, part fun handbook, about living with passion. Dare (Simon & Schuster), a hip hop love story, Abiola s popular debut novel was taught at Amherst College and her essays have been published in anthologies such as Behind the Bedroom Door, Dirty Words: A Literary Encyclopedia of Sex, and A Memory, A Monologue, A Rant and A Prayer.
In the past Abiola Abrams has hosted TV shows like BET s The Best Shorts, HBO s The Buzz and NBC s Source: All Access, starred as Miss Picky on VH1 reality series Tough Love and appears as a pop culture talking head on networks like FOX. Recent press includes being interviewed for a feature about sex toys in Essence Magazine, being quoted in The New York Times about Fashion Week and talking about the Person of the Year on The Judith Regan Show on Sirius XM Radio. Abiola has written for and been written about in publications from Gawker and Jezebel to Paper Magazine and Self.
Abiola is a lead lifestyle & entertainment content contributor (articles, videos, celebrity interviews) in the areas of love, lifestyle, pop culture including advertorial and branded entertainment. She s interviewed celebrities such as Patti Labelle, Quincy Jones, Chris Rock, Busta Rhymes, LL Cool J and Henry Louis Gates, Junior. Clients and sites include and have included: Pepsi We Inspire, American Airlines Black Atlas, HP
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Miss America 2013: Brooklyn's Mallory Hytes Hagan Lands on 'The View'New Miss America Mallory Hytes Hagan represents Brooklyn -- and Alabama. Do you care? What does Miss America mean today anyway?
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KimYe Baby Watch! Will Beyonce Be Kim Kardashian and Kanye's Baby’s Godmother?Kim Kardashian is from a family of sisters. Who should she be considering as her baby's godmother? The short list may be shocking...Also published on: -
Most Likely to Cartwheel? The Biggest Hot Messes Meet Sean Lowe on ‘The Bachelor’Who are the women vying for Emily Maynard's ex on "The Bachelor this season? Yikes! -
What Should You Buy for Your Man? Your Gift Giving Dilemma Solved!You love him but don't know how to stuff his holiday stockings? We've got you covered! -
Dating Coaches for Women in London: You Deserve to Be LovedAnyone who has seen “Bridget Jones’ Diary” knows that it’s no easier to be a singleton in London than anywhere else in the world. Maybe it's time to enlist a dating coach? -
Getting Married in Singapore? Traditions, Culture and Your Singaporean Destination WeddingHave you considered getting married in Singapore? Your wedding guests are in for a cultural treat... -
Are There Restaurants Open on Christmas in New York City? You Betcha!Who can forget the scene in 1983's "A Christmas Story" when the family loses their holiday turkey to a pack of dogs? They hightail it over to the neighborhood Chinese restaurant and enjoy a delicious meal. -
Natural Hair Care in New York City: Where to Get Afro Textured Hair Styled in NYCLet's talk beauty and natural hair. African textured hair is beautifully complex. Every woman born with coily, kinky, curly or wavy hair in a bone straight world has a hair story. For some it’s one of joy and for others a tale of challenge.... -
Turn Mexican Salsa into Italian Pasta SauceSo you have a pasta craving but all you have is a box or two of pasta and some salsa in the fridge? Don’t despair, here’s how to turn your Mexican-style salsa into Italian-style spaghetti. Isn’t it interesting how similar ingredients could yield... -
Year in Review! African-American Women Who Rocked TV in 2012While black women are still practically invisible in movies, black women have increased in visibility in 2012. The roles are no longer limited to you tell em girl stereotypes, although... -
Vegetarian and Vegan Eating in London! Passionate Veggie Eats in the Land of the Union JackLet’s face it, a traditional English breakfast includes eggs, fried bread, sausages, bacon, mushrooms and baked beans. This is the land of carnivores. What's a vegetarian or vegan to do in the home of Buckingham Palace?
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'Scandal' sizzles on ABC as the world asks, 'Who shot Fitz?'If you don't know about this show you will. “Scandal” viewers were treated to a blockbuster episode. “Who Shot Fitz?” is the new “Who Shot J.R.?”Also published on: -
Do You Need a Love Contract? How to Make a Relationship AgreementYou are not legislating your love. You are legislating the ways that you will behave as a twosome. A relationship exists in the space between you both. There is nothing romantic about "winging it." You deserve a loving partner whose perfectly weird... -
Destination Wedding Advice! Marry the Love of Your Life in JamaicaThere are plenty of reasons to choose this tropical paradise for your destination wedding. The weather and gorgeous scenery are obvious attractions, as is the range of possibilities. If you’ve got stereotypical images of... -
Susan Lucci talks ‘The General’s Hospital’ on ‘The Colbert Report’!Susan Lucci joins "The Colbert Report" to break down a national soap opera. -
The Mighty Coconut! Why it Should Be in Every KitchenOther life-giving superfoods that have recently gotten a media boost include kale, chia seeds, apple cider vinegar and green tea. They are all beneficial but the one I get most excited about is coconut oil. -
Elisabeth Hasselbeck Says Hollywood’s Romney Supporters Are Undercover!Things didn’t just get nasty. Read the Lincoln-Douglas debates if you disagree. Remember the words, “Senator, you’re no Jack Kennedy”? Nixon’s sweaty brow was said to lose the election for him. Then there’s the ongoing Hasselback vs. Behar situation...
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How to Tour Los Angeles Like Honey Boo Boo ChildThe 7-year-old star of TLC's "Here Comes Honey Boo Boo" first came into prominence on the network's controversial hit show "Toddlers and Tiaras." Her spin-off was just picked up for a second season.
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The ‘Real Housewives of New Jersey’ reunion roundup! Advice and report cardThe “Real Housewives of New Jersey” may be all about family but don’t expect any choruses of “Kumbaya.” The reunion was drama, drama and more drama!
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Sexy Workouts? Where to Try Pole Fitness in NYC!In case you haven’t been paying attention, the stripper pole has moved out of the gentlemen’s clubs and into women’s gyms...
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Out of the Box Ways to Meet “The One”Where can you meet someone when you're not staring at a computer screen?
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Healthy Romantic Dinner Menu for Soul Food Mates!You’ve lit the candles, you’re looking amazing and now all you need is the perfect menu. How about Mango Glazed Salmon, Cranberry Salmon, Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Spinach Salad and Couscous. This is a delicious feast for the senses and the body...
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Destination Wedding AdviceBy choosing to get married away from home, you’ve joined a legion of others who’ve made the same decision. Destination weddings are a huge trend right now. However, you still want to make sure that your big day is a success and not a mess..
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‘Once Upon a Time’ Actresses Hit Daytime TV to Promote Season PremiereABC’s new season of network TV is off to a roaring start. Their blockbuster Sunday night dramas return with “‘Once Upon A Time,” “Revenge” and the highly anticipated series premiere of “666 Park Avenue.” Fans probably won’t even miss...
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Dessert Date Night in New York City! Where to Indulge Your Sweet ToothThere is no reason for anyone to go desert-less in the Big Apple. This is a “First World Problem” to be sure, but sometimes you’re just craving the sweet. With Grandma's apple pies as a distant memory and cupcakes being yesterday's news, here’s where...
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It's Date Night! Cool Classes to Take with Your BelovedIf you’re thinking about that miserable college lecture with the professor who droned on and on, you’re on the wrong page. Think lively and vivacious interactive workshops. Whatever you’re into, there’s a class for that. If you can’t find the classes...
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Iyanla Vanzant is a Jewel in Oprah’s OWN Crown!Oprah reintroduced Iyanla to her audience during the final season of “The Oprah Winfrey Show.” The guru had been a fixture on Winfrey’s show in the past, with “Tuesdays with Iyanla” as must-see TV. As far as fans knew, the two power goddesses had...
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Delicious Foods for Healthy Hair!Our hair is at the mercy of the elements. In the summertime hair is dried out by air conditioners and chlorine. In the winter the dry heat can make our tresses weak and brittle. That’s why it’s time for a discussion about beauty from the inside out...
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Katie Couric learns about 'Daring Greatly' from author Brene BrownAs a social researcher turned movement leader, Brene Brown teaches men and women that courage or being brave, is our value. She says that the one with true courage is the one who can say I love you first. She cautions that we do risk getting...
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After Infidelity! Now What? Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson Relationship Case StudyMention the words adultery and cheating and most people picture a man betraying his wife with illicit trysts. Well, almost just as often the cheater is a woman. That’s right, women cheat on their husbands and boyfriends, too...
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Garlic Kale Chips Recipe: A Healthy Alternative to Potato ChipsPeople who are chip people know that we crave the snack crunch. Nuts and raisins are great to snack on but it’s just not the same. Kale chips are a great alternative to your favorite greasy potato chips.
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Barcelona, Spain: What to Do on Your Solo VacationWhy not consider a trip to Barcelona? They say you haven’t lived until you’ve embarked on a solo European vacation. Whether you choose to go the luxury or backpacker’s route, indulging in culture older than our country’s 236 years can be eye-opening.
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'The View': Can Dr. Doris Day's Hair Loss Tips Help Naomi Campbell?The supermodel and her non-existent hairline were photographed recently on a yacht. The pictures reveals the beauty’s bare patches on her scalp. The cause may be the wear and tear of years of heavy hair extensions on her delicate tresses.
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Summer in New York City! Your Free, Fun, & Romantic Bucket ListSummer may be half over, but the sun is still hot! Sure, it may be almost time to turn your attention to the fall, but not before you get to enjoy everything that the warmest season has to offer.
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Bret Michaels: Love Has Its Thorns! Calls Off Engagement... And RelationshipBret Michaels may have two distinct sets of fans, but today, his ex-fiance Kristi Gibson may not be among them. The singer has called off his engagement to the mother of his children. Original Michaels fans appreciate the rocker’s roots...Also published on:
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5 Ways to Ruin a Great Date! Don't Let This Happen to YouDating is supposed to be fun. We forget that so often that it bears repeating. After all, if you’re looking for that special someone you can’t be sure how long it may take. Everything unfolds in the divine perfect timing. You certainly don’t want...
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2 Romantic Getaways to Make Your Sweetie SwoonThe only thing better than hanging out with someone you love at home is taking your love story on the road. Traveling with another person can help you to see them in an exciting, new light. You’re both exploring a new location -- and each other.
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Girlfriend Golf Getaways: Girls' Weekend Out for Bachelorette Parties or Just BecauseThis year, golfer Cheyenne Woods played her first U.S. Women’s Open. The 21-year-old is the niece of golf phenom Tiger Woods. She just turned pro after graduating college. Cheyenne represents a growing demographic of women golfers.
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How to Love Winter Travel (More) Even When You Hate Winter! Apps to CruisesWinter is a great time to travel. I know what you’re thinking, really, winter? Yes, the cold, snowy season is more than just a few months to hunker down and close the blinds. Winter can be a time to give Seasonal Affective Disorder the boot.
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Two Must-Visit African American National ParksOur natural resources and park sites are for all of us to enjoy. Many national parks in the United States have specific historical tributes to African Americans.
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NYC Rooftop Restaurants for a Sexy Summer EncounterSummertime in NYC is one of the best times to visit. You’re feeling hot, you’re looking hot and you’re in a city with spectacular views. You can’t turn a corner without running into somewhere to have a great drink or a fulfilling meal. You can...
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Healthy Snacks for Operation Bombshell BodySnacking has always been a part of my life so I make sure to build it into my daily food plan. Nutritionists are still debating about whether the three square meals model or five smaller meals is the way to go. Three meals and one to two...
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A Love Letter to the Father of My Future ChildOur relationship will be the foundation for who our children become. Experts now realize that in order to raise happy kids it’s most important for parents to put their marriage first. Dr. Laura Berman writes in “The Book of Love” that although...
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Mark Wahlberg Getting His High School Diploma! Plus Other Celebs Focused on EducationMark Wahlberg was originally known as a bad boy, rapper and thug from Boston, Massachusetts. Boston is the hometown to his famous older brother Donnie Wahlberg and controversial singer Bobby Brown. Mark had a 'don't mess with me' attitude...
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Are You a Foodie or Food Addict?Food is indeed glorious. Sumptuous sushi, delectable desserts, wondrous waffles and Southern fried chicken all have the ability to make us weak in the knees. Americans are fatter than ever because we love our food. Obesity is an epidemic and a health...
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Romantic England: Creating Your Own Diamond Jubilee ExperienceThe Diamond Jubilee acknowledges QE2’s 60 years as a ruling monarch. It’s important to also note that the beloved queen has been happily married since 1947 to her soul mate, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.
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Restaurant Date Night in Harlem, NYCA visit to New York City is not complete without an escape to Harlem. The Northern Manhattan village is becoming a key destination for those looking for play time in the Big Apple. Whether you are an East Coast local or a visitor from out of town,
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Visit Crete, Greece, Like Jennifer AnistonWhether you are “Jenny from the Block” or Rachel from “Friends,” you’re going to need to eat. Greece is home to some of the most tasty foods in the world. Dakos and pitas and lamb, oh my!
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Star Tour NYC! Beyonce and Jay-Z’s “Crazy in Love” New York Hot SpotsWelcome to New York City. The Big Apple is the home of the Statue of Liberty, the world famous subway system and the Empire State Building. More importantly, NY is home to lovebirds Beyonce Knowles and her hubby Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter.
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Biggest Dating Mistakes that Women Make in Their 40sSo you woke up one cold morning and found yourself fabulously single in your forties? Good for you, goddess! The forties should be an exciting time of reinvention.
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Gluten-Free Soul Food? Louisiana Cooking Without Dairy, Soy, Eggs, and WheatI’ve visited Louisiana three or four times. Each visit was a feast for the senses. I found proud Southern people who were extremely serious only about two things: their music and their food.
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Visit India -- Just like Oprah WinfreyWith Oprah’s televised Indian vacation, you know that she will share with us the good, the bad, and the ugly of this vast and beautiful land. India trips are not just for Oprah -- it’s time for us mere mortals to see the world.
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French Restaurants for a Romantic Brunch in ManhattanBrunching is a sport in New York City. Every Sunday in the early afternoon, we peel ourselves away from the New York Times and slink out for a substantial, guilt-free meal.
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Must Visit Vintage Shops in New YorkNew York Vintage is the place for elegant and high end previously worn looks. If you’re attending a black tie event or wedding, you’ll find something uniquely gorgeous here. According to their site, their absolutely beautiful clothing collection...
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Harlem Walking Tour: A NYC Tourist's AdventureThe elm and oak trees along Seventh Avenue and West 116th Street are looking green, rich, and lush. That can only mean one thing. It’s springtime in Harlem, and as your official Harlem It Girl, I need to let you in on the latest happenings.
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Harlem Cultural Institutions for Date NightSo, it's date night in New York City. After you've checked out all of the Broadway shows with your sweetheart and roamed Times Square, what's a tourist to do? Have you been to Harlem? Uptown holds good times for visitors and locals alike.
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The Boudoir Photo Shoot: Sexy Gift Idea for Your Guy!There are many reasons why women choose to do a boudoir shoot. Sometimes it’s about a rite of passage such as a significant birthday, childbirth, marriage, divorce...
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The Slow Carb Diet: What Should You Eat Now?Green leafy veggies are a staple of the slow carbohydrate way of life. Eat as many vegetables as possible.
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Hooking Up with Your Ex? Read This First!Don’t fool yourself. Sex is not a goodbye handshake. No matter what people say you give a piece of yourself when you have sex with somebody.
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Mashramani in Guyana: All About the Carnival Called MashPeople looking for a carnival celebration have several options every year. There's Mardi Gras in New Orleans, Louisiana, or Labor Day in Brooklyn, New York, if you want to stay in the U.S. Less well-known but equally as fun is Guyana's Mashramani.
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Where to Get Your Hair Done in HarlemSo, you're visiting Harlem, long regarded as the mecca of African American culture, and you want to get your hair done? Have no fear; if there's one thing you'll find plenty of in Harlem, it's hair salons.
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Harlem Gift Shops and Boutiques: Where to Buy Souvenirs in HarlemThe hottest spots to visit in New York City are no longer just the Lincoln Center, Broadway, West Village, and Soho neighborhoods. Many tourists now don't consider a trip to the Big Apple complete unless they venture uptown to West Harlem.
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Steel Cut Oats vs. Instant OatmealOne of the goals of my wellness journey this year is to feed my body foods that will function more as fuel. The good news is that this has meant more energy. The bad news is that this also means less french fries.
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Today on 'The View': Makeup Expert Lori Klein Reveals Glam Eyelash SecretsFashion Fridays continue on "The View" with pre-taped segments, giving our favorite ladies a much needed break from daily live TV. Today one of the "Hot Topics" was Sherri Shepherd's upcoming performance on "Dancing With The Stars."
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Abruzzo, Italy: Culinary Vacation 2012The past few seasons were the "Staycation Years." Most of us could not afford to travel, so we turned to making our stay-at-home vacations wonderful. It can be fun and inspiring to plan an international dream vacation for your bright future.
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Love, Sex, Dating & Relationship Books You Should Read Right NowAh, the perks of being a love and sex columnist. People watch "Sex and the City" and say, wow, is that your life? Yeah, my life is exactly like that except it's not. Sure, people send me fun and sexy toys to review, but as a geek I go gaga over the books.
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Where to Watch Sports in Manhattan: Football, Baseball, Hockey & Basketball Games in NYCNew Yorkers do everything big. From our sports to our meals, we like to have a good time. If you'd like to combine your favorite food and drinks with your favorite sports, here's where to go.
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A Quick, Easy and Healthy Hummus RecipeIn Guyana we call chick peas channa or chana. In other parts of the world, they are referred to as garbanzo beans. Whatever you call them, these peas are a legume high in protein with roots in the Middle East.
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Girlfriend's Travel Guide to Cape Town, South Africa like the 'Real Housewives of Atlanta'When I was a kid growing up in NY, my dad went on an extended business trip to South Africa. He worked in precious metals so he was looking forward to seeing what what happening in their mining situation.
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African-American TV Divas You Should Know: Our Favorite Black Female TV CharactersGreat gobs of remote controls! It's February, the month to celebrate love and African American history. Since black history is American history, it seemed like a wonderful time to think about some of our favorite televised divas.
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Harlem Fitness Travelogue: Where to Get Fit in Harlem, New YorkHarlem has undergone quite a reconstruction in the 10 years since I've lived here. I started out in East Harlem, bounced up to Westchester and then moved into West Harlem.
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Kim Kardashian on How She Fell Out of Love with Kris HumphriesKim Kardashian let the waterworks fly last night on the season finale of "Kourtney and Kim Take New York." The E! network commercials had been billing the show all week as "how the fairytale ends." At the beginning of the episode,
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NeNe Leakes' New BFF Starts Trouble in South Africa! Marlo Hampton's Fight EtiquetteNeNe Leakes has a new BFF on Bravo's "The Real Housewives of Atlanta." Move over supermodel Cynthia Bailey, because the super hustler Marlo Hampton is gunning for your spot as NeNe's bestie. We watched it all go down this week as the Georgia peaches...
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How to Spice Up Your Relationship! Tips, Tricks and Ideas to Get Your Love Fired UpBeing in a relationship that works takes focus, dedication, trust and vigilance. Love is just a jumping off point. When I was in a ten year relationship there were times we couldn't stand each other. That's normal. It's also normal to run into...
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How to Please a Man Without Sex: Sexy Tips, Tricks and TechniquesConfidentially, when I typed in the title of this love advice article I had all of my women's studies professors sitting on my shoulder and yelling at me. Yes, I set off my own feminist sensors. Please a man? Heck yeah. I hope that my dude...
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Eating Better in 2012: Can Juicing Your Vegetables Lead to Better Health?What did you eat this year for the holidays? Most of us had all of our favorite foods and packed on the pounds despite our better judgment. For me there was turkey with mango cranberry sauce, curry chicken and roti, collard greens, sweet potato pie...
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Aphrodisiacs: A Sexy Guide for Women and MenAh, aphrodisiacs. Every civilization has had its ideas about how to get us in the mood. The dictionary defines an aphrodisiac as 'a drug or food that excites sexual desire, exciting or heightening sexual desire.' Some aphrodisiacs are...
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Drama Queens and Drama Kings: Advice on How to Deal with People Who Take, Take, TakeGiving advice runs in my blood. In British culture, the “Dear Abby” type is called an “Agony Aunt.” I am a fourth generation Agony Aunt. My mother's grandmother, known as “Ma,” ran what was known as The White House in Campbellville, Guyana.
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What to Do If a Friend is Being Abused! Teachable Moments from 'Real Housewives of Beverly Hills'At the tea party gone wrong Camille Grammer, who may finally change her name back to Donatacci, was the one to bring Taylor Armstrong’s advice to the forefront. “We don’t say that he hits you but now we have,” was the gist of the rant.
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'Real Housewives' in Dark Places: When Reality TV Covers Serious IssuesWhen we were growing there were two sayings that explain the success of reality TV. The first was "the truth is stranger than fiction" and the second is "you can't make this stuff up."Also published on:
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Kim Kardashian in Love! Kanye West, Kobe Bryant or Back to Reggie Bush?Kim Kardashian's marriage to Kris Humphries isn't even cold yet and rumorville is heating up about who Kim's loving next. Kim, as we know, is moving on from her 72-day marriage to Kris. For his part, the Hump is moving on to, right back to the NBA.Also published on:
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From Beyonce to Jessica Simpson! Celebrity Babies and Pregnant Moms in 2011: True or False?Beyonce and Jay-Z are parents to the baby bump heard 'round the twitterverse. Bey's unveiling of little Bey-Z was certainly news. The hottest chick in the game still has silly tongues wagging about whether her pregnancy is even real...Also published on:
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Kim Kardashian: The Ugly Truth About Her Haiti Trip Scandal!Kim Kardashian wants her fans to know the whole truth about her recent trip to Haiti. The twice-married starlet recently took a trip to the disaster-ravaged Caribbean country as a part of a celebrity charity trip.Also published on:
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New Boyfriend Meeting the Family? Holiday Dos and Don'tsThe holidays are upon us. This time of year can be stressful for many of us. If you're in a new relationship you may feel simultaneously excited and terrified.
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Celebs We Lost This Year: From Amy Winehouse to Elizabeth Taylor: Trivia TributeIt's a morbid topic but no year in review would be complete without taking the time to commemorate celebs who died in 2011. They bring us entertainment and laughter in life, so it is only fair that we remember them after they have passed on.Also published on:
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Scarlett Johansson Covers Cosmo! Her Thoughts on Benicio Del Toro & Sean PennScarlett Johansson has had a roller coaster year ranging from huge successes to unfortunate scandals but one could argue that this is par for the course for a Hollywood It Girl. The big screen goddess broke up with hunky hubbie Ryan Reynolds...Also published on:
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Scarlett Johansson Talks 'We Bought a Zoo' on 'The Late Show with David Letterman'"The Late Show With David Letterman" sizzled when movie star Scarlett Johannson sat down with the funny man this week. She was funny, frank and absolutely stunning.Also published on:
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Where to Meet a Single Man in NYC: Unlikely Places to Find a Date, Part 1So where are the men in NYC? There's so much going on all the time that this is a very good question. Sure it's the city that never sleeps but the bars, clubs and lounges can be an intimidating way to score a date.
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Phaedra Parks Says the Darndest Things: 'Real Housewives of Atlanta' QuotesWhen we met Phaedra Parks last season on "Real Housewives of Atlanta" we didn't know what to make of her. Miss Thing was a pregnant attorney with an ex con husband. Her man Apollo was gorgeous but we gave Phaedra even more of the side eye when...Also published on:
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Turkey Burgers in London! Where to Find a Good Turkey Burger to Go with Your ChipsAnyone who does not like turkey burgers has never had one. Either that or maybe you're a vegetarian. Burgers are classically American fare so this New Yawker admits to being a tad choosy when it comes to finding a good burger overseas.
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Cranberry Mango Pineapple Sauce RecipeCanned cranberry sauce is not really a sauce, is it? It's more of a gelatin, jelly or relish depending on which kind you buy. Whether it's a jelly or sauce, no Lifestyle Passionista end of the year holiday would be complete without this cranberry treat.
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Turkey Burger Night: A Guide to Making Moist Turkey BurgersWe may not all be carnivores but we all love a great burger. Luckily we live in a time where there are more tasty burger choices than ever. Looking for a burger? Gluten-free or sirloin?
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Kim Kardashian Gears Up for Charity Work as 'Kim and Kourtney Take Manhattan' Sets to PremiereKim Kardashian is ignoring the "Boycott Kim" haters and going on with her fabulous life. While shooting the Tyler Perry film "The Marriage Counselor" the Teflon Doll (our exclusive term) is not letting on whether she's aware of the growing backlash.
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Are You Too Fat for Sex and Love?Earlier this year we watched Kirstie Alley dance her way into fitness on "Dancing With The Stars." Among the personal revelations that she shared was that she had been celibate for a long time because she "did not want to have fat sex."
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What Tyler Perry Wants Fans to Know About Kim Kardashian CastingKim Kardashian has been having the worst honeymoon period ever. Since announcing her marriage to Kris Humphries was over in a Hollywood minute, the star has been dealing with consistent backlash, amplified now by her casting in Tyler Perry's next film 'The Marriage Counselor.'Also published on:
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Kim Kardashian Vs. Jonathan Jaxson! Who Do You Believe?We hereby dub Kim K. "The Teflon Doll." The "Keeping Up With The Kardashians" star is lawyer-ing up.Also published on:
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Lindsay Lohan and Other Stars Obsessed with Marilyn Monroe! True or False?Lindsay Lohan is once again paying homage to deceased bombshell Marilyn Monroe. This time it's with her upcoming Playboy Magazine spread. Is it just us or does this hit just a little too close to home?Also published on:
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Kim Kardashian's Fairytale Divorce: What it Could Mean for Her Reality TV FranchiseWere you among the millions that watched "Kim's Fairytale Wedding: A Kardashian Event"? I was. I watched most of the four hour, two day epic event. It was like "Family Feud" meets "Bridezilla" meets "Keeping Up With The Kardashians."Also published on:
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Kim Kardashian; Divorce Statement and Relationship History Trivia: True or False?Well, another one bites the dust. Do you ever notice that no one release statements saying we hate each other and will never speak again? It's always we remain friends and wish each other the best.Also published on:
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Navigating the NYC Subway for TouristsIf you're visiting The Big Apple there's no need to rack up a big taxi bill. Even though our yellow cabs are king above ground, the trains are the queen of the underground. The New York City subway is majestic.
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Date Night in Harlem: A Lifestyle Passionista Guide to a Good TimeDon't event think of visiting The Big Apple without making your way to Harlem. West Harlem, largely known as a major hub for African Americans, plays host to a variety of peoples, businesses and cultures from around the world.
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How to Throw a Goddess Party: The Lifestyle Passionista's Guide to Celebrating YouA "goddess party" is a celebration of womanhood and all things female. I have thrown several goddess parties. Occasions have included Divorce Celebrations, Bachelorette parties and happy to be single Goddess Year soirees.
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How to Make a Romantic Dinner for Your ManYes, I am a feminist but that has nothing to do with my love of cooking and how much I truly enjoy mixing it up in the kitchen for the people I love. Like my girlfriends from the South say, when I am cooking for my guy I put “‘my foot” in it.
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Girlfriends' Travel Guide to Berlin: Why Not Do a Girlfriends Getaway in Berlin, Germany?I visited Berlin in February for the Berlinale International Film Festival, but you can visit year round and still find fun. Air Berlin or Lufthansa can be your way into a fun and adventurous vacation.
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The Lifestyle Passionista’s Bombshell Walking Tour of NYCWhether you are truly living the single life or just pretending for the day, the Lifestyle Passionista's Bombshell Walking Tour of NYC is best experienced with your girlfriends.
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'What's Your Number?': The Scoop on the Anna Faris MovieAlly has had 20 lovers, a sign apparently that she is destined to die alone. She enlists the help of Colin, the local player, to help her track down her exes to see whether she missed 'the one' in all of the fray. It's 'The Ghosts of Boyfriends Past.'
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Online Dating Dilemma: You Both like the Same Guy. Now What?For many of us who either did not marry our high school sweetheart, can not afford a millionaire matchmaker or all of the delicious dating scenarios in between, meeting romantic partners online makes more sense than club cruising.
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Sarah Jessica Parker Shines on 'The View' Talking About 'I Don’t Know How She Does It'Sarah Jessica Parker was a shining star this morning on ABC chat-fest “The View.” Parker was in the house to promote her new dramatic comedy flick “I Don’t Know How She Does It.”Also published on:
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Beyonce Turns 30 in a Baby Bump Bikini in VeniceThe pop star who got her start in the girl group Destiny's Child is famously with child her self. In case you missed it, Bey whipped open her Dolce and Gabana jacket at the MTV VMAs to reveal a baby bump.Also published on:
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The Perfect Wedding-Related Romantic ComediesThere is almost nothing more dramatic than a wedding. You mix two different families and a wide range of emotions with estrogen and testosterone and the result is usually drama, drama, and more drama.
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How to Heal when Love & Family Break Down: Katherine Schwarzenegger SpeaksNo recent family scandal was more public than the revelation that former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger fathered a child with the housekeeper.
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Kate Moss' Wedding: All of the Juiciest DetailsKate Moss' longtime supermodel buddy Naomi Campbell arrived super late. The gorgeous, phone throwing, chocolate glamazon was the last guest to arrive.
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'Shark Night 3D' - When Sharks Attack'Shark Night 3D' is the latest shark movie to attempt a theatrical attack. The horror-thriller feature film follows a group of Tulane graduates vacationing on a private lake in Louisiana.
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How to Throw a Roaring 20s Party in Atlantic City, New JerseyWhen Atlantic City was first born in the 1850s it was prime real estate. It even inspired the popular board game Monopoly. Massive hotels sprung up all along the water and the 1920s was considered Atlantic City's golden age.
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Honeymoon in Capri like Kim Kardashian and Kris HumphriesKim Kardashian and her new husband Kris Humphries had a brief honeymoon in Capri, Italy. Here's how you can do the same.
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The Kim Kardashian Wedding: 3 Creative Wedding Ideas to BorrowSo you are getting hitched, jumping the broom and tying the knot to celebrate the fact that somebody liked it and put a ring on it. Good for you, dollface.
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Sarah Jessica Parker on 'I Don't Know How She Does It'Sarah Jessica Parker is back with a new comedy film, 'I Don't Know How She Does It.'
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Top MTV Video Music Award Show Moments: Beyonce, Kim Kardashian, Britney Spears, and Lady Gaga at the VMAsThe 2011 Video Music Awards was full of interesting moments!
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Steal These Menu and Hollywood Party Theme Ideas from the Kim Kardashian WeddingWe just received another invitation to a Labor Day barbecue. Oh no, not again!
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'Real Housewives of Beverly Hills': Taylor's Husband Commits SuicideWe will never know the story behind Russell and Taylor's relationship, but a suicide is always sad and unfortunate.Also published on:
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Actress Diane Farr is Kissing Outside the Lines on the Love, Sex, and Dating ShowAs a relationships and lifestyle advice columnist I am obsessed with the power of love and read every love-related book that comes across my desk. Most tend to regurgitate the same old thing: love rules, relationship regulations and romance. Le yawn.
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'Sex and the City' Prequel: Our Casting SuggestionsRumors are swirling that the chosen cast for the '..."Sex and the City'¯¿½ prequel includes Emma Roberts, Blake Lively, Selena Gomez and Elizabeth Olsen. These are all young Hollywood starlets but we wonder if better choices could have been made.Also published on:
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Beer and Snacks Theme Party: A Passionista Summer Party GuideBeer is the world's oldest alcohol beverage and third most popular right after tea and water. This is a great summertime party any time.
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6 Things that You Must Pack for Your International Romantic GetawayLove has no boundaries. Well, as long as you have a passport that is.
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Romantic Road Trip Advice: Don't Get into the Car Together Without Reading ThisThe Great American Road Trip is inherently romantic, but it can be that much more special when you share it with someone you love.
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Girl's Night Out in New York City: A Lifestyle Passionista Nightlife Travel GuidePerhaps that's a baby or two on your hip or maybe that's just your latest Gucci. Either way you need a vacation and you need it yesterday. You grab two of your besties who are in the same boring boat and you hit the road.
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How to Love Fearlessly: Loving like You Have Never Been HurtSo many of us superwomen think, I've got everything else figured out, where is the love? Most of us are not even truly available to be loved.
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Positive Affirmation Cards: My Most Unusual but Necessary Travel AccessoryI love to travel, and like any true travelista will tell you, packing is half of the battle...
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Guyana Tourism: 10 Foods You Must Eat in GuyanaWhether you are visiting Guyana for its budding eco-tourism or are accompanying a loved one to the villages, these foods are not to be missed on your Guyanese vacation.
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Summer Travel Day Trip Idea: 4 Regional African American History MuseumsWhy not make a day trip a few hours away from home to a local African American history museum? You don't have to be of African decent to enjoy and learn from these cultural institutions. After all, African American history is American history.
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National HIV Testing Day Initiatives in Harlem and BrooklynOne would have to live under a rock to be unaware of the need for HIV Awareness and testing in urban areas. And not live under a rock in a cute Geico commercial kind of way either!
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4th of July Recipes Good Enough to Make All Year RoundI am the first person in my family born in America. I remember helping my mother study to pass her US citizenship exam and wondering what it would mean for us all if she didn't.
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3 Girlfriends Getaways: Girls Weekend Vacation Ideas for You and Your BestiesGirls Nights Out are always fun but there are times in our lives that call for something bigger. Like Girls Weekends Out, babydoll. Grab your best friends, suitcases and passports and get ready to have a good time.
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Picnics and Wine: Have a Spanish Fiesta or South African Safari in the ParkWhen looking for the perfect wines to add to your picnic basket you want to go with light, inexpensive, and delicious. Inexpensive doesn't just mean domestic anymore. Both Spain and South Africa have delicious wines that are easy on the pocket.
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London to the Brecon Beacons: A Relaxing Day Trip & BeyondFrom The Beatles to Will and Kate, London has it going on. If you're staying in London, however, you may need to step out of the Buckingham box. It's not all about being high energy all the time as you stomp down the catwalk of the urban universe.
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The Spa Adventure Weekend in New York City: A Solo Passionista Travel GuideYou work hard. You feel stressed much of the time. No one in your life understands you. Argh. At least if feels like they don't when you're super stressed.
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Tapas & Sangria Theme Party: A Passionista Summer Party GuideWhether you're single or dating, a 20-something or 40-something, theme parties are a great way to create an unforgettable experience for your guests.
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How to Deal with Difficult People: Beyond Manners and EtiquetteDeepak Chopra tweeted, "The best response to verbal attack is silence." But what if the difficult person you are dealing with is a parent, boss, spouse or someone you deal with on a daily basis?
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Social Etiquette Advice for Summer: Manners & Tips to Get You Through the SeasonAs warm weather wraps around the country we all become more social. Inevitably the more we're around each other, the more etiquette questions arise. Don't go to another wedding, barbecue, date or family reunion without reading this.
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The Top 4 Reasons Your Online Dating Profile was IgnoredLately, it seems like the only way you'll meet a soul mate is if he comes climbing out of your TV.
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For the Love of Guyanese Pepper Pot: The National Dish of GuyanaI am a cultural mutt and my food tastes reflect that. The New York City raised daughter of Afro-Guyanese immigrants, I claim foods from all of these backgrounds as my cultural inheritance.
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Game-Changing New Facts About Single Men and WomenA couple of days ago I took the delicious plunge and signed up for Chemistry.com, a dating service for commitment minded people.
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Kimora Lee Simmons on Season 4 of Life in the Fab LaneThe lovely Kimora Lee Simmons, mogul, mom, wife, philanthropist and entrepreneur, is thrilled about Season 4 of her blockbuster docu-series "Kimora: Life In The Fab Lane."
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Jay-Z Invests in Buffalo Boss, a Downtown Brooklyn Chicken JointThe rapper and his mother invested in Buffalo Boss, a Downtown Brooklyn chicken spot.
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Brooklyn Boulders Supports Thomas Greene Park with an AuctionBrooklyn Boulders is helping the effort to revitalize Thomas Greene Park with an ongoing online fundraiser auction.
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Halcyon Record Store Brings Vinyl to Dumbo for Music LoversHalcyon is DJ heaven in DUMBO. That's right, a reasonably priced record store stocked full of vinyl. Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus. He's wearing hipster jeans and diamond headphone.
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The Corridor Gallery Brings Art and Fun to Fort GreeneArtist Danny Simmons and the Corridor Gallery have provided major community support over the years. The gallery showcases a mix of emerging artists and well known contemporary work.
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Date Night for Geeks in Brooklyn: Adult Education Lecture Series Presents Abnormal PsychologyAdult Ed is a "useless lecture series" taking place in Brooklyn. As the host of Kiss and Tell Live Revue I clearly love a good reading series. Adult Ed has one of the most unique and fascinating reading series concepts we've heard.
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How Not to Intern at ELLE Magazine: Tales of a Fashion Magazine Internship Gone AwryYou've seen the movie The Devil Wears Prada, right? Well my internship at ELLE Magazine was just like that -- except that I was the devil and everyone else wore Prada. Let my experience be a tutorial in How Not To Be An Intern.
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'Breakfast at Tiffany's': A Love Letter to Costumes, Adventures and the Single Women's LifestyleThe role of Holly Golightly was originally supposed to be played by sex goddess Marilyn Monroe. I enjoy Marilyn but I can't imagine anyone other than Audrey Hepburn inhabiting this iconic role.
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Date Night in Brooklyn: Ghenet Restaurant for Ethiopian Food in Park SlopeGhenet's new location has a distinctly sexy vibe with incredible customer service. The food comes out quickly and with a smile, so to have a full dating night experience you should have a multi-course meal.
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The Transit Museum in Brooklyn: New Potential Hot Spot in Boerum HillMy father taking me to the Transit Museum in Brooklyn is one of my favorite childhood memories. We had so much fun checking out the trains of all sizes. At least it looks like we did in the photos!
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How to Promote a Movie: Out of the Box Independent Filmmaker AdviceYou have a filmmaker's website, flyers, electronic media kit, Twitter and Facebook accounts. Now what?
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Red Rooster Harlem is Finally Open: Time for Marcus Samuelsson's Mac and GreensFew New York City restaurants have been heralded like Marcus Samuelsson's new Red Rooster in Harlem. The eatery has been promoted like the second coming of, well the second coming of Top Chef Marcus Samuelsson's Aquavit.
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Dating Advice Emergency: My Boyfriend is Still Best Friends with His Ex GirlfriendThis week's love advice question: Dear Abiola, My boyfriend is still best friends with his ex girlfriend but we are in love. Now they want to be roommates. Should I ask him to end their friendship? Is this appropriate?
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Fashion Vintage: Thrift Shopping in Park SlopeRecently I had a first date with a male suitor at a wine tasting in Park Slope. I needed a quick outfit so I dipped into Beacon's Closet where you can buy, sell or trade vintage looks.
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Family Weekends in Brooklyn at Brooklyn BowlBrooklyn Bowl combines a 16-lane bowling alley with a 600 capacity performance venue and Blue Ribbon food. This is the spot for concerts, parties, diverse music and mayhem.
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New Wedding Favor Ideas: Unique Suggestions from Celebrity and Royal Inspired Nuptials to DIYWedding favors that won't just get tossed into the knick knack drawer. After the cake is eaten, drinks are swilled, and toasts are complete, the wedding favor serves as a memento that you and your beloved are now united. Give your guests fun!