Kristin van Ogtrop's Blog, page 312
September 9, 2011
Unbroken: Part I Through Chapter 8 of Part II
Hi, Bookies: I hope everyone is enjoying the book so far. I'm completely immersed in Unbroken and had to restrain myself from reading ahead. Laura Hillenbrand truly has a gift for telling a remarkable [...]
Pant Perfection
I'm excited to announce some new and noteworthy news from two of America's most accessible, well-known stores: Coldwater Creek and Lane Bryant. Both brands have recently introduced some handy pants-related fit tips and merchandise [...]
How I Eat My Vegetables
We're all trying to eat more vegetables. Even a vegetable-lover like me. I can say confidently that I never met a vegetable I didn't like (go ahead, try me). I like them cooked, and [...]
Don't Forget to Enter our Life Lessons Essay Contest
While you're making up your mind which of the entries in our Simply Stated Blogger Contest is your favorite, don't forget you have until next Thursday, September 15th to enter our Fourth Annual Life [...]
Get Inspired for Dinnertime!
Get tips for finding new cooking inspiration from our managing editor Kristin van Ogtrop and our food director Allie Lewis Clapp. Then once you've found new recipes to try, use these tips to keep [...]
September 8, 2011
Ready to Pick Your October Book?
Hi, Bookies: I love October. Here in New York the air smells like fall and the weather finally turns just crisp enough to call for a cozy sweater. (Though, no, that's not me raking [...]
Cut Back on the Detergent
More detergent doesn't mean cleaner clothes. In fact, to get your clothes cleaner (and keep your washing machine in top condition) you should actually cut back on the amount of detergent you use. Extra [...]
Vermont Farm Recovery
The state of Vermont, known for its thriving food and farm culture, is near and dear to me. Right now, my fiance lives there, and in about a month I will too. Irene hit [...]
Can I Say No to a Delicious (But Unhealthy) Gift?
A reader named EmilyMae writes: "Recently I have cut sugar out of my diet at my doctor's request. How should I respond when my neighbors thank me for dog-sitting with a plate of cookies?" [...]
September 7, 2011
Takeout and Delivery: When to Tip?
Confused about how much to tip when you have your meal delivered or when you pick up something to-go on the way home? Follow these tipping etiquette rules: Takeout: When you're the one picking [...]
