• Traditional Italian Chocolate Fruitcake That’s Actually Delicious [Intro to Cooking]

    Traditional Italian Chocolate Fruitcake That’s Actually Delicious [Intro to Cooking]

    This recipe takes more attention to detail than most of my recipes, but I assure you that the results are worth it! This traditional Italian fruitcake, or Pampepato, combines rich chocolate and spicy black pepper and transforms a detested holiday dish into something delicious and rich with history.

  • “Love Is Drugging Your Brain and Making You Cray!” Says Science

    “Love Is Drugging Your Brain and Making You Cray!” Says Science

    Carrie Bradshaw once said, “Maybe all men are a drug. Sometimes they bring you down and sometimes, like now, they get you so high.” Turns out, that’s actually a thing, not just clever HBO script writing.

  • The Four Weeks Of Fitness Countdown: Week 4 [CC's ShapeU]

    The Four Weeks Of Fitness Countdown: Week 4 [CC's ShapeU]

    What could be better than a Christmas workout designed to give you the long, lean legs of the very ladies that spread Christmas cheer throughout the holiday season, the Rockettes?

  • “Do I Need To Go Bare Down There…?” [Ask A Dude]

    “Do I Need To Go Bare Down There…?” [Ask A Dude]

    I know everyone has different tastes when it comes to sex, and I applaud him for voicing his preferences respectfully. That said, I still have a weird voice in the back of my head telling me that men shouldn’t want their girlfriends, etc. completely bare down there…

  • The Four Weeks Of Fitness Countdown: Week 3 [CC's ShapeU]

    The Four Weeks Of Fitness Countdown: Week 3 [CC's ShapeU]

    While in the midst of what is considered the epitome of happiness and cheer, why not carpe holiday diem and celebrate the spirit of the season with yet another awesomely festive workout.

  • You Might Want to Switch Your Workouts to the Afternoon [Body Blog]

    You Might Want to Switch Your Workouts to the Afternoon [Body Blog]

    If you like to exercise early in the morning or late at night, first of all, I admire your dedication to your exercise plan. But you might want to adjust it.

  • The Best Spinach Artichoke Dip You’ll Ever Make [Intro to Cooking]

    The Best Spinach Artichoke Dip You’ll Ever Make [Intro to Cooking]

    This delicious dip only takes about 20 minutes to prepare, and could not be any simpler to execute. I’ve already made it twice this week, and in both cases, I went home with a bowl scraped clean.

  • 10 Holiday Fudge Recipes You Need to Nom On

    10 Holiday Fudge Recipes You Need to Nom On

    From candy cane stripes to mint chocolate chips, any of these unique options could become your new holiday tradition.

  • Brazilian Waxing = Medieval Torture? [Friday Faves]

    Brazilian Waxing = Medieval Torture? [Friday Faves]

    My roomie once said, in a conversation that I very much regret missing, “You know, I could see why you would trim your bush if it got a little out of hand…but I don’t know why the hell you would cut the whole thing down. It just makes your lawn look funny!” And, no, we were not talking about horticulture.

  • The Four Weeks of Fitness Countdown: Week 2 [CC's ShapeU]

    The Four Weeks of Fitness Countdown: Week 2 [CC's ShapeU]

    Start a new Hanukkah tradition and celebrate with eight minutes of core work that will define and chisel your abs, and keep you in the holiday spirit.

  • 10 Things Guys Love For You To Do With Your Boobs

    10 Things Guys Love For You To Do With Your Boobs

    So, boobs. They’re pretty cool I guess. I mean they can get women out of speeding tickets and land them cheaper drinks. Sometimes I hate mine, like I feel like they totally get in the way of everything.

  • When Joking About Body Image, Where Do We Draw the Line?

    When Joking About Body Image, Where Do We Draw the Line?

    Three “Fat Girls” get unfairly labelled at a California restaurant, while Caroline Wozniacki good-heartedly pokes fun at Serena Williams’ wild curves. So where do we draw the line between bullying and humor?

  • French Onion Soup [Intro to Cooking]

    French Onion Soup [Intro to Cooking]

    One of my favorite lunch orders is French Onion Soup. I love the way the croutons taste after soaking up that delicious broth!