As we entered the Hotel New Yorker to attend the Big Chocolate show, we couldn't help singing: "Come with me, and you'll be in a world of pure imagination. Take a look, and you'll see into your imagination" After all, who could forget Gene Wilder in his role as Willy Wonka as he took us all on a ... [ Read More ]
Archives for October 2018
Wines Galore! The Hudson Valley Wine & Food Fest
The Hudson Valley Wine Festival at the Fairgrounds in Rhinebeck New York brings hundreds of food and wine purveyors together in one place for a memorable weekend. We have been to many wine tastings for our personal pleasure, and for advicesisters.com. One of the very first wine tasting events ... [ Read More ]
Review of the Accu Slim Sous Vide Immersion Circulator
Sous Vide (soo-veed) cooking uses a pot of water that is heated to a very precise temperature (by a Sous Vide machine) to cook food that is either vacuum sealed or with the air removed in a ziplock bag. I tested the Instant Pot Accu Slim Sous Vide Immersion Circulator. It's designed for ... [ Read More ]
Makeup Revolution! Grab These Shimmery, Glam Palettes!
What's revolutionary? Makeup Revolution London's online superbly shimmery, covetable eyeshadow palettes for (say what?!!!) just $15 exclusively at ULTA.com You say you got a real solution Well, you know We'd all love to see the plan You ask me for a contribution Well, you ... [ Read More ]
Luna fofo by Foreo: An Intelligent Way to Wash Your Face
Your know how to wash your face, but the Luna fofo by Foreo can actually teach you how to do it better. It's true! The Luna fofo is a small, travel-friendly, hygienic, silicone cleansing brush that works with an app on your smart phone to give you intel on how you can most effectively cleanse your ... [ Read More ]
A LBD (little black dress) Takes You Everywhere
What is the one thing every woman has in her closet? At least one little black dress (LBD) that she reaches for when she needs to look put together, quickly. I've selected two black dresses from Matilda Jane Clothing to show that a black dress can be worn in all seasons, for all reasons (just add ... [ Read More ]