Blog – Page 4 – Alayne White

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Does Your Kitchen Give You Pleasure?

For those of you who either really enjoy cooking or do it as something you have to do, you want to make your kitchen as efficient and inviting as p...

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Castaldi's Salad Dressing: For Salads and Marinades

A good salad dressing is a simple one.This recipe was given to me by my partner, Michael who has been a staple in my life and this simple recipe ha...

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Pistachio Cake

How easy is this Pistachio Cake recipe? Very. Perfect for parties, events, celebrations. I love this recipe for my birthday.

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Easy and Healthy Sautéed Greens with Garlic and Lemon

Sautéed Greens One of my best recipes from my original subscription to BON APPETIT when I was married in 1990. This recipe can be made in 8 minute...

What is Skin Cycling and Why You Should Try It.

We like to think of Skin Cycling like a workout for the skin. The idea behind skin cycling is four days of treatment, three days of rest. Spend mo...

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Hummus and Our Travels to Israel Before Your Bar Mitzvah

Hummus is personal to many families who make it from scratch and don't buy it in one of those plastic containers that claim to be hummus. I am no e...

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Easy and Delicious Chocolate Chip Pie

This easy to make for any occasion Chocolate Chip Pie recipe will satisfy many sweettooths. Just a few ingredients and some mixing with a store bou...

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Cream Wafer Cookies for Valentine's Day!

These butter cream filled cookies are part of a collection of holiday cookies my Grandmother Ktisie would make every Christmas. I think they are gr...

The Life of a Radio City Rockette

I was a Radio City Rockette for eleven years, and what a ride it was. Unlike many young dancers, I had not dreamed of becoming a Rockette my whole ...

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Cauliflower Bolognese Recipe

Cauliflower is such a versatile and healthy ingredient. So many uses and this easy two ingredient recipe is a perfect meal for a last minute dinner...

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Cream Cheese Stuffed French Toast with Portuguese Sweet Bread or Challah Bread

Whether breakfast or brunch, cream cheese stuffed french toast made with Portuguese Sweet Bread or Challah Bread and some fresh fruit or jam create...

7 Steps to Acne Detoxification

This blog post was written with the stellar help of one of our Skin and Acne Specialists, Julie Bird. She outlines some solid advice and skin care ...