Wedding celebrations were in full swing this weekend, as one of my dear friends from college got married. We attended undergrad at Miami Uni...

Sometimes, nothing beats a "staycation", especially on a holiday weekend in New York. Crowds vanish, the city is quiet, and whil...

Wishing everyone a very happy 4th of July! 

About a week ago, tremendous flooding hit Calgary and the surrounding area. Damage done to homes, businesses and the city's infrastructu...

Non-dairy milks, such as soy, rice, coconut, hemp, oat and almond are growing in popularity. These plant-based alternatives are easie...

Hello, friends... Wow, I’ve missed you guys!  It's been way too long since we've chatted on Ella Modern, and for that, I apologize. ...

My sister's recipe for granola has always been a favorite of mine. The oats are perfectly toasted, and just a touch sweet, from the addi...

I can always justify a reason to bake, especially on Valentine's Day! While I'm still finalizing exactly what I'll be making fo...

Last week was SO cold and windy in New York. The gloomy, grey days made the work week seem endless and depleted my energy. All I want...

I can't believe this weekend is Superbowl Sunday. Fun with friends, little nibbles, great commercials... And, oh yah, the game! Las...

Finally, my body has stopped hurting from last week's  AEROBARRE  workout! While it was SO much fun and I can't wait to go back.....

Unfortunately, it's that time of year. Both the Mr. and I spent the weekend sick with some sort of never-ending cough/cold. After seve...

Last week, I announced my need for a new  fitness challenge . No longer will I simply "go through the motions" of my daily workout...

About a month ago, as I mindlessly climbed on the elliptical machine, I realized that I had fallen into a fitness rut! Who else has been the...

While I don't usually make formal resolutions for the New Year, I do believe that January is a time of new beginnings and starting fresh...

Clearly, I over-indulged throughout the entire month of December (and maybe the second half of November, too... Shhh)! The chilly weather ca...

I'm a little late in wishing everyone the happiest of holidays... So, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! The Mr. and I just return...

The day of Saint Lucia is an essential part of a Scandinavian Christmas. Each year on December 13 , Saint Lucia is celebrated widely with ...

I always look forward to Thanksgiving leftovers because I never seem to get my fill of turkey, stuffing and all the sides from just one meal...

Sundays are slowly becoming my favorite day of the weekend. The Mr. and I met some friends for a relaxing morning brunch and then enjoyed...