It’s National Cookie Week!

Forget Christmas, Thanksgiving, Easter… It’s National Cookie Week!  Now this is a reason to celebrate! The Gay Gourmet!™ is celebrating his second annual National Cookie Week (NCW), Monday, April 30th to Sunday, May 6th. He’s partnered with the likes of New York City’s finest bakers and bakeries, including: Amy’s Bread, Milk & Cookies, Billy’s Bakery, [...]

Baked Chicken with New Potatoes, Carrots, and Shallots

“Kids Who Love to Cook” is a webseries filled with cooking videos for kids. Thirteen year-old Abby made the following recipe and says, ”It’s so much fun for me to be able to cook for people and help them learn to love new things just like I do!” Get your kids into the kitchen to make [...]

“Kids Who Love to Cook”

Have a picky eater? Or maybe a kid who just won’t leave you alone in the kitchen. Either way, introduce them to “Kids Who Love to Cook”– a webseries filled with cooking videos for kids. The website and cooking series takes you into the kitchen with seven real-life kids to show their love of food [...]

Food Network Magazine’s 1,000 Easy Recipes ~ Free Book Giveaway!

We love the Food Network.  Who doesn’t?  So when they offered to giveaway FIVE SingleMindedWomen.com readers free copies of their new book FOOD NETWORK MAGAZINE’s 1,000 EASY RECIPES: Super Fun Food for Every Day, we said “Yes, please and thank you!” Food Network Magazine‘s last book, Great Easy Meals, was a New York Times bestseller. [...]

Ideal Balance Cat Food ~ Giveaway

Although none of us wants to end up being known as the “Crazy Cat Lady,” we can’t deny the impact pets make in our lives.  Having had one dog and numerous cats over my lifetime, I know that pets can give comfort, love and companionship. My animals got me through my divorce and I would [...]

Cinco de Mayo Drinks

Planning  Cinco de Mayo parties? Switch it up from the conventional margarita with a cocktail creation from Appleton Estate Reserve, “The Stone Place.” Or for those margarita enthusiasts, here’s a fun twist to the traditional salty treat brought to you by Alizé Liqueur. Golden Margarita Recipe ⅓ oz Alizé Gold Passion ⅓ oz tequila ⅓ [...]

New Trends for Summer Vacations: Teens Seek College-Like Experiences

As a single mom, you work double-time to motivate your kids about college preparation and you cannot afford to take a hiatus during the summer months.  Gone are the long lazy days of summer with moms looking for ways to keep their kids engaged, and teens looking for ways to increase their independence with college-like [...]

Protecting Children From Abuse

An unusual campaign has been created, but as you review the statistics and consider the lives of friends and family members who were victimized, you will want to do everything you can to bring Antonio Brown’s book to light. In his memoir “Muted. Dreams” – Antonio details his childhood of sexual and physical abuse at [...]

Stepping Out Of Your Dating Comfort Zone This Winter

When it comes to Valentine’s Day, it’s no secret that most of the media attention is lavished on people who are in a relationship. But you don’t have to be coupled up to make February 14th a festive occasion. In addition to celebrating love in all its forms, Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to [...]

Valentine’s Day Drinks

Looking for some delicious Valentine’s Day drinks?  Check out these Valentine’s Day cocktail recipes from our favorite New York City mixologists! ST. VALENTINE’S COCKTAIL RECIPE Made with organic spirits and fresh strawberries, this cocktail is the perfect mix sweet and strong for a hotel bar night cap. 2 1/2 Parts Kanon Organic Vodka 3 Strawberries (cored) [...]

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