Author: Amanda Mactas

Infinity Jars: Keeping Your Kitchen Fresh

Infinity Jars: Keeping Your Kitchen Fresh

Any of you who read Manhattan with a Twist (thank you!) know that I sure love food. So when I do my grocery shopping only to have my food spoil in a few short days, I get pissed. Since I’ve been cooking at home a lot more lately, it’s become important for me to utilize everything I purchase so as […]

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Twinings Masters the Art of Earl Grey

Twinings Masters the Art of Earl Grey

Arguably one of the most renowned tea companies in the world, Twinings launched its empire more than 300 years ago back in 1706 in London, England. Today, steeped (literally) in a rich history and decades of tradition, the Twinings company still remains on the forefront of the tea industry, with over 200 varieties of tea, served in countries around the […]

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Make It Yourself: Creamed Spinach with Bacon

Make It Yourself: Creamed Spinach with Bacon

Need a side dish to serve up during the Super Bowl? Porter House Bar and Grill, located within The Shops at Columbus Circle, is known for its steaks and seafood. Chef and Managing Partner Michael Lomonaco shared with us one of the restaurant’s most popular side dishes. Whether you’re getting ready to watch the Superbowl or just need a new […]

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Score a Touchdown with Insane Lindt LINDOR Truffle Recipes

Score a Touchdown with Insane Lindt LINDOR Truffle Recipes

Superbowl Sunday is right around the corner and there’s no better way to snack during the big game than with something both salty and sweet. Like most people I know, I’m obsessed with Lindt’s LINDOR Truffles. They come in so many different flavors and colors so that everyone can enjoy. This year, we’re gearing up to see the rivalry between […]

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Dunkin’ Donuts Teamed Up With Real Simple To Bring Us Tasty Recipes

Dunkin’ Donuts Teamed Up With Real Simple To Bring Us Tasty Recipes

Need some new recipes to add to your repertoire?? We recently stopped by Time Inc. to join Real Simple‘s Food Editor, Dawn Perry, to learn how to whip up some very tasty treats. Thanks to Dunkin’ Donuts, we were able to pair each dish with their Pumpkin Spice Coffee. The charismatic Dawn Perry was the perfect person to lead the […]

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Heat It Up with Argo Tea During Hot Tea Month

Heat It Up with Argo Tea During Hot Tea Month

I love tea all year round, but I love an excuse to drink more. Cold weather certainly helps, and the fact that January is Hot Tea Month just gives us a little bit more incentive to start the year off right. Argo Tea, a company well-known for its all natural tea-based drinks and loose-leaf teas just launched its new Garden […]

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Try the World Without Traveling Anywhere

Try the World Without Traveling Anywhere

Subscription boxes are all the rage and why shouldn’t they be? You can try a boxful of goodies without leaving home and discover new and exciting products each month. One of our favorites that we recently discovered is called Try the World. This service delivers curated boxes filled with gourmet foods from around the world. There are three different box […]

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2016 Year in Review: Our Favorite NYC Restaurants

2016 Year in Review: Our Favorite NYC Restaurants

Although not everything in 2016 was wonderful, some things sure were! We took a look back at some of the restaurants we had the opportunity to dine at this year and decided to tell you about our absolute favorites of the year. Some old, some new, all great. There’s a reason why Luke’s Lobster has grown infamous in these parts […]

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Cover Your Bases for New Year’s Eve

Cover Your Bases for New Year’s Eve

People tend to put a lot of pressure on celebrating New Year’s Eve. Some people trek through the cold and crowded mobs at Times Square to watch the ball drop, some spend weeks looking for the perfect outfit to attend the perfect party, and some spend days prepping the perfect spread to entertain their guests with. But prepping for New […]

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Just Another Last Minute Holiday Gift Guide

Just Another Last Minute Holiday Gift Guide

Oh, you know…just another holiday gift guide for all you last minute shoppers. Somehow the holidays always manage to sneak up on us, but we’ve got an eclectic mix of gifts to suit everyone on your shopping list. Perfect for any man in your life, be it a friend, husband, boyfriend or father, UncommonGreen‘s glassware collection is out of this […]

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