Do you actually have a real morning routine, or is it more of a half-awake autopilot situation? Some people swear by a carefully planned start to the day, while others simply move from one familiar habit to the next. Either way, most of us follow the same basic pattern every morning — whether that’s shower and skincare, breakfast and coffee, or a quick ritual that helps your brain ease into work mode.
That makes this a great moment to step back and look at how your mornings are really working for you. Does your routine set the tone you want for the rest of the day, or is it just getting you out the door? With a few small tweaks, an OK routine can easily become a great one. Here are a few things worth considering. Continue reading What’s Missing From Your Morning Routine?→
Do you like flavored coffees? I sure do. One of my favorite things about owning a single-serve coffee maker is the ridiculous variety of delicious flavored coffees that are available to keep me from ever getting bored with my morning brew. Ahhh! You can imagine then how excited I was to recently discover that the waffle experts at Eggo and the coffee connoisseurs at Two Rivers Coffee Company have united to transform your favorite waffle flavors into expertly brewed blends, resulting in Eggo Coffee. Yes, it exists! Continue reading Product Review: Eggo Brand Coffees Inspired By Your Favorite Waffle Flavors!→
Just prior to the Covid lockdown, a new Trader Joe’s opened on East 14th Street just two avenues over from the Chickpad. Among its vibrant and eclectic selections, a new product that truly stands out is their Strawberries and Creme Pancake and Waffle Mix, which is this week’s featured Pink Thing of the Day! Packaged in a cheerful pink box, it promises to capture the sweet, fruity essence of a summer that’s just ended, in a quick and easy form. But does it deliver? Let’s find out! Continue reading Pink Thing of The Day: Trader Joe’s Strawberries and Crème Pancake Mix→
1.5 million cans of Heinz Baked Beans are sold every day in the UK. Australian comic Barry Humphries wore this Breakfast Dress (1997), by costume designer Stephen Adnitt for Dame Edna’s Work Experience, a TV series in which his alter ego Dame Edna Everage toured UK factories. Continue reading Eye On Design: Breakfast Dress By Stephen Adnitt→
Since my day gig moved offices from Wall Street to Columbus Circle, one of the best perks — besides a close proximity to Central Park — is a huge increase in nearby lunch destinations. Just recently, I added a new place to my cache of favorites: Metro Marché, which just opened in March. I’ve already eaten there twice and I would advise you to forget any local deli, pizza place, or overhyped garbage like Sweet Green, because the food at Metro Marché is just insane.
