Just in time for the holidays, famous Parisian macaron makers, Ladurée, announced the perfect gift for any foodie fashionistas on your gift list – The Houndstooth Collection! The gift boxes come in 4 different vibrant colors but, more importantly, are filled with 8 delicious macarons. The boxes were previously exclusive to Paris and London but as of last Friday, they are now available in NYC! So, stop by their location on Madison Ave to pick up these fabulous treats, and don’t miss out on their delicious seasonal flavors like Praline or the cherry-chocolate delight, Black Forest. The Houndstooth Collection image … (read more).

Locally grown produce. Mental cultivation. Exercise. Stress relief. These are only a few of the benefits we can get from gardening, with the facts to back it up! In 45 minutes of consistent gardening you can burn as many calories as in 30 minutes of aerobics, and the mental benefits of the activity have been chronicled in many professional psychology journals. Ensuring exposure to fresh air is increasingly harder to do in our wired-in times–so relish the opportunity to get outdoors, and you can be productive while you’re at it! Some colorful and popular summer veggies include cucumbers, eggplant, peppers, … (read more).

Not sure what to do with your Fridays? Why not sample some of the most popular foods from Manhattan and Brooklyn at Mad Sq. Eats! There is a little something for everyone, from pizzas to ice-pops to hot dogs with “Asian-inspired toppings.” I thoroughly enjoyed eating this carne asada burrito from Calexico today! And afterwards, we could not get over how amazingly delicious these cannolis from Stuffed Artisan Cannolis were! There were so many flavors it was hard to choose, but I highly recommend the cookie dough! So if you’re in the New York area, head out to the park … (read more).