The Cruelest Month ...

... T.S. Eliot insists its April. I beg to differ. Seven inches of snow has fallen upon New York City, its 23 degrees, and my neighborhood is experiencing sustained 35 mph wind gusts. Friday I was in a t-shirt and jeans, today I'm zipped into my North Face parka. If that's not cruel, I don't know what is. Its typical of March though and it is my sincere hope that we will soon experience another 30 degree temperature shift ... in the opposite direction this time!

Much to my own shock and horror, I did brave the elements today. Silly Diva did not heed the warnings and neglected to grocery shop yesterday. Ah well, a bracing journey it was and now I'm heading into the kitchen to stir up some hearty chow. Stay tuned for a full report and new recipe tomorrow.

Meanwhile, there's still time to enter my Great Granola Give-Away. The contest closes at midnight on Thursday.

So, what did you do with your snow day? Chilly Diva wants to know.

Bon appetit!

The Heat is On

I'm not sure about the weather where you are ... but here in NYC it is HOT. We're having a bit of a heat wave and its getting pretty steamy. The room in which I write is the only un-air conditioned one in my apartment ... so needless to say, I'm not spending much time in here today. Why, oh why have I failed to go wireless?!? I'll have to remedy that because, blog-wise, its a problem.

Diet-wise, things are just peachy. I'm down 17.5 pounds, and last night I fit into a zippy little denim skirt I bought years ago and have never worn. Sweet! I'm still loving the South Beach thang and still getting results. I'm working this diet like the girls on Chapel and Howe! (Yo, 1980's New Haven reference ... holla!)

Fresh veggies and little to no-cook meals are in the plans for the weekend, so look for some new recipes come Monday ... and hope for a break in the weather (and entertaining) so I can get back to posting as usual.

Have a great weekend all and make it Divalicious!