Need gift ideas for the holidays? Well I have you covered with BGT's 2015 Holiday Gift Guide, featuring must have items for the savviest people on your holiday list. Click the link to take a look at this awesome giving list!
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Yes Thanksgiving is over but if your table didn't feature this no bake salted caramel, pecan and sweet potato pie (yes all of that), you might want to make it tomorrow. Like, for real! Mind Body Green
Berkeley may be losing a beloved community institution, Oscar's Hot Dogs, but is gaining something in its place that I am super excited about, a Sweet Green restaurant. The East Coast and LA based salad serving chain is taking over the Oscar's building and is paying homage by preserving its architectural integrity. Check out this article to find out more about the process. Berkeleyside
Doula and creator of The Mama Circle, Erica Chidi Cohen, shares her story of transitioning from renting to owning plus beautiful pictures of her LA home. Both inspiring and gorgeous! Design Sponge
Twitter brings the laughs again with the #celebritiesonlyblackpeopleknow. This curated list concentrates the laughter in a few concise points that #onlyblackpeoplewouldknow. Saint Heron
Need a good holiday game that put the rest to shame? Black Card Revoked, The Original Flavor is sure to bring the competition, gut wrenching laughter, and hecka fun. Cards for All People
My Gluten Free Paris: Juice it
Baby and I live for our green juice and smoothie fixes. So Juice it, in Paris, naturally was just the perfect place to keep us satisfied during our trip.
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Say it ain't so, Cafe Gratitude Berkeley is closing its doors at the end of 2015! After 10 plus years of operating, they are saying goodbye to Berkeley. I am heartbroken. I am also eternally grateful for my dining experiences there. This Cafe G will always hold a special place in my memory. Berkeleyside
If you're working in a tiny kitchen you know space is always an issue. These tips will help you maximize your square footage in clever and visually appealing ways. The Kitchn
Lately, I've been a little over obsessed with wearing socks with clogs. It's really my must-do mommy statement of the moment. If you're interested in joining the brigade lol check out this how-to, from the ladies behind Ace & Jig, on marrying the two with the upmost mommy style. Latonya Yvette
There is a growing consciousness about the harmful effects of packaged food ingredients and consumers are speaking with their dollars by abandoning some traditional brands. Well some of these brands are listening and making changes to how their products are made. You might be surprised to see some of these shifts! NY Times
Black students across the country are taking a stand against racial violence and terror on campus and the reverberations from their actions are being seen far and wide. From my alma mater Berkeley High School to Mizzou (University of Missouri, Columbia), students are inspiring many and making change with the power of protest. Stay informed with what's happening by following the links. NY Times and SF Bay View
5 Things I Learned about Lunch from the French
It goes without saying that our recent trip to Paris inspired me. I'm sharing my inspiration by outlining five principles I learned about simplifying your lunchtime routine the French way. Click the link to check the list!
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Noglu brings food on the go and fine dining to the Parisian gluten free experience, and they are doing it so well!
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Shake up your Fall fruit line up by adding quince to the mix! It's not quite a pear and definitely not an apple but so delicious in its own right. Follow the link to learn about more about quince and how to make yummy recipes with it. Food52
Speaking of cooking with quince, Brooklyn Supper has an awesome recipe that marries this quirky looking fruit with my all time favorite Fall/Winter veggie, brussels sprouts! Get your forks ready for this awesome maple roasted brussels sprouts and quince salad recipe. Brooklyn Supper
Interested in Ayurveda but not sure where to start? Beginning with your diet is the simplest way to incorporate this ancient practice into your lifestyle. Check out this thorough and helpful post about how to eat for your dosha to manifest your highest energy. GOOP
This feature of graduate student and style blogger Amy Sall will leave you breathless and questioning your style existence! Amy makes me wonder why my graduate school peers aren't as cool as she. No offense guys but she is pretty fab! You can find her beautiful inspiring J.Crew blog feature here. J.Crew Blog
I've been rocking with this singer since her tween days telling mofos to "get out" and "leave." Yes Jojo is back with a new tune "Say Love" and as always she does not disappoint. Check the video here. Saint Heron
Bonus: Amy Sall recently launched the SUNU Journal to publish scholarly and artistic works on African affairs, critical thought, and aesthetics. Sunu is the wolof word for "our," and as such the journal shares with us a collection of beautiful African imagery. Prepare to be awed and inspired. Give it a look here. Instagram
Parcs en Paris: Le Tour Eiffel et Jardin du Luxembourg
One of the best aspect of Paris are the illustrious beautiful parks. Traveling with Lathan meant we explored our favorite home away from home in a completely new way. This time finding parks became our top priority and the parks we found were quite splendid.
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You can't go wrong with Helmut Newcake. Their desserts are truly amazing and you really can't tell they are sans gluten. Click the link to find out more about why this place is so awesome!
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Interested in clean eating but don't know where to start? This article has you covered with five rules to follow when kick starting a clean diet. MindBodyGreen
Try this delicious pumpkin coconut curry recipe for the perfect way to have your pumpkin fix in an innovative way. Love and Lemons
We're back from Paris and Fall has arrived in Berkeley! I think I may celebrate the season with this cute, cosy, and appropriately oversized turtleneck. LOFT
Read a perspective on the changing tide in parenting, entitled, fittingly or maybe unfittingly so as, "HELP! My Parents are Millennials." You be the judge! TIME
Contesting pervasive skewed imagery, this photo exhibition places Africa in context through the eyes (lens) of those who live in various cities and countries across the continent. This photo display offers a beautiful and honest representation of a very diverse landscape. NY Times