If you’ve ever dreamt of cooking like Martha Stewart, well, Marley Spoon is the food box service for you. The service is similar to those we’ve tried at Grok Nation in the past, with one catch: the recipes get the Martha Stewart seal of approval. In all my meal service testing, the ones that require […]
Like many young people, Vanessa Conlin was led to New York to pursue a passion. She was on a “hard-core path to be a classical musician,” so she went to the Manhattan School of Music. But once she was in the city—as is the case with many transplants—she developed a love of food and wine. […]
Karen Van Guilder Little is first and foremost a learner. She’s always had a passion for knowledge and taking classes “of any sort.” After earning her bachelor’s in Clarinet Performance and a master’s degree in Musicology, she moved to NYC where she worked for the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers and the Lincoln […]
One of the perks of trying so many different meal kits is getting to taste a variety of dishes. Sun Basket advertises itself as a “healthy” delivery service option. It offers an abundance of dietary options, such as gluten-free, vegan and paleo; and every recipe is sourced with organic produce and clean ingredients. I like […]
Winemaker Alicia Wilbur grew up around wine. Her family drank it at dinners and during the holidays—but it was the “boxed refrigerated variety or the syrupy sweet Kosher variety.” It wasn’t until she started bartending at upscale restaurants in her early 20s that she was introduced to fine wine. “It changed everything for me,” Alicia […]
They say you get jobs with your connections, your skills and your education in the field. Well, Blanche Orbe didn’t have that when she started in the wine industry—but that’s where she’s found herself. After going to school for advertising and design and applying for a position promoting food and wines from France, she has […]
I’ve tried a variety of meal kits that had me working over a hot stove. It’s been in the 90s in NYC every day this past week; the last thing I want to do is spend extra time in the kitchen. That’s why I was incredibly excited to try GoReadyMade. I thought these meals could […]
Susanne Wagner took a long and winding road from a tiny village in southern Germany to wine director at one of Wine Enthusiast’s Best Wine Restaurants in 2017. After earning a degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management School, she worked in the restaurant business and in many high-end Relais & Chateaux hotels in Europe for […]
Many women we’ve featured in Wine of the Week started on a different career path before ending up in the world of wine, but Jenelle Engelson—beverage director and lead sommelier at City Winery Nashville—is the first person who started as a Rockette. Jenelle was a Radio City Rockette in New York City for 12 years, […]
When you think of ready-to-drink cocktails, you probably picture sugary, syrupy alcoholic beverages. Products similar to spiked kids’ drinks have been on the market for many years. And while there’s definitely a time and place for, say, a Bartles & Jaymes wine cooler or even a Bud Light Lime-A-Rita, those aren’t necessarily drinks you want […]
Becky Rapinchuk began sharing her cleaning routine on the internet in 2009, before Instagram and influencers were a thing, during the “wild wild west of blogging,” as Becky describes it. Before Becky had kids, she could take all day to clean her home, but once her family grew, she realized that wouldn’t work. She had […]
Artist Chloe Giordano and editor Rachel Williams created an artistic children’s book that must be seen It’s hard to deny the importance of reading to your children from a young age. A 2018 article in the New York Times said that children experience less anger and problems with attention span when parents read to their […]
Just like with fashion, in home décor, sometimes what’s old is new again. And that’s certainly true with wallpaper. Available in a range of sizes, designs and colors, there are hundreds of wallpapers available on the market—and there’s certainly one that could fit your home. Sometimes you don’t need a piece of artwork, you just […]
Liris Crosse has been blazing trails in the modeling industry ever since she set foot on the runway. Dubbed “Naomi Campbell of Plus,” Liris is the first plus-size model to win the model portion of Project Runway. But the Lifetime reality show isn’t the only way she’s made a name for herself. She’s been outspoken […]
The lack of work-appropriate winter wear for women is a real issue Long-sleeved dresses are the holy grail of dresses. And I’m not talking about the long-sleeved mini-dresses you wear to look cute when going out in winter but actually freeze in all night long. I’m talking the long-sleeved, work-appropriate dress. I mean the dresses […]
The Pantone Color Institute determines the Color of the Year by analyzing what colors are starting to trend in fashion, film, technology, etc. And one color they see on the horizon for 2019 is coral. That’s why Pantone 16-1546 Living Coral was named as the Pantone Color of the Year 2019 in December. Inspired by […]
My Favorite Recipe is a recurring feature on Grok Nation that highlights a celebrity or chef’s all-time favorite. You may not guess that a person with the title “The Cocktail Guru” started as a bartender to supplement a fledgling acting career, but that’s exactly what happened to Jonathan Pogash. Growing up in New Jersey with […]
I grew up in a middle income home in middle America. We were certainly not what you would call “fancy.” I’m pretty sure what we used as a “butter knife” for most of my life was actually a fish knife. But when it came to thank you etiquette, you would have thought my mother was […]
There are just a few days left for holiday shopping. And if you’ve put off buying for the nerds and geeks on your list, have we got a guide for you! We’ve pulled a gift idea for fans of all the major fandoms: Doctor Who, Star Wars, Harry Potter, Buffy the Vampire Slayer and more. […]
It’s incredibly easy to get caught up in shopping for the holidays and not truly think through what you’re giving to friends and family. While trying to check everyone off your holiday gift list, you could end up overspending or purchasing presents that don’t have as much meaning as you’d like. That’s why we’ve rounded […]
