CAKE MY DAY

March 25, 2015 Kara Leibowitz

"You've got to respect an artist whose medium is a baked good." - Entertainment Weekly

The New York Times bestselling authors behind Hello, Cupcake! are back: bigger, bolder, and better than ever! Their new book CAKE MY DAY: Easy, Eye-Popping Designs for Stunning, Fanciful, and Funny Cakes is packed with cake projects for every skill level, from kitchen klutz to master decorator.

Karen Tack and Alan Richardson joined morning news programs across the country for tips, tricks and show-stopping cake demonstrations. There were springtime cakes for every occasion, plus, easy surprise-inside techniques like zebra stripes, polka dots, and oh-so-trendy ombré. No time to bake? No problem! All of Karen and Alan’s ingenious tricks can be used on store-bought cakes, too.

Karen and Alan believe that "more is more" and with their expert guidance anyone can use everyday ingredients and tools to make one-of-a-kind cake creations.

MIND YOUR BODY LAUNCH PARTY

March 22, 2015 Kara Leibowitz

We were thrilled to co-host a party to celebrate the launch of Joel Harper's new book "Mind Your Body" on March 19th at Neuehouse in NYC. As a take on the connection between mind and body, guests were entertained by various performers including a mind reader, hula hoop artist, contortionists, a ribbon dancer and a strong man.

Celebrity guests drank specialty cocktails such as "Mind Benders" and "Body Elixirs" and dined on dishes from the book including Salmon Croquettes, Edamame Salad, Ginger Shrimp, bite-sized Turkey Burgers, Zucchini Soup and Peanut Butter-Avocado Cookies.

Photos courtesy of Kreg Holt (KregHolt.com)

MIND YOUR BODY

March 18, 2015 Kara Leibowitz

Joel Harper is a celebrity personal trainer who has been developing custom workouts for countless clients, including Olympic athletes, supermodels, and actors for more than twenty years. He created the personal workout chapters for the New York Times bestselling YOU book series as well as accompanying workout videos. and he makes regular appearances on The Dr. Oz Show, and has been seen on The TODAY show, ABC News, CBS News, Fox News, Good Morning America, Oprah, CNN, Discovery Health, and more.

Joel has seen time and time again how different people following the exact same regime will produce stunningly different results. Some people flourished, while others simply threw in the towel. So Harper set out to figure out why. By investigating cutting-edge research in the fields of neuroscience and neuropsychology, Harper soon discovered that people who are stuck struggling with excess weight have one thing in common – destructive self-talk and negative thinking patterns. The secret, according to Harper, lies in tapping the power of the mind.

Harper explores the crucial—and often overlooked—connection between meals, moves, and mindset. Meals to keep nourished, moves that can be done in the comfort of home, and the mindset to keep motivated, inspired and thriving. Understanding the importance of food not only for pleasure, but for fuel, Harper says what you put in your mouth is the key to how you feel, how you look, and what you accomplish. A healthy diet is vital to your overall balance and success. His mindful eating method is designed to give you maximum enjoyment and help you lose excess weight.

And in the process, he provides a holistic three-step weight loss program that will help quadruple weight loss, maximize workouts by 85 percent, and boost happiness and energy levels by more than 40 percent—in just fifteen minutes a day.