http://www.sheknows.com/authors/patricia-conte/articles Mon, 31 Dec 2012 05:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/beauty-and-style/articles/978249/diy-exfoliating-cornmeal-and-buttermilk-facial-scrub Tried and true for a reason, cornmeal and buttermilk are two ingredients that combine for an exfoliating, DIY facial scrub. http://www.sheknows.com/beauty-and-style/articles/978249/diy-exfoliating-cornmeal-and-buttermilk-facial-scrub Patricia Conte Mon, 03 Dec 2012 11:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/978015/quinoa-and-cranberry-salad-with-tomato-vinaigrette-recipe Salad for dinner can sometimes be a bit light if you’re hungry. For a Meatless Monday meal, toss together this quinoa and cranberry salad with tomato vinaigrette for a hearty, healthy meal! http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/978015/quinoa-and-cranberry-salad-with-tomato-vinaigrette-recipe Patricia Conte Sun, 02 Dec 2012 06:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/977919/roasted-carrot-and-cauliflower-soup Ready to brighten up a cold, winter day? Roasted carrot and cauliflower soup is perfect for Sunday Dinner since it’s easy to put together and makes a filling meal. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/977919/roasted-carrot-and-cauliflower-soup Patricia Conte Fri, 30 Nov 2012 10:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/977837/gluten-free-goodie-of-the-week-oatmeal-apple-cookies Take traditional cookies and add your own twist. This recipe for oatmeal apple cookies does just that, simply by replacing raisins for apples! http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/977837/gluten-free-goodie-of-the-week-oatmeal-apple-cookies Patricia Conte Mon, 26 Nov 2012 08:30:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/977453/white-bean-chili This simple but flavorful white bean and corn chili is easy to make, perfect for a Meatless Monday, and you won’t have to look much farther than your pantry for the ingredients. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/977453/white-bean-chili Patricia Conte Sun, 25 Nov 2012 06:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/977303/butternut-squash-mushroom-and-spinach-quesadillas Wind down on the weekend — especially after a holiday! This recipe for butternut squash, mushroom and spinach quesadillas is the perfect Sunday dinner solution — great taste, lots of delicious vegetables and a simple prep. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/977303/butternut-squash-mushroom-and-spinach-quesadillas Patricia Conte Tue, 20 Nov 2012 07:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/977215/black-friday-kitchen-deals-for-the-food-lover Once Thanksgiving is a not-too-distant memory, holiday shopping takes center stage. If you’re looking for a great deal on gifts for the food lover in your life , Black Friday sales are not to be missed. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/977215/black-friday-kitchen-deals-for-the-food-lover Patricia Conte Fri, 23 Nov 2012 12:30:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/977195/cherry-tomato-focaccia This recipe for cherry tomato focaccia is easy to make and perfect when you're looking for something a little out-of-the ordinary. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/977195/cherry-tomato-focaccia Patricia Conte Wed, 21 Nov 2012 03:48:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/976997/black-friday-and-cyber-monday-fitness-deals Black Friday and Cyber Monday are great days to discover the fitness finds you're searching for! http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/976997/black-friday-and-cyber-monday-fitness-deals Patricia Conte Wed, 21 Nov 2012 06:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/pets-and-animals/articles/976895/black-friday-and-cyber-monday-deals-for-your-pets Shopping during the holiday season can mean great bargains on gifts for your loved ones… and that includes your furry, feathered and scaly friends, too. While there aren’t quite as many stores dedicated to animals and pets as there are for humans, there are still deals to be found. Some stores include mainstream retailers you might be visiting anyway. Check out some of the following deals this season. http://www.sheknows.com/pets-and-animals/articles/976895/black-friday-and-cyber-monday-deals-for-your-pets Patricia Conte Mon, 19 Nov 2012 08:30:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/976775/crimson-cranberry-orange-tart-recipe Not just a side dish to turkey, cranberries go great with dessert, too! See for yourself: Check out this recipe for crimson cranberry-orange tart. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/976775/crimson-cranberry-orange-tart-recipe Patricia Conte Mon, 19 Nov 2012 12:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/976763/vegetarian-paella An internationally inspired dish that is hearty and filled with veggies, this recipe for vegetarian paella gets your week off on the right foot — perfect for Meatless Monday! http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/976763/vegetarian-paella Patricia Conte Sun, 18 Nov 2012 06:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/976641/sweet-potato-rosemary-biscuits It's the perfect time of year for sweet potato-rosemary biscuits! Get ready to serve them as a side at Sunday Dinner or with a holiday meal. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/976641/sweet-potato-rosemary-biscuits Patricia Conte Wed, 14 Nov 2012 08:30:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/976581/tastemakers-committed-to-food-done-right Do you live in or near a "foodie" city? If you do, you might be lucky enough to have a local business in your community that’s made it as a Tastemaker. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/976581/tastemakers-committed-to-food-done-right Patricia Conte Fri, 16 Nov 2012 13:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/976433/iced-gingersnap-cookies Getting ready to make cookies for an upcoming gathering or the holidays? Try this easy recipe for classic iced gingersnap cookies. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/976433/iced-gingersnap-cookies Patricia Conte Tue, 13 Nov 2012 07:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/976175/fifty-shades-of-chicken Chicken can be hot and steamy for dinner… in more than one way. Really. This is especially true if you prepare the bird using one of the recipes from the Fifty Shades of Chicken cookbook. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/976175/fifty-shades-of-chicken Patricia Conte Tue, 13 Nov 2012 08:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/976163/fitness-gifts-for-the-gym-chick We all know a gym chick . Get her a great gift this season to make visits to the gym even better. Check out this gift guide for the gym chick! http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/976163/fitness-gifts-for-the-gym-chick Patricia Conte Tue, 13 Nov 2012 08:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/976133/gift-guide-for-high-tech-fitness Why not mix fitness with technology? It can only enhance a workout! If you’re looking for gifts for the fitness lover in your life who is also is enamored with technology, this gift guide will get you where you need to be. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/976133/gift-guide-for-high-tech-fitness Patricia Conte Tue, 13 Nov 2012 08:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/976111/gifts-for-hardcore-runners Think it’s hard to shop for the runner in your life? This gift guide will help you stay on pace with your loved ones this season! http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/976111/gifts-for-hardcore-runners Patricia Conte Mon, 12 Nov 2012 08:15:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/976047/mushroom-and-walnut-risotto Make something special for your Meatless Monday meal. This recipe for mushroom and walnut risotto is creamy and rich with added crunch thanks to the addition of walnuts. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/976047/mushroom-and-walnut-risotto Patricia Conte