Articles by Sandy Smith:
Sandy Smith is a food writer, editor, recipe developer, and pastry chef. She lives in New York's Mid-Hudson Valley with her awesome family of painfully honest, unfailingly supportive taste-testers.
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If your definition of "family adventure vacation" is limited to crisis mode when you forget the portable DVD player, maybe it's time...
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Runner alert: Running can damage your heart
When you hear the word "running," the next words that pop into your mind probably aren't "heart damage." On the contrary, we tend to... -
Beware: When exercise can damage your heart
Exercise is something you do to keep your heart healthy -- but can it have the opposite effect? Possibly. Although there is no... -
Go wild! Volunteer vacations to help wildlife
Stumped for something fun and original to do on your next family vacation? If your clan is a pack of animal-lovers with a taste for... -
10 Tips for getting your couch potato guy off the couch
If your man prefers the couch and potato chips to breaking a sweat and improving his health, you’ll need to be cunning in motivating... -
Best low-impact exercises for heart health
It's no secret that regular aerobic exercise plays an important role in heart health, but if your knees start to ache just thinking... -
Why I butcher my own meat
Why are more women learning how to butcher their own meat? Maybe it's the influence of the late, great Julia Child, who made no... -
Cooking with teens
Maybe you’ve noticed that the older your kids get, the less time they have to spend with you. Don’t take it personally; it’s a... -
Healthy makeovers for your favorite party foods
You don’t have to forgo your favorite party foods in favor of a slimmer waistline. Sure, veggie trays are yummy -- but if you want... -
5 Fun and fast party pairings
At your next party, serve these refreshing cocktails and tasty appetizers. These pairings are easy to make and perfect for a party. -
Best dips for crowds
Simple to make and easy to eat, these unique and delicious dips will be the life of your next party. Don’t be surprised if they earn... -
5 Super sandwich suppers
Sandwich suppers don't have to be substandard! Fun for kids and adults alike, sandwich night is a great opportunity to explore some... -
Fast dinner fixes for busy moms
Here are five stress-free ways to get dinner on the table and still have enough time and energy left to enjoy it with your family. -
Throw a Mexican fiesta
You don't have to wait for Cinco de Mayo to delight your family and friends with a Mexican-themed dinner party. Mexican-style food... -
10 Must-haves for great cocktails
You could choose from literally hundreds of different spirits and liqueurs to stock your cocktail bar, but really, you can put... -
Menus for 10 for under $100
Does the task of creating a dinner party for 10 people for less than $100 sound like mission Impossible? On the contrary, it's not... -
Menu ideas for 6 people for under $25
Having an intimate dinner party can be a wonderful, relaxing way to celebrate the weekend, but don't think you need to break the... -
Hostess etiquette: The new rules
As a party hostess, your duties are many -- host the party, plan the party, prepare for the party, decorate for the party, cook for... -
10 Etiquette rules for entertaining
In addition to planning the menu and theme for the night, a great hostess also follows these 10 etiquette rules to throw a fabulous... -
Seasonal artisan cheeses for summer
If you're planning your menu according to the waxing and waning of the seasons, lucky you! Summer is here and so are luscious...
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