I couldn't imagine a more perfect person for a travel and food show. Ruth Reichl, the editor-in-chief at Gourmet magazine, is in the works of a doing a PBS travel and food show entitled "Adventures with Ruth." The show came about when the magazine did an issue devoted to cooking vacations...should definitely be worth watching! Read the article about the show.
Also, Reichl's books are worth a read. From her heart-warming memories to mouthwatering food writing, Reichl has a voice that is unmistakably her own.

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A tissue box to hold plastic bags? Spaghetti as a match? Finding new uses for old standbys is always a great idea. Real Simple magazine has a slide show of creative ideas for everyday items. My personal favorite is seen below, Lifesaver candies as birthday candle holders.

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Check out these pieces from Melissa Joy Manning. Rocks have never looked so pretty.

(images via Melissa Joy Manning)

When it comes to food, how old it is always matters. This video segment was on FOX25 Morning News. The advice comes from Cristin Dillon, a nutritionist, who also writes a great blog for SELF magazine. Check it out here.
P.S. One of the interesting facts I learned: As bananas brown, they become overripe and lose their nutrients.
(video via myFox.com)

It's August, which means summer is almost over...sad, I know. Fellow blogger Jessie, who is an intern at Gourmet magazine, sent me this link to the best ice cream parlors in Boston. As a new Bostonian, I'm definitely going to check out this list of places. There are plenty of hidden ice cream gems all across the country. What are some of your favorite places?

P.S. Check out Jessie's blog-it's great! It was definitely an inspiration for mine.

Unsurprisingly, NYtimes.com has one of the best dining and wine sections I've ever read. Bitten, a blog written by Mark Bittman is one of my favorite go-to foodie reads. (I have to admit, I'll often click on it before I read the daily headlines...bad, I know). Today I didn't even have to! One of the featured videos on the front page of NYtimes.com site was by Mark Bittman, and it was about agua fresca. This refreshing drink is simply a mix of equal parts fruit puree/juice and water. Try some of the recipes Mark made, or just stop by a produce stand and see what combos you can create yourself. Summer is certainly the perfect season to do it. I'm thinking cantaloupe with a splash of lemon juice...yum.

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"If there is a Nora Ephron signature anything it is that there's slightly too much food. I have a friend whose mantra is: You must choose. And I believe the exact opposite: I think you should always have at least four desserts that are kind of fighting with each other."

I came across this interview with Nora Ephron, who wrote and directed Julie & Julia. She is a self-proclaimed foodie and has directed some of the best romantic comedies out there. Think Sleepless in Seattle and When Harry Met Sally. Check out the interview here.