Cathy Erway’s new book, The Art Of Eating, depicts her two year journey of swearing off restaurant fare.
Cathy’s blog, Not Eating Out In New York, was the inspiration for her book. Not only did Cathy lose 10 pounds within a few months of eating in, but she cherished the act of making delicious dishes. She says it slowed her down and lowered her stress.
Turns out, eating in is ultra-frugal as well. Cathy says she ended up saving about $75 a week by eating in. Not only did she learn confidence in the kitchen, but she learned she had a great deal of discipline to say no to the restaurant scene for two years.
This book is such a fun, informative read. Highly recommended! Think you could swear off restaurants for two years?
Like to be heard? Go voice your opinion over at City Beat’s, Best Of Cincinnati 2010. While you are there…look for PUBLIC EYE and vote Supernatural Botanicals for Best Blog. Muah! xoxo
If you’re not checking out Food52’s food blog, you should be. If you are a foodie, or simply want to get some ideas to impress others in kitchen, this is the place to be. Check out their website to find gems like this recipe below. So perfectly simple, yet bursting with flavor. Start channeling your inner gourmet cook and make something delicious today!
Tad’s Roasted Potatoes
Serves 4
1 pound old white potatoes, scrubbed and cut into 3/4-inch cubes
Olive oil
8 sprigs herbs (any combination of thyme, sage and rosemary)
3 garlic cloves, lightly smashed (leave the skins on)
Coarse salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1. Heat the oven to 375 degrees. Spread the potatoes in a well-seasoned cast iron pan — they should fit comfortably in one layer. Douse with olive oil, like you’re marinating them. Add the herbs and garlic, and season generously with salt and pepper. Toss the potatoes a few times to mix in the herbs and seasoning.
2. Roast in the oven, scraping up and turning the potatoes every 10 minutes or so, until the potatoes are well caramelized and tender, about 40 minutes.
Supernatural Botanicals turns 1 today! It’s been an amazing year for us! What a year it has been. Thank you so much for your generous support and your emails. A special thank you goes out to Smart Talk Women, Cincy Chic, and WE Magazine for their support! And an extra special thank you goes out to all of our customers and wholesale vendors….without you, there would be no Supernatural Botanicals. Thank you!
Take a look at our year of highlights:
Smart Talk Women extended the wonderful opportunity to meet the legendary Diane Keaton! An absolutely surreal experience. Diane was amazing…just like I knew she would be. Read about this night here.
Supernatural Botanicals was featured in Cincy Chic’s Green Issue. Amy Storer-Scalia, owner of Cincy Chic, extended us the wonderful opportunity for this great rooftop photoshoot at the gorgeous McAlpin Condos in downtown Cincinnati. Read about our Cincy Chic article here.
WE Magazine for women names Robin Feltner as one of the 101 Women Bloggers to Watch in 2009. What an honor to be amongst so many creative successful women. Thank you WE Magazine. Read about this article here.
A huge thank you goes out to our customers who have raved about us online. Pinkie Charm did an amazing 15 minute You Tube review.
We can’t thank Pinkie Charm enough and all of those who have sang the praises of Supernatural Botanicals bath and body. It’s been an incredible first year. We can’t wait to show you what Supernatural Botanicals has in store for you in year two.
Robin Feltner, Founder/CEO, Supernatural Botanicals
This is an example of the hilarity that’s going on over at Cake Wreck Blog. A blog where professional cakes go horribly, hilariously wrong. Take a look for yourself.
One of the wonderful things about blogs is that it connects you with people you normally wouldn’t have known otherwise. Take, for instance, The Vintage Kitten. She lives in the English countryside and loves all things vintage. Cocktails are her specialty.
This cocktail, a Cloud Nine, will be perfect for entertaining my friends tonight. Thanks, VK!
Visit my girl across the pond, The Vintage Kitten and her husband, Mr. Kitten, and explore her style and recipes. She has the best cocktail recipes…ever! You’ll love her vintage style.
Blend all the ingredients together with lots of ice until slushy.
Dip the rim of the glass in chocolate shavings and carefully pour the drink without touching the chocolate. Float lightly whipped cream on the top of the cocktail and decorate with raspberries.
Cathy Erway’s new book, The Art Of Eating, depicts her two year journey of swearing off restaurant fare. 
