Host A Holiday Brunch To Remember With These Festive Recipes

Bella Breakdown There’s nothing better than getting together with friends and family around the holidays. Spirits are high, old friends are back in town, and everyone is ready to catch up after a long year. Whether you’re hosting a brunch at your own home or making some festive treats to bring someone else, these recipes are all you need to put together a holiday brunch everyone will love. Serve these dishes alongside some apple cider mimosas, mulled wine and homemade hot chocolate! Gingerbread Waffles 1 1/3 cups milk, warmed to room temperature 3 tablespoons melted butter 1/2 cup molasses...

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Food And Wine Pairing For Pinot Noir

Wine Pairing If you enjoy wine, pour yourself a glass of one of Kim Crawford’s favorites. Every wine has great pairings with different foods and flavors. Here’s a couple you might not have known about. Pinot Noir is one of the most well-known red wines. It has a reputation for pairing with fancy meats like duck and fibrous veggies like mushrooms, but there’s a little more depth to this complex flavor than you may have heard. For instance, did you know Pinot Noir goes great with fish? Blasphemous, I know. Fish is the territory of white wine. But it’s...

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Chunky Sneakers? Fashion Faux-Pas Or Top Trending Shoe?

Bella Breakdown Feeling nostalgic? Well, you are in luck because the ‘90s are making a comeback style-wise. It started this year with fanny packs and bum bags, but now chunky sneakers are back and better than ever. So whether it is the Adidas Falcon or some throwback Nike Airs, these chunky sneakers are all over the place this season. The thing about these “dad shoes” is that some people are not sold on these kicks quite yet because they are unconventional and not sleek. Chunky sneakers, however, take the athleisure game to the next level. Besides the clear comfort,...

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Don’t Have Time To Hit The Gym? These Activities Count As Exercise

Bella Breakdown Life gets busy. With work, our families and friends, obligations and other hobbies take up most of our days…and often times, it’s our workout that gets the boot when the days get busy. If you’re looking to stay in shape or healthy, don’t worry; there are plenty of activities that ‘count’ as exercise that you may already be doing! Just make sure you eat a healthy diet and drink plenty of water, and you’re on your way to a healthy life! Here are some activities that help burn those calories: 1. Grocery shopping: If you’re pushing your...

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Our Favorite Moments From The Oscars!

Behind-The-Scenes Moments What’s better than watching your favorite celebrity win an Oscar? Listening to a little bit more of a personal acceptance speech, when the bright lights are off and the reality of the win has set in. That is exactly the kind of emotion we get in this Oscars-themed video. One of the most watched moments may have been the standing ovation Frances McDormand got when she asked all the female nominees to stand up with her. What a truly emotional moment, and one that definitely made for solid TV. But, even with sublime acceptance speeches, most of...

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