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  • Summer Supper: Soft Shell Crab and Avocado, Corn and Tomato Salad

    Veronica Chambers | Jun 27, 2008 12:13 PM
    Yesterday evening, I sat on the patio of the Bryant Park Grill in New York with my family and a few of my favorite L.A. friends. We met at five and when we finished dinner at nearly 8 p.m., it was still light out. When we arrived, some sort of concert... More
  • Make Serena Williams Your Personal Trainer

    Veronica Chambers | Jun 24, 2008 06:49 AM
    You know how some people spend a lot on gym memberships and never go? That's not my problem. I love going to the gym. I love spin classes and the ellipticals and if I can hire a trainer to help me, I don't even mind lifting weights. My problem is at home... More
  • Latifah's Wedding: Presents Fit for a Queen

    Veronica Chambers | Jun 20, 2008 10:48 AM
    This week California lifted its ban on gay marriage, and rumor is that Queen Latifah is planning to wed her longtime partner. I haven't gotten my wedding invitation yet :^) but I have been mulling over gift ideas. From "U.N.I.T.Y". to "Livin' Single"... More
  • Postcard from Italy, and a Recipe: La Spaghettata

    Veronica Chambers | Jun 17, 2008 09:08 AM
    Buongiorno from northern Italy. George Clooney owns a villa not far from here. However, I'm not visiting George Clooney. I am in the nearby and equally beautiful Lake Garda and late last night, I found myself eating pasta with a man who was not my husband.... More
  • The Clutter Challenge (And A Peek at Celebrity Closets)

    Veronica Chambers | Jun 16, 2008 06:14 AM
    I have to admit that I'm struggling. All work and no time to clean makes Jane a very messy girl. But I've been taking the advice of the Root reader who suggested getting rid of five items a day. And though it's slow going, I'm definitely making progress.... More
  • How Do You Pray?

    Veronica Chambers | Jun 11, 2008 07:22 AM
    It's been a really hectic week. Nothing especially bad, just busy and overwhelming in the kind of way that can bring you to your knees, literally. Which has made me think about prayer. ... I've been praying a lot -- for peace, for clarity, for good judgement.... More
  • Quick and Delicious: What's Your Easy Go-To Meal?

    Veronica Chambers | Jun 7, 2008 03:01 PM
    I've just come back from Texas where I ate way too much BBQ and way too much Mexican food. So tonight, I'll be having this easy, light, grilled steak pitas. ... I read about it in the Rachael Ray magazine last month and we've already made it about half... More
  • Presents for Pops: A Father's Day Gift Guide

    Veronica Chambers | Jun 2, 2008 10:21 AM
    Father's Day is less than two weeks away and I'll be giving gifts not only to my husband, but to a few of the special men who've meant a lot in my life. Here are some of my favorite gift ideas. ... I love Japan so much that I wrote a whole book about... More