Madeline Gerlach

21 Ways to Incorporate Sequins at Your Wedding

Sequins go with everything, especially weddings. Think of them as the wedding version of magical fairy dust: They’re fun, they photograph well and they always make people smile. And before you drive yourself crazy trying to plan every little detail, remember that metallics are the perfect accent to …

Things I Am Grateful For

Marseille, 2015“Happiness: take away from your desires, not to add to your riches.” – EpicurusToday is American Thanksgiving. It is a time of the …

America’s Best Brunch Spots

At DC's Birch & Barley, the Boozy Brunch starts with chef-y doughnut holes. In New York, The Breslin is a perfect stop for over-the-top pancakes with …

The Mobility Move You Should Do Before Every Workout | Men's Health

<i>Men’s Health</i> Fitness Director B.J. Gaddour calls it “The One Mobility Move to Rule Them All.” And he’s not kidding. (Watch him demonstrate it in the video above.)<p>“It addresses all the areas we really want to open up—your ankles, hips, and upper back.” Gaddour says.<p>The mobility movement also …

Can’t Get to the Gym Today? Try the Home Workout from Hell

You’ll do more work and burn more fat in 30 minutes than you normally do at the gym<p>Think it’s pointless to work out if you can’t make it to the gym?<p>Then you’ve never tried my Home Workout from Hell. (Note: It’s just as hellish in a hotel room.)<p><b>Related:</b> RIPTENSITY: The New Training System From <i>Men’s</i> …

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Chewy Vanilla Spice Cookies with Chocolate Chunks (Vegan, too!) Recipe on Food52

Cooking is more fun with friends.<p>Find your friends who are already on Food52, and invite others who aren't to join.<p>Join Our Community<p>Follow amazing home cooks. Collect recipes and articles. Get inspired.<p><b>Author Notes:</b> This is a recipe I created for our Food52 Holiday Cookie Truck, inspired by …

Decadent Dark Chocolate Brownies with Fluffy Peanut Butter Frosting

LauraThis post brought to you by The Hershey Company. The content and opinions expressed below are that of About A Mom. ‘Tis the season to celebrate, …

The Pecan Pie Recipes You Want And Need

We know that pecan is not America's number one choice when it comes to Thanksgiving pie, but that doesn't mean it isn't a great dessert. With its buttery crust, crunchy pecans and ooey, gooey filling, this pie has the ability to make the most annoying family member seem totally likable -- a …

Exercises To Improve Athleticism

Christmas week baking sorted! Say hello to the Ferrero Rocher brownie

<b>Method</b><p>Preheat the oven to 350F. Butter a 9-by-13-inch glass baking dish.<p>In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Remove from the heat and …

A Garden-Inspired Wedding on Maryland's Eastern Shore

Summer is the perfect time for romance. Just ask Ann and Mac, who met when they joined a group of mutual friends renting a beach house in the Hamptons in 2010. "We actually went to the same college, but didn't meet until that summer," she says. In February of 2014, during a ski trip to Vail, …

Get the Taste of Thanksgiving (Minus the Hefty Calories) in This Healthy Green Smoothie Recipe

If you're dreaming of Thanksgiving dinner, consider a healthy pre-meal teaser with a taste reminiscent of your imminent feast. This creamy green …

20 Easy Thanksgiving Appetizer Recipes to Get the Party Started

When you’re planning the menu for your Thanksgiving or holiday party, appetizers can often fall by the wayside. Somewhere between the main course and dessert, you forgot about the little bites that get the party started. Have no fear — here are 20 easy Thanksgiving appetizer recipes that are sure …

101 quotes on success from some of the world's most accomplished people

What makes something smart? It can mean many things for many people.<p>But the kind of smart I'm talking about is the smart that inspires, the smart that speaks to us and makes sense, the smart that allows us to move past ourselves and do something about the things that keep us stuck.<p>Let these smart …

16 Thanksgiving Pie Recipes, Because You Gotta Have Pie!

You can serve whatever other desserts you want, but let's be real—it's just not Thanksgiving without pie. No matter how much you stuffed yourself during dinner, it's tough to turn down a slice. I'm not interested in waxy store-bought pies, though—this is the time to go homemade, which is easier …

7 Sweet and Simple Breads That Will Get You in the Holiday Spirit

Ready or not, the holiday season is in full swing: The neighborhood decorations are up, the festive music is playing and the Black Friday commercials are running. You might as well get in the spirit and start baking. These sweet and simple breads will fill your home with the scents of the season -- …

20 Scrumptious Stuffing Recipes That Go Beyond the Box

With the return of chillier days, red cups at Starbucks (!!) and holiday shopping guides, we’ve got many a family feast to prep for. Tradition aside, there are lots of fantastic ways to cook up some seriously delicious dishes. What to tackle first? Let’s start with stuffing recipes that are …

The 75 All-Time Best Chocolate Recipes

We're clearly just a tad chocolate obsessed over here at HuffPost Taste. While there will always be room in our hearts (and in our stomachs) for all the kinds of foods that are available to us, chocolate holds a special place. The quantity of content on our site dedicated to this rich, decadent …

20 Fat-Burning Pasta Recipes for Weight Loss

Pasta’s got a bad rep, but this wasn’t always the case. Ever heard the saying, “You are the company you keep?” The minute pasta starting hanging …

29 Badass Instagrams That Will Give You Life Goals

All the ass-kicking workouts, healthy recipes, and words of motivation you need to start crushing it.

How Your Metabolism Changes in Your 20s, 30s, and 40s | Women's Health

<b>You Hit Your Peak</b> <br>Most women enjoy their highest basal metabolic rate (the number of calories you burn by just being alive), in their late teens or early twenties, says Christopher Ochner, Ph.D., weight-loss expert at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York. Some women will hit it a bit earlier, others …

Katherine Heigl cooks up a four-bean chili that'll serve a crowd

<i>Katherine Heigl shares her recipe for a tasty four-bean chili. Her recipe serves at least 20 people making it the perfect party dish as you entertain this fall. It might easily just become a Sunday football favorite!</i><p>Katherine Heigl's Three-Bean Chili<p>TODAY

The 12 biggest myths about weight loss

Most of it is either unproven, or literally proven not to work.<p>Here are the top 12 biggest lies, myths and misconceptions about weight loss.

35 Of The Best Dessert Recipes Of All Time

When it comes to dessert, the HuffPost Taste editors have got you covered. Between chocolate brownies, homemade ice cream, chocolate chip cookies, layer cakes and fruit pies, we got dessert on our minds all day long. (And this is not an overstatement.) You could even say that we’re somewhat of …

30 Surefire Ways to Lose Your Gut for Good

Shutterstock<p>Midmorning<p><b>8. Eat oatmeal.</b> Let's assume it has been a couple of hours since breakfast. Time to eat again, as burning maximum fat requires …

Tired of Drinking Coffee? Try These 7 Caffeinated Breakfasts

You get your caffeine in the form of coffee in the morning, but did you know you can eat it for breakfast, too? There are a number of recipes around …

9 of our favorite pancake recipes, ever

Pancakes are one of those simple culinary marvels – ladle some batter on a hot griddle and watch them puff up slowly, their fragrant aroma gently waking you (and maybe the rest of the house). Serve them fresh and hot, baptized with warm syrup or whatever you prefer as a topping. We’ve compiled nine …

9 Desserts Better Than Apple Pie

There will always be something satisfying about putting your blood, sweat, and tears into making a beautiful apple pie with its filling oozing ever …