What do you do when you promise your guests The Love Diet tangerine-lemongrass mimosas and tangerines are out of season? You improvise like crazy! …And sometimes you come up with something even better than the original. Although I tend to shop and cook seasonally, when you’re promoting a cookbook, you’re at the mercy of... »
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The Love Diet is Here, Let’s Party
In light of recent events, it was a little tough to put on my dancing shoes and celebrate my new arrival, but a new book must be feted. (Did I mention that in the middle of everything, I broke my foot? Just a little... »
Did Redbook’s Editor-In-Chief Ever Hear of Innocent Until Proven Guilty?
Along with the release of a new book come press on the book. Authors and publishers rely on the media to help spread the word about a book and its subject. So I was THRILLED to hear that Redbook was going to run recipes... »
the countdown to the cookbook’s release-a sneak preview event and a sneak preview recipe for you
Despite all the recent troubles, I am excited to say that our cookbook release is almost here. The book comes out on June 15 and I just can’t wait... »
a message from Juan-Carlos Cruz’s co-author
I am devastated to hear the news of my co-author, Juan-Carlos Cruz’s arrest. I am shocked by the situation. I have known Juan-Carlos for nearly six years and consider... »
unless the object in question is clothing, do not peel!
At Life of Reiley, part of the process of finishing a cookbook involves volunteers who we ask to test the recipes in their homes. This isn’t necessarily a typical... »