The History of Kissing

February 2, 2013
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The earliest literary evidence we have for kissing dates back to around 1500 B.C. from India’s Vedic Sanskrit texts, the foundations of the Hindu religion. There is no mention of the word “kiss,” but we do find intriguing references to “licking,” and “drinking moisture of the lips.” By the third century A.D., the Vatsyayana Kamasutra (better known […]

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Eat Sleep Read’s Best Romantic Quotes from Novels

February 1, 2013
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“Be with me always. Take any form, drive me mad! Only do not leave me in this abyss where I can not find you. Oh God, it is unutterable. I can not live with out my life. I cannot live without my soul.”  –Wuthering Heights. “Whatever our souls are made of, his and mine are […]

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Hot Trend Alert: Bright, Leather Skirts

January 23, 2013
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“Mama’s Boys of the Bronx’s” Giovanni Paolo Talks Italian Pride, Arthur Avenue, Family, and Respect

January 20, 2013
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Emme:  I am talking to the real deal!  You were born and raised in The Bronx? Giovanni:  I was made in Italy, born in the Bronx.  My parents came here from Italy when they were young.  My father came here looking for work, my grandfather passed away, and my father was the oldest of six, […]

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Emme’s Golden Globes Best Dressed List

January 13, 2013
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Hayden Panettiere Roberto Cavalli *** Nicole Richie Naeem Khan *** Michelle Dockery Alexander McQueen *** Isla Fisher Reem Acra *** Katharine McPhee Theyskens’ Theory *** Kerry Washington Miu Miu *** Julianne Hough Monique Lhuillier *** Sarah Hyland Max Azria Atelier *** Amy Adams Marchesa *** Sexiest Men: Bradley Cooper Tom Ford *** Leonardo DiCaprio

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Celebrate “The Carrie Diaries” Premiere with a “Sex and the City” Girls Night

January 12, 2013
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  Dress Like Your Favorite Star: The Carrie 2 oz. SKYY Vodka 0.5 oz. fresh lemon juice 0.5 oz. fresh lime juice 1 tsp. sugar Drop of crème de cassisRim a crystallized Swarovski martini glass with crème de cassis and sugar (first dip the rim in a shallow dish filled with crème de cassis and […]

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Calling All Bookworms: Eat, Sleep, Read Revealed the Hottest Books for 2013

January 12, 2013
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**** –Rise by Anna Carey (third in the Eve series) –The Madness Underneath by Maureen Johnson (sequel to The Name of the Star) –Clockwork Princess by Cassandra Clare (third and final book in the Internal Devices trilogy) -The third and untitled book in the Divergent trilogy –Seven Minutes in Heaven by Sara Shepherd (sixth in The Lying Game series) […]

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New Year, New TV Shows!

January 3, 2013
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It’s 2013, which means our favorite shows are returning to TV! The Big Bang Theory, CBS 8/7c, Thurs., Jan. 3 Two and a Half Men, CBS 8/7c, Thurs., Jan. 3 Mob Wives, VH1 8/7c, Sun., Jan. 6 Here Comes Honey Boo Boo, TLC 9/8c, Sun., Jan. 6 The Bachelor, ABC 8/7c, Mon., Jan. 7 The Middle, […]

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Emme’s Best and Worst Moments of 2012

December 30, 2012
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Best Kate Middleton is Pregnant Prince William and Duchess Kate are expecting!  The new little heir or heiress will take Prince Harry’s spot in line for the throne.  What a lucky baby!   Olympic Swimmers put Fire to the Pool The Summer 2012 Olympics were great:  gold medals, achievements and tears.  But hello, American swimmers!  Who could […]

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Emme Readers Share Their New Year’s Resolutions: What’s Yours?

December 29, 2012
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I want to lose weight and stress out less! -Mariangela I want to sleep more and stress less. -Jackie I want to land my dream job! -Joe Stop holding onto things that don’t matter. -Jenny I want to live a healthier lifestyle and be happier in my relationships. -Sandra I will pray for peace, a […]

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