12/26/18 O&A NYC BRING IN THE NEW YEAR WITH STYLE: Champagne Jelly Flutes

The secret to keeping the floating bubbles in these champagne jellies is making sure your liquids are very cold, and cooling the mixture quickly so that the gelatin sets before the bubbles dissolve. Inserting the raspberry creates more bubbles, as the trapped gasses move around before the jellies are fully set. The result is a dramatic and festive sparkling treat best scooped with a spoon. … Continue reading

12/26/18 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY: Ratchet Of The Bells

Ratchet of the Bells is a parody of Carol of the Bells for the sketch comedy series Queen of the Ratchet. Written and directed by Joshua Gilyard, featuring Gilyard, Raaelle Miggiano and Alexa Rachelle. Continue reading

12/26/18 O&A NYC FOOD/HOLIDAY BRUNCH IDEAS: Fried Chicken and Waffle Sandwich Bites

Fried Chicken and Waffle Sandwich Bites contains bite-size bacon, beer and bourbon…how could chicken ‘n waffles get any better? Continue reading

12/29/16 O&A NYC FOOD TO BRING IN 2017- Holiday Appetizers: Spicy Harrissa Black Eyed Pea Hummus

 

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Spicy Harissa Black-Eyed Pea Hummus is a creamy, flavorful dip that makes a wonderful, seasonal alternative to chickpea hummus. Black-eyed peas are thought to bestow luck and prosperity to those who eat them on New Year’s Eve. In the American South, where black-eyed peas have been cultivated as early as the 17th century, they’re often eaten with pork and greens, and at this time of year you’ll see many recipes for Hoppin’ John. Continue reading

12/26/16 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY- BRINGING IN 2017!: Jennifer Lopez – Waiting For Tonight (Remix)

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Jennifer Lopez- Waiting for Tonight, offered a thematic depiction of a Y2K New Year’s Eve dance party. The video led to increased media attention, with Lopez being recognized for her curvaceous figure and buttocks. Continue reading

4/26/16 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY- REMEMBERING PRINCE: Prince & Lenny Kravitz American Woman

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Prince & Lenny Kravitz helped ring in the new millennium together when they took the stage to perform Kravitz’s hit song American Woman at Prince’s New Year’s Eve Rave Un2 the Year 2000.  Continue reading

12/31/15 O&A NYC Throwback Thursday: Jennifer Lopez – Waiting For Tonight (Remix)

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Jennifer Lopez- Waiting for Tonight, offered a thematic depiction of a Y2K New Year’s Eve dance party. The video led to increased media attention, with Lopez being recognized for her curvaceous figure and buttocks. Continue reading