This past week, Chubstr received a major coup by being featured in The Guardian's article about plus size male models. Our editor-in-chief Bruce Strugell made poignant comments about the lack of plus size male models and the lack of extened sized clothing for men in brick and motar stores. Sturgell says " ...society needs to acknowledge that the ‘jokey fat guy’ also wants to look good. There’s an idea that the big guy doesn’t care, that he wants to hang out in sweatpants.” A

Last month the fine folks at Tempo Kitchen + Cocktails in Waltham, MA invited Caitlin Croswell (@CaitPlusAte) and me in for a very generous, very delicious dinner. Many of the dishes featured DRINKmaple, a pure, refreshing water collected from Vermont maple trees in the spring. It is naturally hydrating, with just a hint of maple, and exploding with nutrients. It may sound unusual, but it added quite the punch to several dishes including the watermelon gazpacho, plank grilled