Kelly Bensimon on Her New Book “I Can Make You Hot!” & Being a Socialite


On my path to being a member of the upper crust, there’s nothing more inspiring than meeting and getting advice from actual socialites living the dream.  At a recent meet and greet with former Real Housewife of New York, Kelly Bensimon, celebrating her new diet and lifestyle book, I Can Make You Hot!, the insight I gained on living a healthy and happy socialite life was impeccable. In the book, the model and mother of two reveals how real models eat, live, and keep their bodies beautiful with healthy foods, sleep, and exercise.  Basically, treat your body right and it will love you back.  

This philosophy makes I Can Make You Hot! one of the most optimistic diet books on the market showing the world that skinny people don’t starve themselves, they just eat the right things and make an effort to always treat their bodies like gold.  There’s even room to splurge.  For Kelly, Sunday is the “Day of Rest” where she is free to eat whatever she desires.  When I asked Kelly about being a vegetarian, she suggested I start eating meat again because lean proteins are an important part of a diet that promotes weight loss.  Though I know I should be eating a better variety of foods, I’m not sure if I’m quite ready yet to add meat into the mix.  But, if a supermodel says it will make me hot, I might consider it.

To win a signed copy of I Can Make You Hot! by the lovely Kelly Killoren Bensimon, comment on this post with the name of your favorite food.   The winner will be chosen at random and contacted by email.  

“If you want to be a socialite, do what you love and always wear high heels,” – Wise words from Kelly Bensimon on achieving the socialite life.

  • Kjirsten

    I really want to win this! I would love to read all about what Kelly has to say. My favorite food has to be apples, nuts, nut butters, salmon, brown rice, dark chocolate and fruit smoothies! I don’t think I could pick just one!!! 🙂

  • tiffany

    hmm, this is tough. I love pork chop marsala and I also am trying the paleo diet. buffalo venison jerky is up there too for snacks. hope i win!

  • usha

    quinoa is my latest fav!

  • tiffany

    i’m making quinoa right now! i’m still gonna stick to my original answers though!

  • Lauren

    Sweet Potatoes!

  • Deirdre

    I love this site and love the video of Kelly inspiring me to get back in my heels!
    My favorite food is beef Wellington – because it is such a special treat when I find it.

  • Renee

    My latest favorite obsession in food is ¨Moroccan Spiced Vegetable Chili¨- it´s so good, I´ll share the recipe:

    2 tablespoon olive oil
    1 medium chopped onion
    4 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
    1 large red sweet pepper, seeded and chopped
    4 cloves garlic, minced
    1 jalapeño pepper (optional)
    3 cups peeled butternut squash, cut in 1/2 inch pieces
    1 tablespoon cumin
    1 tablespoon coriander
    1 tablespoon chili powder
    1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
    1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
    3 cups water
    3 15-ounce cans garbanzo beans, rinsed, drained
    2/3 cup uncooked bulgur
    Cilantro and plain greek yogurt (optional)

    In an 5-quart Dutch oven heat oil over medium heat. Add next five ingredients – cook, stirring frequently until carrots are tender, about 6 minutes. Add butternut squash and spices – cook and stir for 1 minute.
    Add the undrained tomatoes, water, beans, and bulgur – bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Reduce heat. Cover – cook 20 minutes or until bulgur and butternut squash are tender, stirring frequently. Ladle chili into bowls and top with cilantro and yogurt, if desired. Makes 6 servings.
    ENJOY!!!