Food & Recipes
Sick of April Showers
I am not afraid to admit it: I am ready for warmer weather! Stir craziness has set in, as I stay inside every night and dream of sitting on outdoor... read more
Grow Your Garden to Grow Your Savings Account: Five Ways Planting Your Own Produce Can Save You Money
According to the most recent statistics collected by the Department of Agriculture Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion, the average American family of four with school-aged children spends approximately $236... read more
Shallot Herb Butter
Excuse me, pass the butter my way please! Yes, I’m a southern gal and I love butter. Or as some say, buttah. It is so stereotypical, probably because of Paula... read more
How to Make Cupcakes
Cake is eaten as dessert with regular meals or decorated for celebrations, such as anniversaries and weddings. However, cake is just as delicious when created in one-person sizes. Cupcakes Cupcakes... read more
Tasted; A Trio Of Winning Wines From Smith-Madrone Vineyards
Smith Madrone Vineyards, a family run, estate-bottled winery located in St. Helena, California was founded in 1971 by brothers Stuart and Charles Smith who are the Managing Partner/Vineyard Manager, and Winemaker respectively. The name... read more
Oatmeal Toffee Cookies [Recipe]
It’s cookie time! When is it not cookie time? A day does not go by without me having a cookie. I confess they are not always homemade. Yikes! I know.... read more
Shrimp and Grits
Shrimp and grits is a very Southern dish. What’s interesting is that I never had it until several years ago. Why? Well, it has to do with my history of... read more
The Role of Beer, Wine, and Spirits in the Celebrations Industry
Beer, wine, and cocktails go hand in hand with celebrations. With the alcoholic beverage industry estimated at $197 billion and the celebrations industry at $38 billion, there is a mutually... read more
A Superb Rioja Tasting…And A Talk With God
Last month I attend one of the best tastings I’ve ever been to. And certainly the tasting with the highest “return on investment”..ever! The tasting was held at K&L Wine Merchants in... read more
By Our Recipes Shall Ye Know Us
Eggplant’s Role in Comfort and Angst I usually find making Eggplant Parmesan great therapy and a way to relax. On one occasion it created so much angst the story made... read more
Easy Dinner for a Weeknight: Apricot-Ginger Salmon Recipe
I admit to being a purveyor of Pinterest. Not only do I spend an embarrassingly long time on the site, I spend all my time in the food department. Every... read more
Zabaglione Italian Custard [Recipe]
I had a lot of egg yolks. I made these wonderful coconut cupcakes which only used egg whites. How to use the yolks was the question. One thing I did... read more
Best Wines To Pair With Paella?
Every cuisine has at least one – a one-pot meal, a dish of humble origins that is the quintessential definition of that place and people. There’s Gumbo, Cassoulet, Risotto, Irish... read more
Prasouda Diet Recipes – Simple Delightful
Here is part 2 of our Prasouda Diet Recipe series. We hope you enjoy! Recipes featured in this article are: Spicy Eggplant & Feta Dip Greek Salad with Grilled Chicken... read more
Ahi Poke – A Perfect Sugar Detox Recipe
Hmmm…Yummy! As a college student that is health and budget conscience, I am always looking for something that meets these requirements. The best way to do so, is to make... read more
