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Welcome to Unleash Your Inner Foodie!

Welcome to Unleash Your Inner Foodie!

By admin on February 22, 2012

Hi! I’m DeeAnn McArdle, founder of Unleash Your Inner Foodie. [more]

After spending 20 years in the corporate world I came to the realization that my inner foodie was trapped in my corporate body! I found myself dreaming of recipes and entertaining ideas instead of focusing on my work projects. I was the one sharing and asking my coworkers what they cooked over the weekend. I wanted to know how they used great food and great entertaining to create memorable experiences for their family and friends. You might say, I became obsessed… although I prefer to think of it as my passion! [more]

Anyway, I decided it was time to share these great ideas with other foodies and “foodie wanna-be’s” who may be looking for a little more inspiration, and discovery into the foodie lifestyle. [more]

I hope you’ll join me on my blog where together we’ll discover ways to create memorable experiences for your family and friends.
Stay tuned and I look forward to talking with you soon! [more]

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged creating memorable experiences, DeeAnn McArdle, foodie blog, Holiday Entertaining Guide, menu planning, recipes, Unleash Your Inner Foodie | Leave a response

Holiday Gathering with Neighbors

Holiday Gathering with Neighbors

By admin on December 3, 2010

We’re hosting a Holiday Gathering tonight with a few neighbors who serve on the same board of directors as Kevin.  I want to create an experience for these friends that makes then feel special and appreciated through good food and great [more]

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Chicken Marbella Chicken Wings, DeeAnn McArdle, Famiglia Meschini Premium Malbec Syrah, guacamole bruschetta, Holiday Gatherings, Pellegrino Sparkling Water, Prosecco, Signature Cheese Platter, tomato bruschetta, Unleash Your Inner Foodie | Leave a response

Holiday Cookie Swap

Holiday Cookie Swap

By admin on December 2, 2010

I’ve been invited to a Holiday Cookie Swap -  Yippee!  I think that’s a good thing, right?  I haven’t been to a cookie swap/exchange in years.  Have the rules changed?  What exactly are the rules, other than bring 12 dozen cookies, share 1 dozen [more]

Posted in Recipe Articles, Uncategorized | Tagged Apricot-Coconut Balls, DeeAnn McArdle, holiday cookie recipes, Holiday Cookie Swap, Unleash Your Inner Foodie | Leave a response

Holiday Hostess Gift Ideas

Holiday Hostess Gift Ideas

By admin on November 30, 2010

I’m always looking for the perfect host/hostess gift and ran across some really fun ideas this year – who wouldn’t love one of these: Vintage Toasting Bellsfrom Napastyle.com  $19 each.   I couldn’t upload the photo but you have  to check thes [more]

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged DeeAnn McArdle, hostess gift ideas, mustard with cognac, Napastyle, Pottery Barn, signature flavors, Sur La Table, toasting bells, Unleash Your Inner Foodie, wine jewelry, wine stoppers | Leave a response

3 Holiday Entertaining Tips

By admin on November 29, 2010

        I hope you had a wonde [more]

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Candles, cheese platters, DeeAnn McArdle, Holiday Entertaining Tips, Silver Trays, Unleash Your Inner Foodie | Leave a response

Thanksgiving Leftovers

By admin on November 26, 2010

I’m enjoying my first cup of coffee and reflecting on our thanksgiving holiday. It was a great day of creating memories with great food and amazing people. Now what in the world am I going to do with all these leftovers?! I don’t know about you [more]

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged DeeAnn McArdle, leftover recipes, thanksgiving, Unleash Your Inner Foodie | Leave a response

Happy Thanksgiving!

By admin on November 25, 2010

It’s here – Happy Thanksgiving!  Turkey’s in the oven (smells so good), table is set, wine is chilling, waiting for family and friends to arrive.  Most importantly, here’s my toast to you: May your stuffing be tasty May your turkey plump, Ma [more]

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged DeeAnn McArdle, Happy Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Quotes, Unleash Your Inner Foodie | Leave a response

Thanskgiving “Toasts”

By admin on November 22, 2010

Only 3 days until Thanksgiving…  I can smell that turkey already, yum!  Last year I received  a small, beautiful brass bell from a friend as a hostess gift.  She described it was a ”toasting bell”  to be used during our thanksgiving dinner [more]

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged DeeAnn McArdle, Napastyle, Thanksgiving Quotes, Toasting Bell, Unleash Your Inner Foodie | Leave a response

Thanksgiving Hostess Gift Ideas!

By admin on November 19, 2010

The Thanksgiving countdown continues, only 6 days left!  The  holiday is all about thanks and gratitude so here 5 hostess gift ideas that are sure to be enjoyed by any host. We traditionally  host thanksgiving dinner and really appreciate [more]

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged DeeAnn McArdle, holiday napkins, MacMurray Pinto Noir, paper drink coasters, picture frame, Thanksgiving countdown, thanksgiving hostess gift ideas, Unleash Your Inner Foodie | Leave a response

Thanksgiving – Tips on Selecting the Perfect Wine

By admin on November 18, 2010

Selecting the perfect wine for Thanksgiving can be an overwhelming task.  Do you select a wine that will pair with your appetizers as well as dinner?   Should you have a variety of wines on hand, what about the family member who loves “red” w [more]

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Coppola Bianco Pinot Grigio, DeeAnn McArdle, Jaccuzi Pinot Grigio, MacMurray Pinto Noir, Proseco, selecting the perfect for Thanksgiving dinner, Unleash Your Inner Foodie | Leave a response

Thanksgiving – 3 Great side dish recipes!

By admin on November 17, 2010

… 8 days and counting to the big turkey day dinner!  Yesterday, I shared some appetizer recipes (even the super secret one) and today’s post is all about the side dish.  What in the world is a side dish anyway?  Is it a potato, a salad, fruit, [more]

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged DeeAnn McArdle, haricot verts, Motts Applesauce, red jello, roasted root vegetables, sugar snap peas, Thanksgiving Dinner, Thanksgiving side dishes, Unleash Your Inner Foodie | Leave a response

Thanksgiving Appetizers

By admin on November 16, 2010

It’s the great countdown to Thanksgiving!  Join me this week and next, as I share great ideas on how you can create a memorable experience this thanksgiving for your family and friends, whether you’re hosting or attending. Thanksgiving is my fav [more]

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Cheese ball recipes, creating memorable experiences, DeeAnn McArdle, St. Andre cheese, sugar snap peas, Thanksgiving appetizers, Thanksgiving Dinner, Trader Joes roasted red pepper hummus, Trader Joes triple ginger snap cookies, Unleash Your Inner Foodie | Leave a response

Thanksgiving Movies!

By admin on November 15, 2010

Thanksgiving is only 10 days away!   To kick off the holiday season, we asked our Movie Critic, Professional actor and life-long movie buff… Paul McGuire to share his recommendations for movies that highlight thanksgiving stories.   Enjoy! [more]

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving, and Automobiles, Home for the Holidays movie, hosting thanksgiving dinner, Paul McGuire, Pieces of April movie, Planes, Thanksgiving Dinner, Thanksgiving Movies, The Ice Storm movie, Trains, Unleash Your Inner Foodie | Leave a response

National Chocolate Day!

By admin on October 28, 2010

Happy National Chocolate Day!  Think I’ll start my day with a chocolate croissant and a steamy cup of cafe au lait.   Then end my day with a few good friends and share a  BTMcElrath Salty Dog candy bar and a bottle of Famiglia Meschini Malbec [more]

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged BTMcElrath Salty Dog candybar, chocolate, Chocolate & Wine In-Home Tasting Parties, couples wedding shower parties, DeeAnn McArdle, entertaining, Famiglia Meschini Premium Malbec Syrah, Girls Night Out parties, holiday entertaining, National Chocolate Day, Unleash Your Inner Foodie, wine | Leave a response

National Cookbook Month!

By admin on October 25, 2010

Whoa, I almost missed National Cookbook Month!  I LOVE cookbooks and have quite an obsession, I mean extensive collection.  Too many to keep in the kitchen so they are also  in the great room, the office, on the coffee table, on my bedside table [more]

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Barefoot Contessa, cooking organization tool, DeeAnn McArdle, Ina Garten, menu planning, National Cookbook Month, Parmesan Chicken recipe, recipes, Unleash Your Inner Foodie | Leave a response

Pizza and Wine Pairings

By admin on October 21, 2010

What are your pouring with your pizza this Friday?  I think pizza and a glass of wine are a natural pairing.   As a rule of thumb,  Zinfandel’s pair very well with pizza.  They are wonderfully aromatic, with notes of black cherry, blackberry f [more]

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Bonterra Zinfandel, creating memorable experiences, DeeAnn McArdle, menu planning, October:National Pizza Month, pizza and wine pairing, Plungerhead Zinfandel, Ravenswood Zinfandel, Unleash Your Inner Foodie, Zinfandel wines | Leave a response

National Pizza Month – Fun Facts & Trivia

By admin on October 15, 2010

Did you know: Rafaele Esposito a baker from Naples, Italy created a pizza to honor Queen Margherita of Savoy in the late 1880′s Italian immigrants brought pizza to America and it gained popularity when returning WWII GI’s craved the pizza [more]

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged DeeAnn McArdle, menu planning, microplane grater, National Pizza Month, October:National Pizza Month, Pizza Fun Facts and Trivia, Pizza on the Grill Cookbook, pizza peel, Pizza Wheel, recipes, the Five Building Blocks of Pizza, Unleash Your Inner Foodie | Leave a response

Pizza – 10 Best Pizza Restaurant’s in America

By admin on October 14, 2010

Rafferty’s Pizza in Nisswa, MN named one of the top 10 pizza’s in the U.S.  by The Pizza Magazine!  In northern MN?  Really?  Are you sure?  That’s a pretty high recommendation so my friend Kathy and I decided we needed to check it out. We [more]

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged 10 Best Pizza Restauarants in America, DeeAnn McArdle, menu planning, National Pizza Month, October:National Pizza Month, Rafferty's Pizzeria, recipes, Unleash Your Inner Foodie | Leave a response

Foodie Movies-Pizza Themes

By admin on October 12, 2010

Unleash Your Inner Foodie is so excited to introduce you to our Movie Critic, Professional actor and life-long movie buff… Paul McGuire.   Paul will be reviewing movies with foodie themes as well as movies with memorable food scenes on a reg [more]

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Comfort Movies, Comfort Pizza, Fast Times At Ridgemont High, Foodie Movies, Home Alone, Mystic Pizza, National Pizza Month, Paul McGuire, Unleash Your Inner Foodie | Leave a response

Friday Night – It Must Be Pizza!

By admin on October 8, 2010

“When the moon hits your eye like a big pizza-pie that’s amore! ”  Tonight is the inauguration of Friday Night Pizza in our household.  And for this momentous occasion we’ll be making a Pulled-Pork Pizza with Kevin’s secret BBQ sauce, grilled [more]

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged DeeAnn McArdle, Friday Night Pizza parties, Grilled pizza, menu planning, October: National Pizza Month, pulled pork pizza, reicpes, Unlelash Your Inner Foodie | Leave a response

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