Entertaining Articles
Oscar Worthy Appetizers & Desserts
Three of this years Best Picture nominees take place in France; The Artist, Hugo, & Midnight In Paris. So, I’ve decided to create a menu featuring french appetizers and desserts that are easy to make and will wow my friends. Too fun! To make sure my Oscar party will be a memorable event, I’m going to [...] [more]
And the Oscar Goes to…
Are you as excited as me to watch the 84th Academy Awards Show this Sunday? I can’t wait to see which movie wins Best Picture! Our favorite movie critic, Paul McGuire is back to share his thoughts on the movies you MUST see before Sunday night. [more]
Breakfast for My Valentine
I can’t think of a better way to celebrate Valentine’s Day than to wake up to the irresistible aroma of Chocolate Croissants - and a Cafe au lait! What is it about croissants that makes me think of romance? Could it be the delicate flaky crust [more]
Winning Nut Goode Bars!
Don’t forget to feed your sweet tooth during the Super Bowl. These killer Nut Goode Bars are sure to be a winner with all your fans! This is a super easy recipe and makes enough to feed a football team! Click here for the recipe. Enjoy! & [more]
Game Day Spreads, Dips & Salsa’s
Looking for some different nibbles to serve at this year’s Super Bowl? I reached out to my foodie friends, my cherished cookbooks, and my favorite TV chefs to create a list (with recipes) of fantastic spreads, dips and salsas that are sure to wi [more]
Super Bowl Party Idea – Beer & Slider Tasting!
The Super Bowl is like an unofficial holiday and should be celebrated accordingly! In our house, it’s really a “Foodie Fest” with a small portion of our friends exicted over which team is going to take home the trophy. Another group is just loo [more]
A Great Foodie Movie
“If I opened a bottle of wine today, it would taste different than if I had opened it on any other day…It’s constantly evolving and gaining complexity.”—Maya Our Movie Critic, Paul McGuire is back to share his review of one of my all - [more]
2011 Favorite Trader Joe Products
The results have been tallied. The list has been drawn. And the most favored customer-favorite Trader Joe’s products of 2011 are now on record for all to enjoy. My all-time favorite Trader Joe product - Triple Ginger Snap Cookies is ranked #2 o [more]
New Years Eve At The Cabin
My favorite place to spend New Years Eve is at the cabin. It’s the perfect place to embrace the meaning of this holiday. The beauty and serentiy is the perfect venue for reflecting on the past year and anticipating what’s to come. Once again we [more]
I’m Dreaming of A White Christmas
To most people, the definition of a “White Christmas” means a fresh, beautiful snowfall… Not me! My White Christmas is fulfilled in the form of my favorite “white cookies!” I mean really, is there anything more beautiful than this silver tray [more]
Holiday Food & Wine Pairings
The holidays are about indulgence and creating memorable experiences for family and friends. Our favorite way to accomplish both is by pairing great wine with great food! Here are 5 fantastic food & wine pairings to help you celebrate the hol [more]
Fall Perfect Pairings
Now that it’s fall and the weather is cooler, we’re ready for fuller bodied wines and of course, comfort foods! To help you entertain in an easy, comforting and fun style, I’ve put together a great resource guide that features 6 different full bo [more]
The Ultimate Foodie Movie
We’re so excited to have our guest Movie Critic, Paul McGuire back to share his review of one of the greatest foodie movies – Big Night. One of the best supporting actors working today is Stanley Tucci. You may [more]
An Amazing Cab for Under $20!
Now that it’s fall I’m restocking my “Red Wine” supply. So naturally I stopped in to see my friend, Eric the Wine Guy for some suggestions. I left with a case of wine but, that’s another story… I was in the mood for a Cabernet Sauvignon. [more]
Last Chance Summer Movie Marathons
We’ve invited our Movie Critic; Paul McGuire back to share his movie picks for an end of summer movie party! As these final days of summer approach, why not gather some friends for an outdoor movie marathon. Have some appetizers, beers, fruity t [more]
What are you Craving?
Oh my gosh, I’m so excited! I’ve been selected to be featured in the Crave Minneapolis/St. Paul guidebook that acknowledges, celebrates and passionately supports the best local businesses owned by women. I’m so honored to be featured with this co [more]
My Favorite Summer Pasta
I love this easy and out of this world, delicious summer pasta dish! I had breakfast with my friend Juli last week and of course our conversation turned to food and entertaining. We were chatting about how much we love summer and shared our fa [more]
Lemon Sorbet with a Surprise!
You’re gonna love this refreshing lemon sorbet with vodka! It’s the perfect dessert or starter cocktail on a hot and steamy evening. My friend Peggy served this amazing drink during our impromptu celebration of a very successful sailboat race [more]
Grilled Mediterranean Chicken Kabobs
My new favorite easy, delicious and absolutely impressive cookout menu is… Grilled Mediterranean Chicken Kabobs served over a bed of Couscous Salad and fresh green beans with chopped fresh mint leaves. Talk about a menu that will WOW your [more]
5 Top Trends at the Summer Fancy Food Show
With 180,000 foods and beverages from around the world in one place for three days, the Summer Fancy Food Show is the perfect place to discover what trends and products will be the next big thing. Here are the top 5 food trends, plus some related p [more]
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