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Banana Caramel Cream Dessert
This morning, I was zipping through blogs I follow and stopped in my tracks when I saw this gorgeous photo… OK, I’m obsessed with bananas and especially the banana bread from my friend – Zoe’s Gone Bananas. When I saw this beautiful photo and read the mouth-watering recipe I decided this would be the perfect dessert to [...] [more]
Foodie Movie Night
Some things are just made to go together. Just like chocolate and wine, Paul McGuire and Movie Reviews are perfectly matched for each other! I know you’re going to love Paul’s review of the classic foodie movie; Chocolat. I hope it inspire’s [more]
Celebrating Mom
My mother always told me… Don’t slouch. Never be too proud to pick up a penny. Treat others as you want to be treated. Remember, I have eyes in the back of my head… I’ll love you no matter what you do! [more]
Cinco de Mayo Party Tips
Cinco de Mayo is the perfect theme for easy and fun entertaining! Here are a 5 tips for hosting a memorable Fiesta Gathering: 1. Choose bright and colorful decor, the more color the better! Make your own centerpieces by filling clear bowl [more]
Julie & Julia
Julia Child has inspired so many of us to venture into the foodie world. She not only revolutionized how we cook, she feel in love with the lifestyle that results from good cooking and good entertaining – in other words, she Unleash her Inner Foodi [more]
Easter Traditions
Holidays are all about creating traditions and memories, and Easter is no exception. One of my favorite Easter memories is making the annual Easter Bunny cake with my grandma. I loved listening to her sing as we mixed, baked and decorated our spec [more]
Spring Perfect Pairings
Our favorite way to spring ahead is by sharing great food and great wine with great friends! Here are 6 food & wine pairings that will surely WOW your family & friends. And, we added 3 food & beer pairings as a bonus! Eric, owne [more]
Girl Scout Cookie & Wine Pairings
For all you Girl Scout Cookie lovers out there, here’s one more way to enjoy those delicious little bites. Why not Unleash Your Inner Foodie with a Girl Scout Cookie & Wine Pairing! Thanks to my buddy - Eric the Wine Guy - we have a wine [more]
Impromptu Entertaining
Yippee, it’s Friday! Think we’ll invite a few friends over tonight to help us drink some Famiglia Meschini Malbec Syrah. Empanadas in the freezer, gorgeous cheeses in the fridge, a beautiful bottle of wine – I’m all set for a little impromptu [more]
Hottest Ideas for St. Paddy’s Day
One of the hottest food and drink pairings today is beer and cheese. We’ve decided to invite our favorite, Irish friends over and begin our St. Patrick’s Day gathering with an Irish Beer & Cheese Pairing! Beer’s broad range of flavors, text [more]
100 Ways to use Girl Scout Cookies
To help you celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Girl Scouting in the United States, we’ve created a collection of 100 fun & creative ways to use Girl Scout Cookies! Yes, you read correctly – 100 different ways. You might say, we became obsess [more]
J. Lohr Estates Riverstone Chardonnay
I love Chardonnay’s that have a blanace of fruit and oak toastiness - the J. Lohr Estates Riverstone Chardonnay fits that description perfectly! This elegant Chardonnay has an attractive pale strawyellow color. The aromas are of pear, apple [more]
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 m [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]
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