DeeAnn McArdle
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]
Welcome to Unleash Your Inner Foodie!
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]
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]
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]
FoodNetwork Dinner
I’m in the mood for Enchiladas – so, I turned to one of my favorite websites for inspiration; the FoodNetwork.com. I chose a Chicken Enchilada recipe from Tyler Florence and a Black Bean Salad recipe from Guy Fieri. Typically, I read a recip [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]
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]
If it’s March, it must be Girl Scout Cookie time!
What’s your favorite Girl Scout Cookie? I’m not sure how I can choose just one. This week… I’m hooked on the Thin Mint. You know, the extra minty, extra thin wafer covered in chocolate, yum! Did you know that the Thin Mint travels 300 fe [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]
All You Need Is Love
All you need is love. But a little chocolate now & then doesn’t hurt, especially on Valentine’s Day! Here are five fun ways to incorporate chocolate into your Valentine’s Day. 1. Treat your sweetie to a Chocolate Croissant for breakfast, [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]
Unleash Your Inner Foodie in 2012!
It’s 2012 and I continue to be inspired by the beloved Julia Child. Her love of cooking and entertaining remains the inspiration behind Unleash Your Inner Foodie. Julia has helped me to develop the entertaining style I’ve been looking for - si [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]
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