DeeAnn McArdle
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]
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]
Gift Ideas for the Movie Lover
It’s time to go shopping for your favorite movie buff. Our movie critic, Paul McGuire has the perfect ideas ranging in price depending on who happens to be on your list and how naughty or nice they have been. Christmas 2011 for the Movie Lover [more]
Cookie of the Week
Holiday cookies are a tradition in my family - it’s just not Christmas without decorated sugar cookies, peanut blossoms, jam filled thumbprints, and apricot balls. Thanks to my friend Zoe of “ Zoe’s Gone Bananas” (the best banana bread on the pla [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]
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]
Sunny days & easy living
It’s a beautiful summer day, the humidity has finally fallen and I’m ready to think about food again! Let’s start with lunch; I had this amazing tomato, nectarine salad in Santa Barbara this spring. Seriously, I’ve been dreaming about it – it [more]
Summer Pasta Salads
One of my favorite summer pasta salads comes from the Barefoot Contessa Family Style cookbook. Ina Garten always comes through with easy and “wow” flavor recipes and her Pasta Salad with Sun-Dried Tomatoes does not disappoint! It’s packed full [more]
Take Me Out to the Ballgame
We’re so excited to have our guest Movie Critic, Paul McGuire back to share his summer Baseball movie picks with us! Paul shares baseball movies worthy of any kind of fan. So pull out your favorite baseball snacks, pop open a beer and enjoy! T [more]
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