a few months ago in late august, my friend threw a ladies afternoon tea party that was absolutely perfect. good food, good friends, good conversation = a good time. there’s something special about dressing up for “afternoon tea” and I think we should do it again, in fact more often if possible. so, I put … More afternoon tea
I eat chicken most days of the week and can easily pick up a roast chicken from the grocery store on really busy nights if I choose not to roast one myself. But I’d like to try and “open up” my poultry palette and try to exchange one typical chicken dish, with another type of … More 5 ways to expand your poultry palette
when fall comes around, and the weather gets a little cooler and the days get shorter….I start to crave a soup + sandwich meal. it’s comfort food at its best and I’ve found 5 favs for soup + sandwiches that are delicious and should make you feel nourished. what about you? what are your favorite soup and … More soup + sandwich
with all the abundant seasonal produce available now, I had an idea. how about throwing a fall seasonal soiree for your friends and incorporate as many fall produce items as possible. gives everyone a chance to enjoy and welcome in the new season. here’s my menu idea. this looks like it could even work for … More fall seasonal soiree
so today, october 14, is national dessert day, just think a day set aside just…for…your…sweet…tooth. (is that evil or good?) well, the best way for me to celebrate national dessert day, is to highlight my 5favs apple desserts! what’s your favorite dessert? don’t think too hard because it’s #nationaldessertday – all day. 😉 sweet, salty caramel bourbon … More celebrate: national dessert day with apples!
cooking in season is always best, and my friends at Cooking Light have a great produce guide to help you choose the right items! fall is a perfect time for squash (and apples! you know a post is coming on my absolutely favorite food soon….but we digress), so I decided to specifically focus on butternut squash for … More try it: butternut squash
well, my alma mater the University of Miami is playing our arch rival Florida State University (FSU) in a football game today! it’s food and football. here’s my gameday menu. and it’s all…about…appetizers. what game are you watching today? #GoCanes raw veggies with creamy cucumber-yogurt dip fig*, goat cheese and caramelized onion flatbread baked tortilla chips with guacamole and … More gameday the U vs FSU
my husband and I traveled to Portugal last year, we spent time in lisbon, algarve, and evora…all places that I would highly recommend that you seek and find. 🙂 It is a wonderful country and I found the food, the people, the architecture, the surroundings (basically everything), absolutely amazing. it’s a trip I would definitely … More destination: portugal
we all know that leafy green vegetables are very healthy and are good for you, and its generally easy to add them for lunch or dinner. but how can you get those greens in at the first meal of the day? I have found 5 great ways to add them in at breakfast. let me know … More 5 ways to add greens to your breakfast
with the weather turning a bit colder, a good bowl of soup is always welcoming. so I was thinking, if I were to throw a “soup party” what would I want to have on the menu? my ideas are below, what do you think? soup for you, soup for me, soup for every body! (have … More soup party
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