Chocolate + Wine = ChocoVine
Ok, chocolate lovers, are you ready? You may want to sit down for this one… Think of the last piece of smooth, rich, creamy chocolate you put in your mouth. Now picture yourself downing a glass of sweet red wine along with it. Put the two together and you’ve got ChocoVine, a mix of Dutch […]
Mmm, Spicy!
December 3, 2011 If you remember from my previous post about dining at Ziree Thai, I said I am not a fan of spicy foods. Well, this dish may have changed my mind! Thank you once again to Skinnytaste for this great recipe – Thai Chicken and Pineapple Stir Fry. Gina of Skinnytaste recommends using a pineapple […]
A Lighter Taste on a Pumpkin Dessert
November 28, 2011 Pumpkin is one of the most prevalent ingredients around the holidays, from Halloween to Christmas. It’s seen in so many dishes, especially in various desserts. But most of these desserts are so calorie-dense and packed with fat that it makes enjoying them a little bit harder to handle over and over again. […]
Holiday Coffee Craze
December 1, 2011 If you’re a coffee lover like I am, then you must love the holiday season for all the delicious flavors that come along with it, particularly at popular chains Starbucks and Dunkin’ Donuts. The only thing that gets me down about some of these drinks is the amount of calories and sugar […]
The Best Meal of the Year: Thanksgiving!
November 26, 2011 I have been itching to write this post since I started my food writing frenzy! Thanksgiving is by far my favorite day of the year: glutton without guilt! I love everything about Thanksgiving dinner, from the preparation to the after-dinner food coma. This year was both special and sad for me. Special […]
Creative Thanksgiving Treats
November 25, 2011 We all know and love the Thanksgiving staples of turkey, cranberry sauce, sweet potatoes, and stuffing, but every so often someone will come up with an out of the ordinary dish to bring to the table. Here are a few really creative ways to show the Thanksgiving spirit in the only way […]
Sunday Funday in the Kitchen
November 22, 2011 Everyone enjoys a good Sunday Funday. What better way to wind down the weekend than by hanging out with friends and enjoying yourself before you have to jump back into the work week? This past weekend, I spent all day Sunday at a friend’s in Delray watching football and just hanging out. […]
Biergarten Boca Raton
November 19, 2011 Last night was my second outing to the Biergarten and once again, I had a great time. This is one of the newest spots in Boca Raton, located in Royal Palm Place. The outside area is nice, with lots of seating at the bar and tables are available, too. Hanging behind the […]
Girls’ Night at Dada
November 19, 2011 I’ve had some really great dining experiences over the past week, so of course I had to share them with you! First let me bring to you one of the coolest spots I’ve been to in Delray: Dada. The restaurant is set in a building that looks like it was once […]
Everything Under 475 Calories?!
November 19, 2011 The above sentence is not something you typically hear when talking about a restaurant, but at Seasons 52 that is their mantra. Everything listed on their menu is under 475 calories, with no sacrifice in taste at all. My aunt, cousin and I decided to have a girls night and go out to dinner. […]