Creamy Gruyere Pasta with Shrimp, Tomatoes, and Mushrooms #CKMondaviHeros
Whole grain pasta mixed with a creamy, light gruyere cheese sauce, fresh jumbo shrimp, sweet cherry tomatoes, and sliced Baby Bella mushrooms make for a perfect summer meal, especially when paired with CK Mondavi white wine such as Chardonnay or one of their newest blends, Blonde Five. I don’t normally go for creamy pasta dishes. They’re often […]
My Dream Kitchen Appliances – PartSelect KitchenAid Contest Entry
Sometimes I like to fantasize about the home I’ll one day own. The lavish backyard complete with a pool and a bar/lounge set up perfect for outdoor entertaining, the spacious living room and dining room with gorgeous artwork hanging on the walls, fun and colorful decor to liven up the vibe, and the best part of […]
Ft. Lauderdale Restaurant Review: Coco Asian Bistro
There aren’t many foods that I get serious cravings for. Obviously I love to eat, but it’s very rare that I’m all “Omg I need to eat this right now or I’m going to die!” However, there are two specific cuisines that every so often…the craving hits…and I won’t be satisfied until I’ve quelled it. Thai and […]
Southwestern Quinoa and Black Bean Patties
Do you ever wake up in the middle of the night and find yourself lying in bed for hours upon hours, trying and failing to fall back asleep? It happens to me pretty often. I’m not sure what causes it, or how to prevent it, but every so often I find myself lying there staring at the […]
Denise’s Foodie Events: A Slice of Provence
NOTE: This restaurant has since closed. French…Pizza… Uh, what? That was my reaction when I first heard of this new place in town, A Slice of Provence. The name itself is catchy, and when you pull up to the restaurant you’re immediately intrigued — it really has that “French cafe” ambiance that makes you want to […]
Guest Post from DAD: Baked Flounder Stuffed with Crab Imperial
Since I couldn’t spend Father’s Days with my dad, I invited him to guest post here with one of his signature dishes. For a seafood lover like myself, this Baked Flounder Stuffed with Crab Imperial is perfect. Dad has been making this for years now, and it never fails to satisfy! It’s extremely rich and flavorful, and […]
Coconut and Lime Grilled Shrimp Skewers for #SundaySupper
When I think of “Man Food” I think GRILL — anything and everything on the grill. Since I don’t eat meat, it’s hard for me to come up with a good recipe with this week’s Sunday Supper man-centered theme. I mean, men love a good, meaty dish. Right? I tried to drum up inspiration by […]
Cascade Ice Water Giveaway
Cascade Ice is a line of zero-calorie, sugar-free flavored sparkling water without any sodium, carbs, caffeine, and gluten — who needs that stuff in a refreshing drink anyway? I dashed over to Cascade Ice at BlogHer Food the moment I spotted them. They were pretty hard to miss, with an array of beautifully colored bottles of water […]
Juiced-To-Order: Adventures in Juice Tasting at Jamba Juice
Jamba Juice has been around way before the juice craze hit. Many people associate the company with smoothies, but they have been doing the juice thing since the beginning. Now, they are launching a whole new line of made-to-order, freshly squeezed juices.Denise (Denise’s Foodie Events and Savor the City Culinary Tours) and I had the […]
Watermelon and Lime Refresher with Naked Turtle White Rum
I tend to put things off that are super important. Things like oh, I don’t know, talking to my accountant about the fact that I now work for myself and need to know all about that fun stuff for the current tax season. Not a conversation that makes one jump for joy, but something ya gotta […]
