BocaLocals Hosts the First March Meatball Madness
A panel of foodies, including bloggers, critics, and media, visited a whole slew of restaurants throughout the month of March in search of the best meatball. The meatballs were judged on taste, texture, presentation, and originality — and there sure were a few very original takes on this traditional spaghetti-companion. BocaLocals hosted the event, and restaurants in and around Boca Raton were […]
Tapas Party: Mini Salmon Cakes with Chili Garlic Dipping Sauce
These Mini Salmon Cakes were responsible for another one of my proudest moments of the night, when I realized I’m totally and 100% capable of throwing a bunch of things in a bowl, mixing them together and creating something totally crave worthy. And I know they were craveworthy because they were gone pretty fast. I’m glad I grabbed one early […]
Mini Zucchini and Carrot Bread for #LeftoversClub
Sometimes I find it so hard to think up of things to make for #leftoversclub. First of all, it has to be something that will travel well. So that leaves out anything that could melt, anything that needs to be refrigerated, and anything that could fall apart. Cookies, cupcakes and quick breads are always favorites, […]
Tapas Party: Basil-Marinated Shrimp with Corn and Tomato Salad
Of course I’m starting out with my favorite dish from the Tapas Party. This was so simple, but so full of flavor. I made one tiny change to my Basil Pesto and used asiago cheese instead of parmesan. I could taste the difference; it wasn’t as sharp as usual, but it was still amazing! I […]
Food Blogging is passing onto the Next Generation…
You know the adorable little roomie of mine who has helped me make this Homemade Ravioli with Spinach, Ricotta and Feta Filling and this Cookies and Cream Chocolate Layer Cake? Welp, she’s becoming a Food Blogger! My baking adventures with Emma go back way before I ever moved in. When I first met Amy (her mother; my roommate), […]
A Birthday Tapas Party
You’ll never guess what I did! I can’t believe I pulled it off…with minimal help, I somehow managed to cook 9 tapas-style dishes for a party of about 25 people. My boss asked me if I’d cater his birthday party…tapas style. He let me pick the dishes, did all the shopping for me, and gave […]
ABZ Networking Crawl: Mizner Park
ABZs of South Florida hosted another Networking Crawl, this time in good ol’ Mizner Park. I love hanging out over at Mizner, especially since it’s so close. It’s a gorgeous closed-in area with lots of great restaurants, a few nice little boutiques, and a huge amphitheater where lots of local events take place. This month’s […]
Fresh Mint Mojitos
There is nothing more refreshing than a Mint Mojito. It’s such a simple drink to make and so tasty. It’s always one of my top cocktail choices when I’m out, but I’ve never made it myself.. Remember when I went to the Flavors event? They were giving pots of fresh herbs to everyone as they […]
“A Little Piece of Me” Bakery and a Cookies and Cream Bark Giveaway!
Last week you met my high school friend Ava and got a taste of her savory Grilled Eggplant and Chicken Stacks; this week you’re getting something sweet from another one of my high school friends, Dotty. It’s funny to see how my hometown is starting to breed little foodies — of course it’s after I’ve […]
Cinnamon Pina Colada Smoothie
In an effort to help you all get through the last hurrah of winter (I know spring has started, but from what I gather…winter hasn’t completely deserted you all yet), I made you a Pina Colada. Well, sort of. I made you a Pina Colada Smoothie. With tons of cinnamon, because well, I love cinnamon […]