There seems to be a holiday for everything. Take today, for example. National Cotton Candy Day. Naturally this means everyone should find the nearest carnival and pig out on this sugary treat. Or you could go for a more nontraditional route and find cotton candy flavored things to nosh on such as ice cream or…
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…