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McCrady’s: A Weekend in Charleston

June 20, 2015July 29, 2016

After eating lunch at Chef Brock's Husk, we wanted to do something a little fancier for dinner. What better than to try Chef Brock's other restaurant, McCrady's? With the entrance in a charming but small alley, we weren't sure what to expect. As soon as we walked in though, we... Read More

Charleston Restaurants

Husk Restaurant: A Weekend in Charleston

June 19, 2015July 29, 2016

For years now, friends have been telling me to visit Charleston. They've raved about the history, the architecture, and mostly, the food. So when I finally got around to visiting this summer, I was crazy excited about all the eating ahead of me. My very first stop, James Beard Award-winning... Read More

Cocktails

Cherry Old Fashioned

June 11, 2015October 2, 2016 Cherry Heering, Whiskey, Whisky

There is nothing wrong with a classic Old Fashioned cocktail. Whisky, bitters, and sugar combine beautifully to make a gorgeous drink. I'll admit, I can be a bit fussy when it comes to making Old Fashioneds. I prefer to start with a sugar cube, add my bitters, and muddle with... Read More

Recipe Side Dishes Veggies and Salads

My Favorite Potato Salad

June 8, 2015September 1, 2016 herbs, potato salad, potatoes, salad, sides

I love cold salads. Macaroni, chicken, coleslaw, potato, pasta, egg, they all call to me and are exactly what I crave when I'm making grilled food over the summer. And while I love a classic creamy potato salad, once I started making this I never looked back. The lemon and... Read More

Orlando Restaurants

Black Bean Deli: A Cuban Cafe

June 4, 2015July 18, 2016

In Orlando, there are some places that I've eaten at so often I forget that and haven't already written about them. Yet they are special and part of the food scene here that shouldn't be missed. Perfect example, Black Bean Deli. I heard about Black Bean Deli for years before... Read More

Spain Tasting Tempranillo Wine Wine Info

Classic Spanish Rioja – R. López de Heredia Viña Tondonia and Viña Gravonia

June 3, 2015September 9, 2016 Rioja

There are classic wines and wineries to be sure, but when you've been in the business for more than 100 years you become synonymous with the the wine of the region. Enter R. López de Heredia. Founded in 1877, the winery is still owned and run by family (now in it's... Read More

Mains Recipe

Caramelized Onion, Kale, Bacon and Egg Pizza

June 2, 2015January 5, 2017 bacon, caramelized onions, eggs, Italian, onions, pizza

Pizza is a glorious food. Even when it's bad, it's pretty good, and when it's great, you are talking about love, comfort, and deliciousness wrapped in one dish. I've written about pizza before, but this week, for pizza night with my hubby, I tried a couple of new things, at... Read More

Orlando Restaurants

Swine & Sons Provisions

June 1, 2015July 29, 2016

I have made it very clear that my favorite restaurant in O-Town is the Ravenous Pig. When they expanded and opened their sister restaurant, Cask & Larder, I was beyond excited. Now they've opened a third restaurant, this time a casual take-out and sandwich shop, Swine & Sons Provisions, right... Read More

Tasting USA Wine

Taste Testing Trader Joe’s Three Buck Chuck

April 30, 2015September 9, 2016

Orlando got our first Trader Joe's last year. As a fan of many of their products, I was excited about the opening and braved the crowds to do some shopping. And do you know what I saw? People stocking up on bottles (and in many instances cases) of Charles Shaw... Read More

Pinot Noir Tasting USA Wine

2012 Gary Farrell Pinot Noir Hallberg Vineyard Dijon Clones and Clone 777

April 26, 2015September 9, 2016

I could go on and on about Gary Farrell wines. I've never had a bottle disappoint - EVER. There is something about the intensity of flavor matched with exquisite balance that makes Gary Farrell one of my favorite producers. Gary Farrell Vineyards and Winery are located in the beautiful Russian... Read More