Last night I noticed that one of my fave people, Sunny Anderson, was going to be in Philly for a hot minute talking about her upcoming appearance at the Atlantic City Food & Wine Festival (huzzah! AC goes Foodie!) Now, if you have never gone to one of these events, you really should – great people, great chefs and seriously to. die. for. food & wine. LOVE these events. Earlier today, Sunny dropped by Philly’s The 10! Show and demo’d her Flank Steak with {Read More}
Obsessed With: Crate & Barrel’s French Kitchen Table and Island
July 20, 2010 By 4 Comments
While perusing the goods at King of Prussia’s Crate & Barrel recently, I decided to take a detour from my usual route and went upstairs to “look” at the furniture. I was actually wanting to look at the outdoor furniture for my balcony but after dismissing a few wicker chairs as way too expensive, I spotted this in the corner and my heart sang. French Kitchen Table Isn’t it gorgeous? I could just picture this in a gorgeous townhome {Read More}
Tips & Tricks – Cast Iron Skillets
July 18, 2010 By 4 Comments
For the longest, I have never had an actual cast iron skillet. Sure, I have my Le Creuset but those lovelies are enameled (and let this gal toss them in the dishwasher). After watching one too many episodes of Cooking For Real and Viva Daisy, I noticed that a cast iron skillet appeared to be a favorite go-to piece. Sure, it’s not too expensive and from what my father told me, my Bampa used his cast iron skillet often. So, with that, I decided {Read More}
Anthony Bourdain Might Be Onto Something
July 16, 2010 By 2 Comments
Like many, I’m currently engrossed in Anthony Bourdain’s latest book Medium Raw: A Bloody Valentine to the World of Food and the People Who Cook and he might have an idea that I believe current school districts might want to pay attention to. ————————– Growing up, I have to confess, I didn’t do much cooking, if any. My first recipe I remember making on my own was a homemade lasagna made from a recipe off of the side of the pasta box. My {Read More}
Guilty of Idiocy: MoreRebates.com
July 15, 2010 By 3 Comments
As you all know, when things are good – I tell you and when things, quite frankly, stink – I’ll tell you. Such is the case with MoreRebates.com. When our relationship started, it was good. We went through our honeymoon phase with me testing their program and actually loving the fact that they give rebates for sites that might not be on the typical cash back path. Well, as you know I maintain more than one blog and I use {Read More}
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