SOBE 2009: I’m So Excited…

No, don't worry - I won't break into a rendition of the track from The Pointer Sisters.  I'm not THAT cruel and, of course, my singing is banned here in the Sunshine State. Tomorrow I'm headed down to sunny South Beach for the 2009 Food Network's South Beach Food & Wine Festival.  Granted, I'm crazy tired from the daily grind but when a gal hears that some of her fave personalities (and bloggers) will be in the area, well then - one needs to go. Sadly, one of my fave chefs/blogger … [Read more...]



Chefs to Watch: Jose Garces…

Iron Chef is one of those shows I try to watch and, most of the time, I root for the Iron Chef competing (well, unless it is John Besh). I know that you have to be one hell of a chef to even go up against once of the ICs so when I saw that Philly chef, Jose Garces was facing off against MY fave, Bobby Flay, I was torn. Like the issue I face with sports, you can't be a Philly gal and NOT root for the home team! My crew would shoot me if I went against the grain. So, I cheered on Jose Garces when … [Read more...]



Recap: Next Food Network Star from FNDish…

The Amateur Gourmet's Adam Roberts and FN Star Sunny Anderson have some great commentary on last night's episode.Check it out. Sunny, chica - get out of my head. Last night I dubbed Lisa "Posh" and leave it to you to call out "The Neck" done Nipa Style. I will say this, I liked everyone's recaps, both on FN Dish and on the blogs, the most. And, of course, I got a kick out of the guest judges, especially Morimoto & Giada.What did you think of last night's episode? Did you watch?This content … [Read more...]