Oh my, oh my, what an entirely bad blogger am I? This summer I am embracing my preemptive mid-life crisis with vigor by completely turning everything about my life upside down and inside out. So, let me show you what this thing is all about. At twenty-eight years I've abandoned the career ... read more
When the second Cream Cheese Caper, or the Three Cheese Buffalo Burger Pizza , was also rejected I was instantly dejected followed by a rousing burst of resolution to be a Real Women of Philadelphia so I thought I'd bring out the big guns-Mama. Seeing as how the second and final entry r ... read more
Energized by the fun and the flavors of my first Real Women of Philadelphia Cream Cheese Recipe Contest Entry, the Peach and Strawberry Parfait, I quickly got down to ... read more
Four weeks. I have not posted for four full weeks. Basically at this point I am considered deceased in the 24/7 instantaneous blogging world, but I really always loved the idea of posthumously being published so let's cook and write from the grave, shall we?
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I entirely blame the Food Network Challenge series for my rude foodie awakening. I specifically remember watching the Best Chocolate Chip Cookie Contest three years back knowing the recipe I've crafted over many, many years could at least be a contender. Over the past year I've entered ... read more
Today, Cinco de Mayo, is a legendary day for all things Mexican and all things fiesta. Mostly in America, folks drink loads of tequila and try to prevent their imminent hangovers with copious amounts of Mexico's best snack, tortilla chips and guacamole. Sure there is some significant cult ... read more
In my continuing journey in self-discovery and life meaning-making, I think I have come to at least one complete thought. Note, having A complete thought about life takes a very long time to cultivate. If you don't believe me, feel free to strike it up i ... read more
It is no secret that is has been a very, very long time since I could consider myself a practicing Catholic but some old habits die really, really hard. This past Lent Season while I watched close friends and family perform their annual sacrifices participating in a ritual mirroring the s ... read more
Each spring The Annual Florida Film Festival grows larger and larger showcasing more films, more art, and most importantly more food ever so slightly engorging Orlando's cultural viewfinder with each passing festival. Last year's highlights for this Orlando ... read more
Fresh Pickings at Styer’s Orchard
In my previous post I paid homage to the kitchen I left behind in sunny Florida for the hustle and bustle of New York City. But I'm not there yet. Not for another seven days anyway. Before making my way to the big top of big dreams, there was something I had to do first in my home state o ... read more