As the shades of 2010 are drawing to a close, I am confident I can heave a huge sigh of relief and let go of my life changing woes. Not the intro sentence you expected for a post about a cake, eh? Well, what if my story of cake is a metaphor of a cliche yet necessary life ... read more
Does The Foodbuzz Tastemaker Program get any better than reviewing the newest line of chocolates from one of America's longest running chocolate manufacturers, Ghirardelli? No, it does not. Foodbuzz says, "Would you like to receive some new Ghirarhelli Lu ... read more
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
Sometimes I think I'm slow. For example, within the past year I've put forth a sincere effort to buy more locally made food products, produce, and proteins. Having an inspired love for where you reside or a deep respect for the cultivation of the food we ... read more
This past weekend March 6-7, 2010 many Orlando-area residents caught a serious case of chocolate fever when the second annual Festival of Chocolate came to town. Never has The Orlando Science Center seen such a massive crowd arriving in the form of a stampede with appetites in tow to eat, see, and play wit ... read more
When Cupcakes Become Eye Candy
The cupcake phenomenon has seriously hit its stride with little boutiques and cupcake trucks popping up all over the United States like cupcakes are the vaccine to cure our recession blues. And whose to say they aren’t? One small sweet treat can momentarily relieve the ... read more