It's February so I thought it would be fitting to post this pink Garbanzo Beans and Beet Salad. February is also American Heart month and this salad is very heart healthy. And everyone needs a pink, healthy salad in their life, right? I am a huge fan of garbanzo beans. Or should I say chick peas? Up […]
My Favorite Kitchen Items
Take a look at some of my favorite kitchen items. I can't live without these things! Happy new year everyone! I really took a hiatus in 2016 but I am back and will be blogging every week......finally!! I have been cooking plenty of food but just not writing about it. You can take a peek at […]
Grand Lux Cafe on National Dessert Day!
If you haven't tried desserts from the Grand Lux Cafe, you need to! Read on! Today is National Dessert Day and I am going to make you crave something sweet. Last week I was invited to sample some desserts from Grand Lux Cafe and believe me, it was a very sweet evening. First, the wonderful people […]
Food Wine Conference 2016 (#FWCON)
About a month ago I attended The Food and Wine Conference in Orlando. I have been staring at my computer several times over the last few weeks while random happy memories of the conference go through my head. I keep flipping through the numerous pictures taken on my smart phone but my blog post screen stays blank. It is […]
Blueberry Caprese Salad with Balsamic Dressing
This blueberry salad is loaded with fresh mozzarella, basil and a balsamic dressing for a surprising twist on traditional Caprese salad. You are going to love this unique summer berry salad. One of my favorite things about summer is the produce. While NJ is known for tomatoes and corn, let's talk about blueberries. NJ is […]
Easy Dinners to make this week!
Check out these five easy dinners! Family meal time will be stress free! Last week I took a little vacation to Florida. It was nice, relaxing and I barely lifted a finger. I didn't even (GASP) cook. My daughter was on a Habitat for Humanities spring break trip and my husband had to work. So […]
Atlantic City Eats and Restaurant Week 2016
Atlantic City Restaurant week is always a great eating experience. Check out this preview of where you can get great dining! Tomorrow starts Atlantic City restaurant week and I was able to sample some of the great restaurants they have to offer. I am no stranger to all the great food Atlantic City has to offer. […]
A Dallas Food and Fun Getaway
I spent 4 days in Texas on a Dallas food and fun getaway. Steak, BBQ and fried chicken were part of the itinerary.Read about all the great food I had. I'm back to my blog and I have to say I've been eating pretty well lately. Two weeks ago, the family and I took a […]
Making Holiday Dinners Easy!
Making holiday dinners easy is not hard to do. Follow these tips and there will be no worries. Only a great dinner! Thanksgiving is in a few days and more holidays are right around the corner. I personally love cooking up a big dinner if I have the time to do it. Today I am starting […]
South Jersey Fall Food Finds
My latest fall food finds in south jersey!My heart is heavy as I have been learning about the latest senseless tragedies in France tonight. I just don't understand what is happening in our world today. Human beings are supposed to take care of each other and for the most part they do. There is so […]
Pie Party! (Pies, Pies and More Pie!)
Last weekend I attended a pie party. Come on, you know you're jealous! Who wouldn't want to travel to New York City, wear stretchy pants and gather with a group of fabulous food bloggers and writers to eat pie? These were homemade pies by the food writers and bloggers. Let me also mention that this event had […]
Local Summer Eats in South Jersey
Summer is almost over and my kids have gone back to school. But it was a summer of fun and local eats. Of course, food was included in all our vacations and outings. While we ate fabulous meals at restaurants on vacation, I am lucky to live in a place that has great food. Whether […]
Grill The Perfect Burger for your BBQ!
Here are some tips to grill the perfect burger. Because it's not a good BBQ without them! We love to have friends over to BBQ. Unfortunately the summer gets a little hectic and we have not had as many BBQ's as we would like to. That's ok because fall is right around the corner and […]
Food Wine Conference 2015 Recap
Three weeks ago I attended the Food and Wine Conference 2015 in Orlando. It was a great weekend filled with food, wine, and plenty of good company. It was held at The Rosen Shingle Creek Resort. As you can see by the view from my window, it was a beautiful place. This whole weekend was […]
Philly Style Grilled Meatball Sliders
Grilled meatball sliders are such a fun twist on traditional grilling fare. Tender grilled meatballs are cooked on skewers then piled on slider rolls with onions, peppers, and melty provolone cheese. You are going to love serving these Philly-style meatball sliders at your next BBQ. Our family loves to cook dinner on the grill in […]
Miami and Florida Keys Family Vacation
We had a wonderful Miami and Florida Keys family vacation. Such a beautiful destination with lots of great food!Last week, my family and I spent an extra long weekend in Miami and the Florida Keys. I have always wanted to go there and for some reason have never been. Well, it was a little last minute […]
Saucy Shrimp with Zucchini Noodles & Crispy Prosciutto
It's time to get saucy and make some shrimp and zoodles! What are zoodles may you ask? It's the new fresh food trend. Zucchini gets spiralized so they look like thin noodles. My husband doesn't like the word zoodles or zucchini noodles. He insists that they are not noodles and you should not call them that. I think otherwise […]
Banana Chocolate Chip Breakfast Cookies
Banana Chocolate Chip Breakfast Cookies are a quick grab and go breakfast. Your kids will never leave the house without breakfast again. I am not going to lie to you. These cookies are good but they are not bakery style cookies to take to a party. And they are not as good as having […]
Preserved Lemon and Caper Shrimp
I jumped on the scale the other day and thought someone was playing a joke on me. I turned quickly and thought my husband or son had their foot on the edge on the scale. There was no foot to be found. Husband? Son? Daughter? Dog? Nope! Just me and my big ole butt. How could […]
Think Spring : Five Easy Dinners!
Can you believe it's March already? I am thinking spring. Mother nature likes to play jokes on us and we have freezing rain in the forecast all the time. You would not know that spring is around the corner with the 15 degree temperatures we have been having. Enough mother nature! So just to push things […]
The Best Italian Meatball Recipe from It Ain't Sauce It's Gravy
One of the best Italian meatball recipes is from the cookbook, It Ain't Sauce, It's Gravy. If you love a good Italian meatball, you must try this recipe! I hope you are hungry because today we are talking Italian meatballs. Let me first tell you that I am a meatball snob. I very rarely order […]
Happy Holidays and NYC Fun and Food!
NYC fun and food around the holidays. New York City is a magical place at Christmas time! I hope everyone had a Happy Hanukkah and Merry Christmas! Can you believe the new year starts tomorrow? My family and I have been enjoying this holiday week with plenty of fun and food. It started right before […]
Pillsbury Bake Off Winner! Peanutty Pie Crust Clusters
The new 47th Pillsbury Bake Off Winner is Beth Royals! I am so excited for Beth and her family. She is creative, a great cook and so kind. I was lucky (thank you Lisa Keys!) to be in the studio audience of The Chew yesterday with several other friends from Cooking Contest Central. This is a cooking […]
Concord Grape Sorbet
Concord grapes have always taken a soft spot in my heart. My grandfather grew them and I remember the scent of those sweet grapes when I visited my grandparents. Still to this day, I go in the fridge and open a box of grapes just to get the smell in my brain. They are available […]
The Big Harvest Potluck!
Two weeks ago I was able to experience one of the best food blogging weekends ever. I will admit that I usually get a little crazy the day before a blogger conference. I get stressed knowing I will be gone for a few days and my husband will have to make sure the kids go to all the […]
Atlantic City Food and Wine Festival Recap!
Here is my recap of the Atlantic City Wine and Food Festival. Lots of food, wine and fun! A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of attending the Atlantic City Food and Wine Festival. It was a whirlwind weekend where I ate, drank, socialized and ate some more. I couldn't have asked for a […]
Colavita Recipes Party and Grilled Vegetable Pasta Salad!!
Get some great Colavita recipes from my summer party. Included was a grilled vegetable pasta salad using Colavita pasta. So good! You know I love to entertain. And I love olive oil and everything Italian. So I was one happy lady when Colavita asked if I would have a party using a bunch of their […]
Atlantic City Food and Wine Festival 2014
In two days I am headed to Atlantic City for the AC Food and Wine Festival. Renowned chefs Robert Irvine and Marcus Samuelsson will host the open air festival this year with Martha Stewart also hosting several events. It is not too late to plan a foodie weekend at the shore. There are still tickets available […]
Italian Nachos - Take A Bite Out Of Italy
Take a bite out of Italy with these Italian Nachos! They are loaded with sharp cheese, olives, prosciutto and basil. Perfect for game day! Italian Nachos for World Cup Game Day Are you watching the World Cup? It's a great excuse to make some gameday food like this Italian Nachos recipe. Our house is filled […]
Philly Food Trucks Vendy Awards
If you have ever been to Philadelphia, you'll know there are some great Philly food trucks. Recently I went to The Vendy Awards which was a fun time trying the best the food trucks have to offer. It was one yummy day! Last weekend I attended the fabulous Vendy awards in Philadelphia. It was […]
The Philly Vendy Awards
Have you ever gone to the Philly Vendy Awards? It's a fun delicious day honoring some of the best food trucks in Philadelphia. I love the food truck concept. As a kid, I refused to eat hot dogs from a supermarket package but loved getting a Sabrett hot dog from a street cart. Then I went to […]
Happy Whole Grain Sampling Day!
April 2nd is Whole Grain Sampling Day and all across the world, people will be eating and trying healthy whole grains. Oldways and The Whole Grain Council started this initiative in 2012 to raise awareness on the health benefits of eating whole grains. They also taste so good! I love the texture and nuttiest of whole grains. They are loaded with all […]
A Shamrock Shake For St Paddy's Day
Happy St Paddy's day everyone! Usually the leprechauns come and mess up our house but today they pulled a bigger trick on us. They messed up our soccer and baseball fields. Our driveway is slippery and the streets are a mess with snow. Darn leprechauns! I am going to turn my heat up, get under a […]
Salsa Fresca with the Magimix by Robot- Coupe Food Processor
Make this unique salsa fresca in your food processor. You won't be disappointed! I think I made the best salsa ever and it was purely by accident. Maybe not the best ever but one of the best. Have you ever planned to make something but then realized you were out of something? It was snowing. And […]
Roasted Asparagus With Eggs
Roasted Asparagus with Eggs is a great vegetarian meal. It's low-carb friendly and delicious! My son just had baseball try outs this week. Yes, it's that time of year where things get as hectic as possible and we have soccer practices, baseball games and track meets to go to. Hopefully that means warmer weather but I […]
Two Great Beef Stew Recipes
I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for the Certified Angus Beef® brand. I received product samples to make these beef stew recipes and facilitate my review. It's been a rough winter this year. I am not sure my children have had a whole school week without a delayed opening or […]
Salted Almond Chocolate Rice Crispy Treats
These Salted Almond Chocolate Rice Crispy Treats are the perfect sweet treat. I love adding them to my kids lunch boxes. This post is sponsored by Hershey's but as usual all opinions are my own. ********CONTEST CLOSED******** Remember the yummy Hershey's spreads that I have been snacking on for the last month? Thanks to Hershey's, I […]
Bacon and Cheese Wrapped Pierogi Appetizer
If you're looking for a fun and flavorful twist on classic pierogi, these bacon and cheese-wrapped pierogi appetizers are the perfect bite-sized treat. The smoky bacon adds a savory, crispy contrast to the tender pierogi, while the melted cheddar gives each bite a rich, gooey finish. Paired with sour cream for dipping, these pierogi appetizers […]
Homemade Chicken Salad With Dill Pickles
This homemade chicken salad with dill pickles is so easy to make and tastes just like the shredded chicken salad recipe from your favorite deli. Whenever our family heads to New York City, we like to try a new deli. While my husband judges the deli by their pastrami and corned beef, I look straight […]
Arugula Salad with Beets and Fennel
This arugula salad with beets is light, healthy, refreshing, and perfect for a delicious lunch or a dinnertime side dish! Beet Salad Recipe Backstory When I eat lunch out at restaurants, I often order a salad. When I see a beet salad on the menu, I get really excited. Since I have not been eating […]
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