This is the perfect drink for Halloween parties since it tastes great and is very simple to make. The Blood Shot 1 part Iceberg Vodka 1 part Peach Schnapps 1 part Jagermeister 1 part cranberry juice Mix, pour over ice, let cool then strain into shot glasses and serve! For more tasty drink ideas visit [...]
Racks Downtown Eatery in Mizner Park had the potential to be a great hidden gem in Boca Raton, and I was looking forward to writing a great review of the restaurant. From the moment I walked through the door, I was greeted by a happy, friendly hostess and a clean, modern-looking restaurant with raw bar, [...]
I love cooking, and I love to entertain. However, planning a dinner party (or any group get together) can become stressful, especially at the last minute. That’s why I was pleased to receive this expert how-to list of tips from Chef Jimmy McIntyre, Executive Chef of New Zealand’s seven-suite destination retreat – Otahuna Lodge (www.otahuna.co.nz), [...]
Yesterday, I told you all about my new-found love affair with New England Coffee (I still love my Tassimo, but the novelty there has worn off, since I’m not a big fan of their pod pricing and since, unlike Keurig, they don’t offer refillable pods). Today, I’ll be filling you in on New England’s counterpart [...]
Last weeked I had the opportunity to tour the SheCon expo floor, demo some great products, and sample some truly awesome food and beverage items. As a semi-reformed coffee addict (no caffeine, please), I was pleased to be able to sample New England Coffee’s decaf variety (which I promptly picked up at the local Publix, [...]
Hall Wines (Napa Valley – www.hallwines.com) presents its Second Annual Cabernet Cookoff (www.cabernetcookoff.com), taking place April 11th from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. HALL Wines is first winery in the state of California to be Gold LEED certified by the U.S. Green Building Council, and received its Organic Certification from the California Organic Farmers in [...]
If you haven’t already heard, cupcakes are making a MAJOR comeback. And I’m not talking about your Duncan Hines box mix with tub frosting. Today’s cupcakes are miniature works of art – carefully crafted to look like elegant cakes, and served up in a myriad of flavors that makes Baskin Robbins seem to have a [...]
While Northerners are shoveling out and locking up indoors to avoid the cold, Floridians have plenty to look forward to in February – and one of my personal faves is the Delray Beach Garlic Fest. Slated for the weekend of February 11, the 2011 version features excellent live music, a Gourmet Alley sponsored by Publix; [...]
In Miami, there are primarily two destinations if you want to hit some serious nightlife action: South Beach and downtown Miami. While South Beach offers celeb-filled nightclubs and some of the most-talked about hotspots in the country, downtown Miami holds its own with an eclectic mix of clubs, lounges, and hot restaurants that are favorites [...]
Since my husband was so in love with the sauce he tasted at Solera, I decided to share my abuela’s recipe for Cuban Sofrito, a slightly modified, definitely delicious version of the sauce he sampled at Solera:
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