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Chef’s Recipe: Adin Langille’s Lamb Boti

Junoon is one of my favorite restaurants in NYC, and I was thrilled when they received their well deserved Michelin star. It is a great value (check out their amazing lunch deal) and the food and service always over-deliver. I was thrilled to hear that Chef Langille would share one of his fall recipes with […]

Haru’s Patron Green Tea Margarita

If you feel like celebrating something, but are no fan of tequila; this cocktail may be just the thing. You can head to one of Haru’s participating locations (Gramercy Park, Wall Street, Broadway, and Sake Bar) and pick one up for $12-13. OR….you can hit up the wine shop and take advantage of their generosity (they […]

Best Valentine’s Gifts in NYC

Maybe you are not the type to go out to a fancy schmancy 8 course dinner. You are more of the creative type and want to step outside the box. Then, think PB & J, dessert tours, and sinfully delicious treats. Epicerie Boulud: 1900 Broadway – Upper West Side/Lincoln Center – Native New Yorkers can pick […]

Winter Recipes: Rushton Smitherman’s Gingerbread Man Cocktail

Rushton Smitherman raises spirits and glasses at Coal Fired Bistro. His cocktails are known to be a reflection of both the classic Italian food served at CFB and of the speak-easy Prohibition era which inspired the restaurant. Rushton loves to experiment and taste so that every cocktail that is served is nothing but spectacular.  This experimentation […]

Fall Recipes: Matt Johnston’s Spiced Caramel Apple

One of the loveliest places to see the foliage is Rhinebeck, NY in Dutchess County. It is calm, has gorgeous shops, plenty of places to see nature, and is really close to the CIA (not the governmental agency silly…the culinary school). This means that there are some amazing restaurants in the area. One of my […]

Fall Recipes: Chad Musick’s Caramel Apple Martini

Chad Musick, the Beverage Director at High Street Hospitality Group in Greenville, SC knows how to make people feel at home. Perhaps it is his warm personality, but we think it has something to do with his delectable cocktails. His Caramel Apple Martini is currently being served at The Green Room in Greenville, SC. We […]

Fall Recipe: Mindy Kobrin’s Pumpkin Banana Muffins

Mindy Kobrin’s food philosophy at Meals on Heels is Don’t Worry, Eat Happy. That’s something we can definitely stick to. Mindy’s goal is to give children, moms and dads all the information and inspiration they need to shop for nutritious, seasonal foods and to turn them into  delicious, family-friendly experiences. Mindy has some pretty solid experience under her Prada […]

Top Five Sexy Halloween Costumes for Women

Ladies, I know you love food as much as I do. So why not dress up as your favorite condiment or brand and look super cute doing it. Here are some of my favorite food themed Halloween costumes for women. Want the costume? Click the picture…you can buy it on Amazon and have it delivered […]

Chef’s Fall Recipes: Michael Farrell’s Seared Sea Scallops with Corn Nage

Chef Michael Farrell has brought a touch of New Orleans to the Cayman Islands. He currently works with Carl Goldner, Food & Beverage Director at The Westin Grand Cayman Seven Mile Beach Resort & Spa where they oversee all of the resort’s culinary properties, including Casa Havana (AAA Four Diamond), Ferdinand’s Caribbean Cafe, Tortuga Beach […]

Chef’s Fall Recipes: Scott Crawford’s Malted Parsnip Soup, Butter Poached Lobster, Tangerine, Vanilla

You know you’ve got something special when you’ve received three James Beard nominations, including “Best Chef: Southeast”. Herons restaurant at The Umstead Hotel has something very special in Chef Scott Crawford and their customers (and professionals) seem to agree. Crawford seems to have the Midas touch. He earned five stars from the Mobil Travel Guide for […]

IvanaBitch: Tobacco Flavored Vodka

You know you crave the taste of that wasser cup that’s been left out overnight filled with cigarettes at a frat party as you bring it to your lips in your hungover stupor. (I know…run-on sentence, but it captures the spirit).  You want it, International Spirits delivers. They have released IvanaBitch, Tobacco Flavored Vodka from the Netherlands. […]

What Nutrition Labels Should Look Like

There has been much talk about nutrition labels lately. Before my infatuation with food began I barely looked at them. Then I went to college, gained a little weight and was forced to start looking at labels and packages. I learned a lot and now I follow 8 simple steps to staying thin and healthy […]

Summer Recipes: Chad Bowser’s Sweet Smoked Lime Jalapeno Chicken Wings

The Easy Bake Oven inspired the love of cooking in many of us during our childhood. Katch Executive Chef Chad Bowser was among us. The Easy Bake led to working at “Feast” which catered to some of California’s top celebs. From there, he went on to become Sous Chef at Mary Brownstein Catering with Chef Will Burgess. He […]

Chef’s Summer Recipes: Chef Austin Perkins’ Goat Meatballs

Growing up in the West Marin Coast inculcated a love of fresh farm produce in Petaluma native, Chef Austin Perkins. He now brings this love of fresh & natural to Nick’s Cove, Oyster Bar & Cottages.  There, Perkins crafts seasonal, sustainable California cuisine with produce, seafood and meat mostly from Marin and Sonoma county farmers, fishermen […]

Durian is Deadly â” NOT!

“Smells like hell but tastes like heaven” and the popular notion that it is an aphrodisiac, the King of fruits in the Asian region that earned fame is known as Durian. Bountiful in the Southeastern part of Asia, Durian is being described as a deadly fruit with its big thorny appearance and very unique scent, […]

Summer Recipes: Terry Walters’ Pumpkin Spice Muffins

If you are looking to make a change in lifestyle, to eat healthier, locally, and more humanely, Terry Walters’s books: CLEAN FOOD and CLEAN START are the perfect resource. Terry is a James Beard Foundation Award finalist and received the Nautilus Gold Book Award. Her goal is to make good health both easy and delicious. […]

Chef’s Summer Recipes: Ken Arneson’s BBQ Chicken Salad

Kenneth Arneson (“Chef Ken”) is a fourth generation Chef whose career started when aprenticed under CMC David Callaway and Chef Bruce Fry in the early 90’s. He honed his skills at Culinary Institute of America in Napa Valley. He joined the team at Cruise West as Corporate Chef and went on to open the House of […]

Chef’s Summer Recipes: Terry Walters’ Jícama Strawberry Guacamole

Going vegan (or vegetarian) does not have to suck. If you’re thinking of making that lifestyle change, Terry Walter’s Clean Food is an essential for your kitchen. Terry is one of the original leaders of the clean-eating movement. She shares recipes, tips, and techniques to help people eat healthy, happy, and most importantly, delicious. We […]

Mochidoki Review

I’m a HUGE fan of Mochi ice cream. If you’ve never had Mochi, you should. It’s a Japanese dessert made up of Mochi (a pounded sticky rice) with an ice cream filling. It’s the perfect size so you don’t feel like a total heifer downing a whole tub of ice cream (so hard to stop once […]

Chef’s Summer Recipes: Scott Crawford’s Butternut Squash Soup with Coconut & Malt

Pennsylvania native, Scott Crawford heads the kitchen as executive chef at Herons restaurant at The Umstead Hotel and Spa in Cary, N.C. His culinary skill has made him not just a Southern favorite, but has earned him some pretty prestigious awards. He was named a semifinalist for “Best Chef: Southeast“by the James Beard Foundation (his third […]

Chef’s Summer Recipes: Adam Mosher’s Butternut Squash and Black Bean Salad

Chef Adam Mosher has a long culinary history. He started cooking at the tender age of 14 and has been cooking ever since. He honed his skills at Navy Culinary “A” (after passing up the CIA) and soon moved up the ranks to become the Wardroom Supervisor preparing dishes for the military elite. While in the […]

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