Snow Cream Cocktail
Snowed in by what is being called “The Situation 2010” here in Nashville, I concocted a new cocktail I dubbed: Snow Cream 1/2 cup of espresso* 1 jigger vanilla vodka 1 jigger 1921 Tequila...
Pork Tenderloin with Sun-dried Tomato Cream Sauce
My grandfather was a pig farmer, so growing up I ate a lot of pork: sausage, bacon, country ham, cracklins, pig fries, pork chops, ribs, pulled pork, pork roast, ham…. These days, one...
55 South Opens in Franklin
Seems like this is turning into “Ode to Jason McConnell” week. Monday I told you about his guacamole, and now I’m spreading the word about his newest undertaking: 55 South – a southern comfort...
Me and Guacamole
Let me start by saying that I could very well be one of the world’s least qualified guacamole reviewers. Up until about a two years ago I hated the stuff. Wouldn’t touch it. But...
Watch Out Chi-town
Here I come again! That’s right folks, I’m heading to the Windy City this weekend for the 2nd time in less than 3 months. Don’t you know I must really love that place if...
Advancing My Education
My wine education that is. It’s almost here and I’m sooooooo excited I can hardly stand it: Fido’s Wine Education Series 102! If you have no clue what I’m talking about then I have...
Your Vote Counts
I mean, it’s probably not quite as important as a presidential election, but still… The Metromix Nashville Best of contest is under way and a few of my favorites are on the list. Who...
Meatless Monday: African Stew
A couple of weeks ago I see this on Twitter: “Making an African stew for photo shoot tomorrow. Smells like curried ginger sweet potato peanut butter cookies…w little bits of jalapeno”. And I swoon....
Restaurant Week Reminder!
There’s still plenty of time left to take advantage of Nashville Originals Restaurant Week! I had a wonderful meal at F Scott’s on Tuesday night, and tonight I’m looking forward to visiting one of...
Free Whole Foods Cooking Class
I happen to know for a fact that some of you made a New Year’s resolution to kick your cooking skills up a notch this year, so I’ve got just the thing for you....
