My Fabulous Chicago Weekend
The cast of characters: Ellie, Amanda, Mandy, and me Word of Warning: This may be the longest post I’ve written thus far, so you may want to grab a drink and a snack before...
Blackberry Cream Cheese Coffeecake
Lately I’ve been reminiscing about the wine country trip Ravi and I took a couple of years ago. Our friends Dan and Lisa just got back from celebrating their anniversary in Napa and Sonoma,...
And The Winner Is…..
Congratulations to ALANA, winner of the first ever Eat.Drink.Smile. giveaway- a one year subscription to Cooking Light magazine! Here’s what she had to say about her favorite holiday dishes: I have two so I...
Tweet Me Right! Amerigo
As I explained last week, I’m kicking off my new Twitter series, “Tweet Me Right!” by showing some love to the Nashville restaurant I believe is a shining example for all businesses using Twitter:...
My Gift To You
Ready or not, the holidays are fast approaching and I don’t know about you, but I’ve already started jotting down gift ideas for friends and family. Coming up with unique goodies can be difficult,...
Spicy Teriyaki Mushrooms
Since I’m still unpacking and recuperating from a whirlwind girls’ weekend in Chicago, today I’m just going to share something quick and easy with you. Sauteed mushrooms are pretty simple to create without even...
Watch Out Windy City
By the time you read this I’ll probably be up in the air, in a cab, or making my way down Michigan Avenue. Yep, I’m going to Chicago for the weekend! Great meals ahead,...
Tweet Me Right!
Today I’m introducing a new series I’m calling “Tweet Me Right!” that will cast the spotlight on some of my favorite food and beverage Twitterers. Over the next few months you’ll get to hear...
Tonight- Keeping It Local
Visits to the farmers’ market make me happy. Perhaps you’ve noticed my enthusiasm from this post, or maybe this one, or this one? But now that colder weather is setting in, I’m feeling a...
Pumpkin Black Bean Soup
Years ago my friend Lauren passed this recipe along to me after she discovered how delicious it was, and I stuck it in my recipe box where it sat until yesterday. Shame on me...
