I always knew food had the power to bring people together. I have seen it happen many times before. But I have been pleased to witness this phenomenon most recently in my office. I work in a small office with about 15 people. Let me set the scene; the office itself is like something straight [...]
As you may have read in my previous blog, I have been dieting…all in an effort to feel comfortable in a bridesmaid dress. The good news is that the dress fit well and I felt confident. The bad news is that after dieting and really looking forward to the meal at the wedding, I was [...]
Last week I started counting Weight Watchers Points, again. I have resorted to this dieting method many times over the past ten years and it has always worked for me. I have a slim figure but have noticed that I pack on the pounds much easier now that I am approaching 30 and not running [...]
I entertain family and friends often in my home and when I do, I customarily serve a buffet. I like to offer my guests a variety of delicious dishes with different flavors and textures. I also secretly relish in their praise of my presentation as I spend hours setting up the island in my kitchen [...]
While cooking with my boyfriend this weekend, I realized something very interesting: he and I have completely opposite cooking styles. As much as he is paying attention to detail, reading and re-reading the recipe, and dutifully using his measuring cups and spoons, I am the complete opposite. Ever so quickly, I will dismiss the measuring [...]
This is a great site for our group of food enthusiasts. I especially enjoy the food trivia, culinary quiz, and food quotes. The site also details food festivals and tours around the world, reviews of cookbooks, and serves as a marketplace for some wonderful vintage kitchen posters. The food history page has interesting and fun [...]
A smooth operator I am not. But I sure felt like one blending up some wonderful fresh ingredients for my first foray into becoming a “smoothie person.” My “smooth” feeling disappeared quickly as my rainbow concoction took its turns and started to mysteriously ooze through the blender. But all was not lost and the results [...]
Bamboo Forest (at Mohegan Sun Casino) One Mohegan Sun Boulevard Uncasville, CT 06382 1-888-226-7711 Bamboo Forest website Chinese Food and I have something in common and that something was on display on Saturday evening. Essentially, you can dress us up and take us out, but when it comes right down to it- I am a [...]
Hi All, My name is Jennifer and I can honestly say that food may be my best friend. I don’t think food has ever let me down. When I feel fun and flirty, food will lead me, in my “going out” jeans and high heels to a trendy spot to enjoy a great dish, a [...]
