By Sandra on 2012/04/16
26 ft tall, this towering sculpture of Marilyn Monroe’s infamous pose in “The Seven Year Itch” can be seen in Chicago’s Pioneer Court at the 400 block of North Michigan Avenue. We Ask You: Caption This…. Tweet
Posted in Blog | Tagged Chicago's Pioneer Court, Marilyn Monroe, midlife road trip, The Seven Year Itch, therapy for a midlife crisis |
By Sandra on 2012/02/28
Join us as we visit the New York Times Travel Show and the 600 exhibitors who represent more than 100 countries! We’re getting all the dish on amazing travel destinations! Tweet
Posted in Blog | Tagged countries, New York, NY Times Travel Show, travel |
By Sandra on 2012/02/15
Ingredients: – 1.5 HAAS Avocados, shelled, pitted and diced – Juice of 1/2 of a lime – 1 tsp fresh chopped cilantro – 1 tbls of fine minced red onion – 1/4 tsp of diced fresh jalapeno – 1 tbls of diced tomato Combine all ingredients in mortar and pestle or small mixing bowl, thoroughly [...]
Posted in Blog, Food, Recipes | Tagged avacado, cilantro, Guacamole, jalapeno, tampa, The Lime |
By Sandra on 2012/02/13
I have been a fan of cooking shows for years, since back in the day when I would have to wait for Saturday when public television would air a handful of chefs whipping up their specialties. Fast forward to 2012 and to my utter joy, 24/7 you’ll find cooking show after cooking show. One of [...]
Posted in Blog, Food, Recipes | Tagged creamy mushroom sauce, debi mazar, extra virgin, Gabriele Corcos, gnoochi, peace and pasta, recipe, sage butter, tuscany, under the tuscan gun |
By Sandra on 2012/01/31
When in doubt ask an expert and we did just that. Who better than etiquette expert and mom of two boys, Patricia Rossi to tell us how to navigate the Super Bowl party! Tip #1: Tweet
Posted in Ask The Experts, Blog |
By Sandra on 2012/01/20
Ashley Rouston, a.k.a. The Beer Wench is well known amongst the craft beer community. She is a self-proclaimed craft beer evangelist and social media maven on a mission to advance the craft beer industry through education, inspiration and advocacy. Beer Wench … Now, That’s an unusual career choice. How does one become a beer wench? [...]
Posted in Blog, Guest Posts, Recipes | Tagged ahsley rouston, beer, beer mixology, cocktail, pairings, sommelier, the beer wench, turbulence |
By Sandra on 2012/01/01
Purple Grape Granita * 1/4 cup purple grape juice * 1/4 cup brewed green tea, chilled * 1/2 cup frozen blueberries * 4 ice cubes * Pinch of Stevia or artificial sweetener to taste if desired Mix all ingredients together in a blender and refreeze. When frozen, blend again for an icy, refreshing treat. [...]
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By Sandra on 2011/12/21
Q1. What’s your go-to place for last minute gifts? #NUTS @TravelProducer My checkbook! Cash is easy & it’s usually the “right size.” @Shaun_Tabv Walgreens or CVS pharmacies, believe it or not! @Lenny_the_dog The neighbors X-Mas tree @2Travelaholics: - World Market. So much random and awesome stuff to be found. Tweet
Posted in NUTS |
By Sandra on 2011/12/15
We love our pets! My husband often jokes about how I pay more attention to them than him. They’re family members. They sit on my lap as I watch TV. We hang their Christmas Stockings beside ours on the mantel. Wherever I am in the house, they are not far behind. As I write this, [...]
Posted in Blog, Food, Guest Posts | Tagged holiday dining, Lucy Postins, pet food, pet safety, Sandra McKenna, The Honest Kitchen |
By Sandra on 2011/12/07
Oprah isn’t the only one who has “Favorite Things” … With the holidays upon us, we thought this would be the perfect time for us to share some of our ‘Favorite Things’ Over the next couple of weeks, we’ll be highlighting some of the things we love from food & wine to things that we [...]
Posted in Blog | Tagged Bacon Soap, Bose Noise canceling Headphones, Footzy Rolls, Oprahs Favorite Things, Sweets Soaps, Tech Candy, Vitamix |
By Sandra on 2011/11/25
If you’re anything like me by the time Thanksgiving is said and done, I have had enough of the ‘fixins’ so I went in search of an un-turkey like recipe and found a simple & quick one by Giada. Buon Appetito! Tweet
Posted in Food, Recipes | Tagged Food Network, Giada De Laurentiis, Now What? Turkey Bolognese #Recipe, recipe, Thanksgiving Leftovers, Turkey Bolognese |
By Sandra on 2011/11/22
Q1. It wouldn’t be Thanksgiving without______ #NUTS @TravelProducer Stating the OBVIOUS: The Mayflower, Pilgrims & Native American Indians. @VitraSin friends, family, mashed potatoes, stuff, and pie! @thecitizeNY someone at the table unzipping their pants @2Travelaholics family, football and a day off work! @myekulis . Tofurkey! (shout-out to all my fellow veggies/semi-veggies!) Tweet
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By Sandra on 2011/11/22
Oprah isn’t the only one who has favorite things …. With the holidays upon us, we’re looking for your favorite things … We want YOUR best gift giving ideas …. We want to know, everything from the latest & greatest to the chia pet of yore. We are especially interested in gift items that are [...]
Posted in Blog | Tagged adventure, chia pet, food, holiday gifts, midlife road trip, Oprah, travel |
By Sandra on 2011/11/18
Regis Philbin has long been a mentor of mine. Not in the sense that we knew each other but he was someone I studied, admired and respected. He got his ‘big’ break in his 50′s and today he started his next chapter at 80! Tweet
Posted in Blog | Tagged Bucket List, Live with Regis and Kelly, my mentor. How do you measure a career?, Regis Philbin |
By Sandra on 2011/11/17
I had the pleasure to dine at Timpanos Italian Chophouse in Tampa the other night. It was a great meal and I tasted just about everything on the menu from meatballs to mussels. One of my favorite dishes was the Shrimp Fra Diablo. Packed with flavor and a little kick, the Shrimp Fra Diablo was [...]
Posted in Blog, Food, Recipes, Reviews | Tagged asparagus, fettucine, marinara, olive oil, recipe, Shrimp Fra Diablo, spinach, tampa, Tampa Bay, Timpanos Italian Chophouse |
