by Rick Griffin |
Choosing, gifting, and drinking wines for the holidays? Of course, you are! Here is your “wino’s” guide for picking the perfect wine for all of the festivities. Holiday Office Party You don’t have to skimp on quality when buying in quantity for the office party.... 
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When we travel our souvenirs are our memories. And recipes. We collect recipes. We like to bring back some of the flavors of places we have been to recreate the experience long after we are home. On a recent trip to Maui with the Expedia Viewfinders, we had the... 
by Sandi McKenna |
It’s no secret that going to Ireland is on our Bucket List! Seeing Rachel Gaffney’s REAL Ireland however, is on the very TOP of that list! You may have seen her in Gourmet, Martha Stewart Living or in syndication on Hulu, ATT Uverse, AOL, and... 
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Tacos are the perfect food–uniquely versatile and great for breakfast, lunch, dinner… even dessert. Taco! Taco! Taco!: The Ultimate Taco Cookbook – Over 100 Recipes for Everybody features 100 savory and sweet taco recipes that are as easy to prepare... 
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When I was growing up, my mother would always make me eat a bowl of chicken soup whenever I was sick. She would open a can, heat it on the stovetop and serve it to me with saltine crackers. I can’t remember if the soup ever made me feel better or not and I don’t... 
by Rick Griffin |
So Valentine’s Day is rapidly approaching and you need a Valentine vino to compliment the chocolates and roses, something that’s not too expensive, something to win points in the romance department. Think red! I’m playing it safe and going with one... 
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To know us is to know bacon and cheese are two of our very favorite things. Martina McBride’s Martina’s Kitchen Mix cookbook kicks the beloved Bacon Grilled Cheese Sandwich up a notch with a hint of Blackberry Jam. It is a game changer. “This is... 
by Rick Griffin |
After fattening myself up over the holidays, one of my perennial new year’s resolutions is to eat a healthier diet. I usually do pretty well sticking to it until the Super Bowl rolls around. I inevitably find myself at a party, watching the game, and succumbing... 
by Sandi McKenna |
We see the inside of a lot of airports in our travels. Unfortunately, they don’t always offer healthy dining options. Nothing worse than sitting next to someone on a flight who has brought on an aromatic meal they picked up on the concourse on the way in.... 
by Sandi McKenna |
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 Food Network’s Giada De Laurentiis. Buon Appetito!... 
by Sandi McKenna |
There are so many great dishes to make from Turkey leftovers it’s almost impossible to narrow it down to one. Turkey a la King is simple, filling and can be put together in minutes. It may be called Turkey a la King, but it’s fit for a Queen! Turkey Peas... 
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The whoopie pie is not quite a cookie and not quite a cake. In fact, it seems to be the perfect marriage of the two. It is said to have been created by the Amish, it is the official state treat of Maine and there are even whoopie pie festivals.... 