By Vicky Akins on 2011/12/30
One of my favorite things about holiday parties is the variety of foods you usually have to choose from. A table is laid out before you, with so many choices, you literally take a spoonful of everything, just so you can taste it all. Our brains know it may be a long time, before we [...]
Posted in Blog, Food, Recipes | Tagged appetizers, crostini with Prosciutto, Easy Egg Rolls, Fast and Easy Appetizers for a 'tasty' New Year! #Recipes, New Years Eve, recipes, steamed shrimp |
By Midlife Road Trip on 2011/12/19
Here’s something sure to “shake up” your next party – the Buffalo Chicken Milkshake as seen on 30 Rock. It’s different, it’s easy, it’s quirky and … it’s delicious! Special thanks to our friend Monica Sanford for bringing this fun video with step by step instructions to our attention. Tweet
Posted in Blog, Food, Recipes | Tagged 30 Rock, buffalo chicken, holiday parties, milkshake, recipes, shake, television, unusual recipe, video |
By Vicky Akins on 2011/11/29
Passed down from generations this recipe is as rich in memories as it is ingredients Tweet
Posted in Food, Guest Posts, Recipes | Tagged apricot, cookies, dessert, Hungarian Apricot/Walnut pastries #Recipe, pastries, recipe, walnuts |
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 Rick Griffin on 2011/11/23
Nothing says celebration like the sound of a Champagne cork popping. So this week as I celebrated both of my parent’s birthdays and the first anniversary of Midlife Road Trip’s #NUTS (Not-so Usual Therapy Session), I popped the cork of two Bafefoot Bubbly Champagnes. Most of the guys at the celebration seemed to prefer the [...]
Posted in Food, Recipes, Wine | Tagged Brut Cuvee, celebration, champagne, cork, drinks review, hoildays, Pink Moscato, wine |
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 |
By Midlife Road Trip on 2011/10/11
Some of our favorite finds are unique foodie experiences. We found what turned out to be one of the biggest surprises at The Catch in downtown Anaheim. Just a stone’s throw from Angels stadium and the Anaheim Grove, you can’t turn your head without seeing a big screen TV showing any sport imaginable. But hang [...]
Posted in Blog, Food, Recipes, Reviews | Tagged Anaheim Stadium, avacado, cerviche, Chef Neslon Barillas, Chef Tom Hope, citrus, Orange County, shrimp, The catch. Anaheim |
By Midlife Road Trip on 2011/10/03
You often hear about fussy kids and sneaky recipes. This recipe will not only fool the finicky kids in your life but the grown ups as well. This gravy has so much flavor they won’t have a clue that it’s jam packed with goodness Tweet
Posted in Food, Recipes | Tagged gravy, pork, pork loin, recipe, roast pork, Roast Pork with 'Magic' Gravy #Recipe |
By Midlife Road Trip on 2011/10/01
The Beachcomber Cafe, vintage 50s-inspired beachy California cuisine with spectacular oceanside view. Tweet
Posted in Food, Recipes | Tagged Crystal Cove, Newport Coast California, recipe, spinach, sunset, The Beachcomber, The Beachcomber's Spinach Truffle Mac #Recipe, truffles |
By Midlife Road Trip on 2011/10/01
For coconut lovers, these cupcakes are a must. They are extra-moist and feature a strong shot of coconut flavor in every bite. RECIPE: Tweet
Posted in Food, Recipes | Tagged coconut, Coconut Cupcakes ... a real palate teaser #recipe, cupcakes, dessert, sweets |
By Midlife Road Trip on 2011/10/01
Cooking Time: none Servings: 1 Preparation Time: 5 minutes 6oz Greek yogurt 3 tablespoons of honey 1/2 lime 1 1/2 cups of fresh fruit (diced) 1/4 cup granola Tweet
Posted in Food, Recipes | Tagged alta lodge, fresh fruit, granola, greek yogurt, healthy, honey, lime, recipe |
By Midlife Road Trip on 2011/09/29
An Autumn treat: Pumpkin Pie Pinwheels Now that fall has arrived, it’s time to whip up a few seasonal treats. Here’s a twist on the classic pumpkin pie. This version is simple, quick and doesn’t require a fork. Recipe Below. Tweet
Posted in Blog, Food, Guest Posts, Recipes | Tagged A New 'Twist' on an Old Favorite Pumpkin Pie... No Fork Required #Recipe, midlife road trip, pie crust, pumpkin, pumpkin pie |
By Midlife Road Trip on 2011/09/07
When did your love of cooking begin? My love of food began at a very young age. My parents separated when I was around 7-8 years old and I remember coming home from school and wanting something to eat. I started cooking small items and the casserole was one of the first things I learned [...]
Posted in Blog, Food, Guest Posts, Recipes | Tagged Chef Felisha Wild, Chef Felisha Wild ~ Her Passion FOOD! #recipe, ourdailysalt.com, Pumpkin Sparkle Cookies |
By Midlife Road Trip on 2011/08/23
We recently stayed at the Four Seasons in Los Angeles, and Hollywood was a buzz about its newly renovated Windows Lounge. Plush sofas, comfortable armchairs and an inviting outdoor patio provided us a great place to relax and sample enticing appetizers from around the world, try a specialty martini (or two) and peruse the extensive [...]
Posted in Blog, Food, Recipes | Tagged Beverly Hills, Chef Ashley James, Crab Tostadas with Chipotle remoulade, Four Season Los Angeles, Hollywood, Windows Lounge |
By Midlife Road Trip on 2011/08/15
Eating Chicken Kiev in Kiev. Rick checks that one off the Bucket List! We have included a delicious Chicken Kiev Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse and Food Network Tweet
Posted in Blog, Food, Mongol Rally, Recipes | Tagged #MongolRally, Chicken Kiev, Eating Chicken Kiev in Kiev, Emeril Lagasse, Food Network, recipe |
