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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... 
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For coconut lovers, these cupcakes are a must. They are extra-moist and feature a strong shot of coconut flavor in every bite. RECIPE: Toasted Coconut Cupcakes Ingredients: CAKE: 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon salt 2/3 cup softened... 
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Chef Jeremy Langlois of Latil’s Landing Restaurant shows us first hand how to make his famous Mango Crab Cakes. If you ever visit the Houmas House Plantation and Gardens, you’ll definitely want to give these a try. Here’s the recipe from Chef... 
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Tailgating is one of my favorite things to do with Midlife Road Trip. There’s something about the smell of charcoal, lighter fluid, and grilled meat that just makes me happy. I am always amazed at the quality and creativity tailgaters are able to exhibit in preparing... 
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We’re celebrating National Hot Dog Day reminiscing our visit to Pink’s Hot Dogs! It’s definitely worthy of your culinary Bucket List. Hollywood has a ‘must-see’ list too large to cover in a few days, but no visit would be complete without a stop at... 
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Tired of the same old, same old? Wings, Beer & pizza left you uninspired? Why not Kick Up Your Next Cocktail Party with Craft Beer Cocktails and Pairings. Ashley Rouston, a.k.a. The Beer Wench is well known amongst the craft beer community. She is a... 
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My wife is a huge fan of the PBS series, Downton Abbey. While I’ve been in the room with her while she watched it, I’ve never really paid attention to it. Since I am usually on my laptop tweeting or setting my fantasy football lineup, I would be hard pressed to name a... 
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The Beachcomber Cafe at Crystal Cove just off the Pacific Coast Highway in the Historic District of the Crystal Cove State Park is a throwback to yesteryear. Smack dab on the beach, sand in your shoes, the open air patio features breathtaking sunsets and fabulous... 
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We visited The Catch, just across from Angels Stadium in Anaheim, California where Rick witnessed the making of the famous “OMG Burger” – an enormous eight-pound cheeseburger! Check out the video below! 
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It’s no secret that we love to eat. In our travels, we’ve been blessed to experience some of the best food on the planet. We’ve compiled a list of 13 sandwiches that should be a part of your culinary Bucket List! We have pictures of most of these sandwiches;... 
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When you think of Napa, California, you think of wine, as you most certainly should. Napa Valley produces some of the finest wines in the world. Every serious oenophile has a pilgrimage to Napa on his or her Bucket List. But even if you’re not really into wine,... 
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“The only real stumbling block is fear of failure. In cooking, you’ve got to have a what-the-hell attitude.” ~ Julia Child You know you’ve made a huge contribution to the culinary world when your entire kitchen is assembled in the Smithsonian... 