Disclaimer: I am not a baker. So, when my Salted Caramel Thumbprint Cookies turned out, no one was more surprised than me! #SundaySupper put out the holiday cookie challenge and well you know us, we never met a challenge we wouldn’t try. After all, Midlife...
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...
Chocolate Chip–Cranberry Cookies By Deborah Szekely and Deborah Schneider with Chef Jesús González of La Cocina Que Canta Friday is eagerly anticipated Cookie Day at the Ranch. The lucky staff member who walks around with the basket, handing out cookie bliss, is the...
A Fall Festival Not to Miss: Check out the Jambalaya Jam! Good Eats, Good Music and Good Family Fun! The annual Jambalaya Jam in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is a must for fall festival fanatics. Guests at this incredible downtown street party are invited to dance in the...
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...
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...
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...
Whenever I get ready for a MidLife Road Trip, I have a million and one things to do. One of the most important is to make sure my husband has everything he needs until I return. He works hard and has long days and always looks forward to coming home to dinner. So...
Winter is my favorite time of the year in Florida for a number of reasons, not least of which is strawberry season, which runs December through April. The plump red berries are nutritious and juicy and my family and I look forward to them every year. One of my...
I’ve been having a love affair with Indian food for years. When I received Martina McBride’s Martina’s Kitchen Mix cookbook I had to try her Slow-Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala recipe. I’ve never been to India but it’s high on my list to visit....
Meet Chef Billy Parisi Chef turned video producer Billy Parisi is one of the true culinary media entrepreneurs branching out through the digital world. His recipe videos have accumulated over 7 million views across the web and he has been featured on television,...
