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Mint Julep Is the Only Drink for the Kentucky Derby. Plus, a Fabulous Hat!
A girl like me has really big dreams. Some say they're over the top. But, one is certain to come to fruition, soon! I daydream about the going to the Kentucky Derby. I mean, really! It's the quintessential Americana classic high society event that brings for...
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Breakfast at Inn at Biltmore & A Night’s Stay
There are few invitations to leave Atlanta I never turn down. Going to D.C. is one, international travel, whether personal or on a media trip is another and less frequent, quick regional hops to fabulous places. The latter, mostly because they're only for a ...
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#FlanFridays: Dark Chocolate Ganache & Raspberry Sea Salt Flan for Valentine’s Day
I don't do Valentine's Day. Since I've been blogging, I've always found a way to make reference to it, either via a savory recipe or sexy libation. In the same reference I always advise that for me, it's nothing more than S.A.D. -- Single's Awareness Day!
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A Sexy White Pizza. Fig & Truffle w/Sage = Deliciousness for Days!
Being part of a gourmet cooking club has its pluses and minuses. It's great in that you explore wonderful new themes and ingredients and are charged with creating something unique based around that theme. It's also wonderful in that you get to virtually meet...
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An Organic Farm Breakfast in Cabo San José
I've been in beautiful St. Croix for the fabulous food & wine experience and finally a spare moment to log in! Not to mention 3 photo shoots and an unexpected invitation to be featured in a music video all last week and the latter thanks to my rocking' cu...
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Salted Black Truffle Caramel Ice Cream {Helado de Trufa Y Caramelo Salado}
'Hello, spring! Yes, you are here sweet friend, and that means I am ready to indulge in all your yumminess, your sexiness and your enticements. I'm going to have fun with you this season, especially since I have lots of edible goodies begging to be tickled.'...
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#FLANFRIDAYS: 9 Spice Rum & Ginger Flan: Serious Love.
It's #FlanFridays and you know what that means!! A new flavor to woo and get you all giddy about custards and, uhm, pressure cooking. I've neglected to talk about my affair with the cooker for a while now, and still will leave it for another post, because......
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Two Bean Sage Chili w/Truffle Oil
(This post originally appeared on Friday Jan. 7th under the Dean & DeLuca Gourmet Blog section of this blog (in the right column)). It's being featured in the main section as a trial. Thanks for checking it out!)
National Bean Day was Wednesday and I ha...
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A Typical New Year's Feast: Oxtail in Red Wine & Tomato Sauce (Rabo Encendido)
I can hardly believe it's 2011. I'm still partially stuck in 2010 which is not a good thing. This year promises a lot of favorable change and major accomplishments for me so allowing a lingering heart and mind in 2010 can only slow down the process!
While I t...
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POM Wonderful Harvest Tour, Part II & Video: Inside the Orchard
If you are a regular reader, you may remember I went on an exclusive trip to POM Wonderful's headquarters and orchards exactly one year ago. I briefly blogged about it here and even shared a video of the sexy fly over we did in their private jets. How fun was...
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