It is rich. It is warm. It is a little sweet and a little salty. Its depth of flavor will make you close your eyes in delight. And it can easily be found on menus but not necessarily what you want. (Okay, where am I going with this?) I am talking about French Onion Soup. …
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Dropping the Ball on New Year’s Eve
One of my biggest challenges as a foodie is knowing my audience. I’m not talking about an audience like when I used to line up my stuffed animals and do stand up in front of them. (Betty Teddy never got my jokes.) I’m talking about making the right food for the people who will be …
I’m No Dummy, That Cannoli Is Inside Out
One of my resolutions this year is to entertain more. No, I’m not talking about entertaining like in song, dance or ventriloquism. (Because we all know ventriloquism is real craft that only can only be done by seasoned professionals. Did you see my lips move when I typed that? I didn’t think so!) I’m talking …
Foodie Fun Day #6: Food & Wine Entertaining Showcase
Time of my life, those four words just kept running in my head. Now many fans of 1980’s movies are thinking “Did Barb go dirty dancing again?” Nope, but I think this foodie fun day felt almost as good. (Why do food events always make me want to start singing and dancing?) On Monday, November …
Mailbox Magazine Madness
I hope all of you had a great holiday season. I must apologize that I haven’t posted very much because I’ve been detained with my own festivities. (Festivities meaning I am so bloated from eating too much that I can’t concentrate and am in a postprandial coma.) As I lie on my couch, I am …
Nights Before Christmas
Twas a few days before Christmas and I must confess My baking’s not done and my house is a mess My nights have been filled and I’ve been quite sick I haven’t given much thought to dear old St. Nick I started to worry about passing out treats To all of my neighbors who live …
12 Days of Christmas: Poached Pears (Partridge Optional)
One more week until Christmas….Yipppeee! I am a big kid when it comes to this time of year. I love the lights, decorations and yes, the gifts! My husband is an awesome Santa and I’m not just buttering him up. (But in case that will work….have I ever mentioned that he is the most wonderful, …
Foodie Fun Day #5: Making Bread at The Chopping Block
There are a lot of things I consider “foodie fun” such as trying a new restaurant, going to a tasting and finding a unique market. There is one activity I really haven’t talked about yet and that is taking cooking classes. I know you are all thinking “Oh Barb, you are such a genius in …
Baking with Bacon….The Cupcake’s New Best Friend
‘Tis the season to bake or so that is what I am told but the big problem is that I really don’t enjoy baking. I may have tried out for Masterchef but I’m no Masterbaker! (I think that is a late night show on Cinemax.) I know my issue with baking is that you can’t …
Foodie Fun Day #4: Auditioning for Masterchef
Part of being a “foodie” is taking risks. Whether it is tasting an oddly named dish at a new restaurant or working to infuse new flavors, it is all a gamble on how it will turn out. This weekend I decided to take a risk, I tried out for a reality television show. The show …