Archives for the ‘Dining’ Category
Yum Alert: Figs with Blue Cheese & Honey
Tweet If you’re not the blue cheese type, feel free to move on, but figs with blue cheese and honey [...]
If you’re not the blue cheese type, feel free to move on, but figs with blue cheese and honey are a combination made in gourmand heaven. Recipe and image via Use Real Butter. Ingredients: 2 dozen fresh figs (brown turkey in this case) 4 oz. Gorgonzola dolce blue cheese, room temperature a good honey candied walnuts (optional) For preparation instructions, click here. Related PostsYum Alert... More...
By emilyc • May 18th, 2013 • Category: Dining, Food, FOOD AND TRAVEL, Recipes
5 Ways Papaya Can Improve Your Health
Tweet The first time I had papaya, I was already over it, but then someone told me to try it [...]
The first time I had papaya, I was already over it, but then someone told me to try it with lime squeezed on it – my life changed. It was everything. You must try it. For added incentive, here are five ways papaya can improve your health (including making you prettier). Improve your skin. The high levels of valuable nutrients in papaya help fend off free radicals, which means prett... More...
By emilyc • May 17th, 2013 • Category: Adult Health, Dining, Family Health, Food, FOOD AND TRAVEL, HEALTH, Mom Health
Yum Alert: Crunchy Cashew Thai Quinoa Salad
Tweet This crunchy Thai quinoa salad is vegan, gluten-free, and a complete crowd-pleaser. It’s extra healthy, and the nutritious ingredients [...]
This crunchy Thai quinoa salad is vegan, gluten-free, and a complete crowd-pleaser. It’s extra healthy, and the nutritious ingredients make it a complete meal. How easy is that? Recipe and image via Ambitious Kitchen. Ingredients: ¾ cup uncooked quinoa 1-2 cups shredded red cabbage, depending on how much crunch you like 1 red bell pepper, diced ½ red onion, diced 1 cup shredded carrots ½ cup c... More...
By emilyc • May 16th, 2013 • Category: Dining, Food, FOOD AND TRAVEL, HEALTH, Recipes
Yum Alert: Gwyneth Paltrow Brownies
Tweet This is Gwyneth Paltrow’s recipe, so it’s, like, healthy, but still a delicious dessert. She basically summed up these [...]
This is Gwyneth Paltrow’s recipe, so it’s, like, healthy, but still a delicious dessert. She basically summed up these brownies in a metaphorical statement in Harpers Bazaar: “You know, I use organic products, but I get lasers. It’s what makes life interesting – finding the balance between cigarettes and tofu,” or in this case, between spelt flour and straight-up choco... More...
By emilyc • May 15th, 2013 • Category: CELEBS, Dining, Food, FOOD AND TRAVEL, Recipes
Yum Alert: Warm Chocolate Pudding Cake
Tweet This is chocolate molten lava cake, Martha Stewart-style. The melty, liquid center is the perfect match for the buttery [...]
This is chocolate molten lava cake, Martha Stewart-style. The melty, liquid center is the perfect match for the buttery caramel sauce! Recipe and image via Martha Stewart. Ingredients: 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) cold unsalted butter, cubed, plus more, room temperature, for ramekins 1/3 cup sugar, plus more for ramekins 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped 2 large eggs plus 2 large egg yolks... More...
By emilyc • May 14th, 2013 • Category: Dining, Food, FOOD AND TRAVEL, Recipes
Yum Alert: Roasted Butternut Squash Paratha
Tweet If I could only eat Indian food for the rest of the year, I’d be extremely ok with it. [...]
If I could only eat Indian food for the rest of the year, I’d be extremely ok with it. I’m going through a very serious Indian food phase in my life right now, which explains this paratha recipe. If you like naan and buttery things, you’ll like this. Recipe and image via Just Homemade. Ingredients: 1 small organic butternut squash 1-1/2 cups stone ground whole wheat flour or At... More...
By emilyc • May 13th, 2013 • Category: Dining, Food, FOOD AND TRAVEL, Recipes
Yum Alert: Pink Velvet Cake Truffles
Tweet Happy Mother’s Day! Let’s celebrate moms with some chocolate covered strawberry pink velvet cake truffles! They’re draped in lush [...]
Happy Mother’s Day! Let’s celebrate moms with some chocolate covered strawberry pink velvet cake truffles! They’re draped in lush chocolate and are filled with pretty pink velvet cake. Recipe and image via How Sweet It Is. Ingredients: 1 box white cake mix (I used Duncan Hines again), prepared and baked 1 teaspoon vanilla or chocolate extract (or both) to add to cake batter 1 1/2 c... More...
By emilyc • May 12th, 2013 • Category: Dining, Food, FOOD AND TRAVEL, Recipes
Yum Alert: Baked Blueberry French Toast
Tweet Tomorrow is Mother’s Day, so it’s time to get your brunch ideas in order. You can’t go wrong with [...]
Tomorrow is Mother’s Day, so it’s time to get your brunch ideas in order. You can’t go wrong with this baked masterpiece filled with cinnamon blueberry amazingness. Recipe and image via Greedy Gourmand. Ingredients: Butter for greasing 4 eggs 2 cups whole milk 3/4 cup maple syrup 2 teaspoons cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon sea salt 1/2 lemon, zested 1/2 loaf day-old challah or sourdough 2 cups ... More...
By emilyc • May 11th, 2013 • Category: Dining, Food, FOOD AND TRAVEL, Recipes
Yum Alert: Chocolate Chip Cookie Bailey’s Milkshakes
Tweet This is what happens when Bailey’s and chocolate chip cookies go into a blender together. Today is my sister’s [...]
This is what happens when Bailey’s and chocolate chip cookies go into a blender together. Today is my sister’s birthday, and it only seems fitting that we celebrate with a mashup of cookies and creamy coffee alcohol. Yep, this feels right. Recipe and image via How Sweet It Is. Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups coffee ice cream 1 1/2 cups milk 1/2 cup irish cream liqueur 2 large chocolate chip ... More...
By emilyc • May 10th, 2013 • Category: Alcohol, Dining, Food, FOOD AND TRAVEL, Recipes
Yum Alert: Rosemary Straw Potatoes with Lemon Salt
Tweet These are not fries. Oh no. They are straw potatoes. Big difference. Can you imagine how chic you’d be [...]
These are not fries. Oh no. They are straw potatoes. Big difference. Can you imagine how chic you’d be if you ate these as a meal with a cocktail? Recipe and image via Alexandra’s Kitchen. For the lemon salt: zest of one lemon 4 tablespoons sea salt (I used 3) For the straw potatoes: sunflower oil (I used a mix of canola and vegetable oil) 1 3/4 lb. potatoes, peeled and julienned* (I us... More...
By emilyc • May 9th, 2013 • Category: Dining, Food, FOOD AND TRAVEL, Recipes






































