• Top 5 Signs a Food Blogger’s Headed in the Right Direction

    5. Neighbors ask, “How’s the latest food contest going?” when seen outside. 4. They’re asked with skepticism, “Did you take those photos yourself?” 3. Comments and tweets from readers announce, “I’m making your recipe tonight!” 2. Other publications ask them to contribute their writing. 1. People send photos of the food…

  • Henna Art on Cake = Fabulous!

    David Lebovitz posted this on his Facebook page earlier today, and I just couldn’t help from showing it here. It’s “what happens when you give a henna artist a piping bag with frosting,” and isn’t it fabulous?? Source: tumblr.com via Elise on Pinterest  

  • Kitchen Must Have – What’s Yours?

    I’m not a big fan of kitchen gadgets, especially those that are good for only one thing – and I DO realize that I’m in the minority here, as most people I know really love their food chopper, apple corer, etc. Having said that, I definitely have a few go-to utensils…

  • Yes, My Friends – It’s Pickle Toothpaste

    Twitter and Facebook have both been aglow with discussions about cupcake toothpaste today. Given the flavors they’ve come up with for kids’ toothpaste (strawberry, bubblegum, etc.), I’m not surprised that cupcake toothpaste has broken through, especially with our recent pop obsession over cupcakes. But, I am surprised to find other flavors…

  • For the Crispy Bacon Lovers!

    If you like your bacon flimsy and uncrispy, then stop reading now. Unless you think you could be a crispy convert, because who likes undercooked bacon anyway? Weirdos, that’s who. Anyway, I refuse to join the microwaved bacon club, mostly because bacon cooked the old-fashioned way is just SO. MUCH.…

  • It All Started In 1984

    So, as it turns out, I’ve always been a foodie at heart. My mother recently stumbled upon a an intriguing find from 1984…. My first written recipe. For FIG BARS. Yummy. I was a fan of Fig Newtons as a kid, so my guess is that’s where the inspiration stemmed…