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Regift the Fruitcake - January 15, 2010

I hope this concept is still going well past the holidays. Fruitcake typically doesn’t make it to the top of anyone’s holiday wish list.  This…

Candy Cane Brownies - December 28, 2009

I hope I never see it all… It’s just such a pleasure to come across new things. The Charleston Cookie Company is a new thing…

The Return of Nestle Mint Morsels – Well, Almost - November 25, 2009

Eric and I dreamed of the moment that Nestle again would make their mint-chocolate morsels so we could use them in our Mint Mania Bars…

Recessionary Sandwiches - November 23, 2009

The “lunch wars” are taking off. Everyone is fighting for your newly reduced lunch budget. Hey, we’re all tightening our belts, so who wants to…

CorningWare National Recipe Contest - November 20, 2009

Just one month remains to enter recipes into the CorningWare SimplyLite National Recipe Contest. The contest kicked off in August,  inviting any/all home cooks (18…

Mikes Lemonade Goes Pink - October 25, 2009

There’s a new limited edition flavor from Mike’s Hard Lemonade that launched during the Fall.  The company introduced Mike’s hard pink lemonade to mark the…

CLIF Kids Offers Safety Tips for Halloween - October 5, 2009

My boys always often made fun of what I gave trick-or-treaters for Halloween. This registered dietitian didn’t give candy, instead I gave pumpkin-imprinted pencils, raisins…

The 100-mile Menu - August 27, 2009

In July, The Plaza Hotel (in New York) unveiled a new signature drink, the POMONA. The drink was created to further promote The Plaza’s ‘100-Mile…

Man on the Moon Commemorative Cheese - August 24, 2009

I mean, really? It’s just too funny not to post! So, apparently the first man on the moon is going to be commemorated in cheese!…

A River of Waste: The Real Food Inc. - August 20, 2009

The theatrical release of Food, Inc. has certainly got a lot of people talking. It is in this line of thinking that Cinema Libre Studios…

27th American Wine & Food Festival - August 7, 2009

The 27th American Wine & Food Festival is upon us! For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.AWFF.org. The celebration, benefiting Los Angeles chapters of…

Eat a Pizza, Win a Vegas Vacation… - July 24, 2009

A free trip to Las Vegas for eating pizza… Hard to turn that down! I’ll admit that I’ve never even tried this place (hey, I’m…

Kettle Brand Create-a-Chip Challenge - July 17, 2009

Ahh.. the potato chip. The smallest of slices of true Americana. We all have our favorite flavors. Are you a BBQ fan, maybe Salt &…

Chick-fil-A Peach Milkshake - June 23, 2009

Since my initial move to Atlanta a few years back, I’ve realized there are certain things that are sacred, things that you just can’t make…

The 125 Best Foods for Men - June 11, 2009

In the current economy, everyone is eating out less and shopping more.  Of course we all want to know that the products we’re putting into…

Economist’s Food for Thought Dinner - May 28, 2009

It’s hard to ignore something so bold; So I must let you know about an event where two of my favorite things collide (The Economist…

Taste of the Nation - May 14, 2009

I had the extraordinary experience of attending Taste of the Nation this month. The event was held at the breathtaking ballroom of the Georgia Aquarium…

$5000 Recipe Contest - May 7, 2009

Did that get your interest? Fishing for frugal recipes – Winner catches $5000!! Regal Springs Tilapia (the world’s largest producer) is searching for recipes. The…

The Last Case of Tim Tams – Charity Auction - May 4, 2009

A Tim Tam is a bit of an odd cookie, and one rarely seen in the United States. They’re chocolate biscuits, originally made by Arnott’s…

NEO Restaurant – Uncorked - March 25, 2009

NEO is one of the most upscale steps yet in the developing Atlanta dining scene. The contemporary Italian restaurant at The Mansion on Peachtree is…

Widmer Brothers Drifter Pale Ale - February 12, 2009

Widmer Brothers Brewing started as a dream for two brothers who just loved beer.  In 1984, Kurt and Rob Widmer helped lead the Pacific Northwest craft…

Viennetta is Back, Sort of - November 21, 2008

Years ago a reporter asked me to name some supermarket foods I wouldn’t be embarrassed to serve to company. Frozen Dairy Dessert Breyers Viennetta was…

Samuel Adams Hallertau Imperial Pilsner – Goodbye Joe Six Pack - November 5, 2008

Joe the Plumber has been the latest buzzkill term of the never-ending presidential election. Well Samuel Adams thinks both the plumber and Joe Six Pack…

Carvel’s Ice Cream Cupcake Cakes - October 16, 2007

Everybody’s rediscovering cupcakes — from fancy New York bakeries to wedding cake bakers. And now Carvel has gotten in on the trend with its ice…

Cocktail with a Cause—Absolut-Style - October 5, 2007

Absolut New Orleans, a limited-edition flavored vodka inspired by that great city, just recently debuted. This slightly fruity, somewhat peppery libation will be available only…