I attended the South Beach Wine & Food Festival last month (if you haven’t read my interview with Food Network’s Marcela Valladolid, check it out now!) and it’ definitely foodie’s paradise. I stopped by the Jelly Belly booth for my favorite candy and the presentation was just as appetizing as the flavor. Enjoy!
Handprint Merlot, Meeker Winery
“Blah, blah, blah.” When attending wine tasting and visiting wineries, that’s pretty much what I hear. “Blah, blah, blah.”
Don’t get me wrong, I’m a big fan of sampling wine and touring vineyards and wineries. I plan vacations around touring wineries. It’s just after about five years trying to learn about wine, I still don’t taste the “hint of pear” or “bold black cherry.”
One never knows what they’ll find on the beach. Shells are a given. Along with driftwood. But what about shells on a tree? One of a couple of trees adorned with seashells at Stump Pass Beach State Park, Manasota Key, Fla. (more…)
With age comes wisdom and over the years I’ve come to accept there are people who come into our lives who are meant to be within our circle. They are in sync with our schedules, can pick up conversation with them after years of not seeing each other, and they bring peace and harmony in their own way. They are great traveling buddies, always remember to say a kind word, and seem to reach out at just the right moments in our lives.
And then there are those who create chaos and disruptions. These are the people who you need to force pleasantries and schedules never sync up. They are the ones who let you down. (more…)
Food Network's Chef Marcela Valladolid Prepares to Make Mango Margaritas
Yesterday was my whirlwind trip to Miami for the SoBe Wine & Food Festival and an opportunity to chat with Food Network’s Chef Marcela Valladolid of the TV show, Mexican Made Easy. Chef Marcela is a doll and I really enjoyed chatting with her. She has a contagious enthusiasm for creating authentic and fresh Mexican meals. (more…)
Once again, in the spirit of the Olympics, here are images from my business trip to Vancouver in Oct. 2006. It was my first and only visit and have to say, it’s one of the coolest cities I’ve visited. Enjoy. (more…)
I’m so excited, Food Network’s South Beach Wine & Food Festival kicks off this Thursday (Feb. 25) and I’ll be attending Saturday’s Whole Foods Market Grand Tasting Village to see celeb chefs as Bobby Flay, Rachel Ray,and Emeril Lagasse create super star dishes. Last year I attended Harrah’s Casino Night with Paula Deen (check out the video) and Barilla’s Interactive Cooking Event with Guy Fieri. (more…)
In the spirit of the Olympics, here’s a shot of skates signed by Florida Olympians Caydee Denney & Jeremy Barrett and Amanda Evora & Mark Ladwig, pairs figure skaters who represented Team USA earlier this week in Vancouver. The skates were auctioned off during their send off party in Ellenton, Fla., last month, to raise funds for family to travel to Vancouver. (more…)
Flip Burger Boutique, Atlanta, Feb. 2010
I’d love to share a trip to Atlanta which included a visit to Flip Burger Boutique, animal print robes in a bar, and my “missed connection” at ATL. (more…)
Stayed at the Embassy Suites Birmingham last week during a business trip and had an unfortunate, gross situation. I stepped on a toenail clipping (not belonging to me) and it pierced my sock, jabbed my foot and drew blood! (more…)
