Miscellaneous thoughts

Image by gpadams It’s amazing how much a place can be associated with its food. I’ve discovered that food is a great way for me to keep my connection going with the Mediterranean every time I return from there. One of my favorite things about …

We’ve never done a photo feature before on this blog, and this seemed like a perfect way to do it. Here are ten awesome easy meals for fall, with photos by the quite wonderful Amanda Koo.

We rarely do a blog touting our own meals, but I felt it was time. Our meals are great, after all!  We’ve had some changes to the menu over the years, as the owners and chefs work out more recipes and refine the menu. And …

If there’s a hate/love relationship we all as human beings share, it’s our relationship with sugar. Think about it. Sugar is sweet; it tastes good and makes other things taste good. It gives dessert its taste and ultimately appears in so much of our food …

Most of us want to have a wedding that reflects who we are. Travel lovers might want to bring out their traveling passion and share it with all of their guests on their special day through some worldwide yummy beverages! Ideally I’m sure you’d rather …

Guest Post The modern world moves at a fast pace––too fast, if you ask me––and to get up in the morning, and then keep up with the never-ending demands of work, school, family, and a social life, it takes a lot of energy. This, of …

Coca-Cola is arguably the most famous brand on the entire planet, but how much do you really know about the soft drinks company? Coke and Pepsi Pepsi are undoubtedly Coca-Cola’s biggest competitor. In fact since the 1980s the two companies have been ‘fighting’ the ‘Cola …

Whether you’ve spent hours slaving over a gourmet meal or are simply going to have a microwaveable meal for dinner, plating techniques can make all the difference in how you feel about your food and how you maintain your diet.  If you’re trying to stick …

Honestly, who doesn’t love to eat? It’s an American pastime, really, and food has tons of associations with social functions and the ability to alter mood. So why is it, anyway, that when we get upset with something or someone, our first instinct is to …

Typically, it’s rare to be able to find “fast” food that is healthy – the McDonald’s, Wendy’s, and Burger King’s of the world might be delicious, but their food is also mostly overrun with sodium, fat, and calories. But, when you’re short on time and …