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PEAR AND ROQUEFORT QUICHE

If If real men don’t eat quiche, I want to sit next to one the next time I’m at a

Posted 11 March 2010 § CHEESE § ENTERTAINING § ENTREES § RECIPES ‡ Comments (0) ° Tagged: , , , , , ,

PAD THAI

Last time I saw Bangkok, I took cooking lessons at Epicurean Kitchen, a cooking school

Posted 18 February 2010 § ENTREES § RECIPES ‡ Comments (0) ° Tagged: , , , , , , ,

KISSES

What we’re describing is a KISS.

In other words, it’s also this:

A PECK, a BUSS, a KISSAROO,

A SMACK, a SMOOCH-

Posted 08 February 2010 § CANDY § COOKIES § DESSERTS § RECIPES ‡ Comments (0) ° Tagged: , , , ,

BACON OLD FASHIONED

So guess what J. Walter Thompson’s marketing agency thinks is up and coming for 2010? Their official trend-spotting list of 100 Things to Watch in 2010 places “Bacon Everywhere” at number 7. Bacon popular?  Like duh! Could have told you that myself. So could Red Kitchen and Bar. This fashionable dining/drinking hot spot located in The [...]

Posted 05 February 2010 § DRINKS § ENTERTAINING § RESTAURANTS ‡ Comments (0) ° Tagged: , , , ,

SUPER BOWL MUSTARD

CHECKLIST FOR SUPER BOWL SUNDAY

Friends invited.
TVs set up.
Snacks bought and deli platters arranged.
Beer chilling.
Dill mustard made.

Done!
SUPER BOWL MUSTARD

(A sweet spicy mustard that adds wonderful kick to sandwiches.)
1 can (2 ounces) [...]

Posted 01 February 2010 § CONDIMENTS § ENTERTAINING § RECIPES ‡ Comments (0) ° Tagged: , , , ,

MIAMI AIRPORT FOOD

Miami International is just about the only airport in the world that I actually look forward to long layovers between planes—at least long enough to pop into La Carreta Restaurant for an overload of rich and flavorful Cuban food. Recent renovations brought this Cuban chain from the terminal outside of security to the inside. Now [...]

Posted 28 January 2010 § AIRPORTS § RESTAURANTS § TRAVEL ‡ Comments (0) ° Tagged: , , , ,

LEMON CHESSS PIE

Today is National Pie Day. Schools should be out, banks should be closed and mail delivery stopped, but I’m afraid that all the attention this holiday is going to get will come from dedicated cooks baking pies. That being the case let me tell you about a knockout pie worthy of the holiday.
The recipe comes [...]

Posted 23 January 2010 § DESSERTS § ENTERTAINING § PIES § RECIPES § RESTAURANTS § TRAVEL ‡ Comments (0) ° Tagged: , , , ,

CANYON RANCH NOURISH COOKBOOK

Canyon Ranch’s new cookbook, NOURISH authored by corporate chef Scott UehleinC

Posted 16 January 2010 § BOOKS § DIETS § ENTREES § RECIPES § SPAS ‡ Comments (0) °

KING CAKE

So I was going to give you a recipe for king cake—you know—that luscious coffee cake that, in Louisiana, reigns over parties, festivities and celebrations from January 6 (to honor Kings’ Day, the meeting of the three wise men with the infant Jesus) to Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday, February 16 this year).
Traditional king cakes are [...]

Posted 06 January 2010 § DESSERTS § PRODUCTS ‡ Comments (0) ° Tagged: , ,

MINDFUL EATING

Here’s a New Year’s gift—an eating exercise that could: (1) change your life-long relationship with food, (2) help you lose weight and, at the same time, give you more pleasure from eating and (3) increase your awareness of ingredients making you a better cook.  No need to thank me.  I was introduced to mindful eating [...]

Posted 04 January 2010 § HELPFUL HINTS § SPAS § TRAVEL ‡ Comments (1) ° Tagged: , , ,

SWEET SPRING SAVINGS

SKI

So here’s a good deal for ski fans. Fly into Telluride Regional Airport (TEX), book lodging through Telluride Central Reservations (1-800-854-3062) and get a $100 credit toward your airfare. Book a Ski & Stay package with participating lodgers and save even more: 5% off lodging and 15% off lift tickets. The offer is valid throughout the month of March, but only to the first 250 callers.

Not to be outdone, some of Santa Fe’s best resorts, hotels and B & Bs are offering sweet ski deals, many running to April. Catch a bargain and make a booking at Ski Santa Fe.

SPA

LaSource, a luxury all-inclusive spa resort in sunny Grenada, offers two Summer Specials that must be booked by March 31. Either 14 nights for price of 10, or seven nights for the price of five, valid on travel between June 1 and November 1, 2010. Each special includes, among other pleasures, a variety of spa and beach activities, meals at a choice of venues, master’s classes (when available) and daily (excluding arrival and departure days) spa treatments and dives for those certified. Sigh!

The AAA Five-Diamond Grand Velas Resort Riviera Nayarit introduces a Family Spa Package where kids up to 16 years old stay and eat free and parents and kids receive spa treatments. The special package rate,which represents a savings of $700 to $2000, is based on an all-inclusive two-night stay, with two kids sharing a room with parents. Great for spring vacation rejuvenating, this offer runs through April 30th.

SEA

For a healthy value, check out Crystal Symphony’s September 5th  Wellness at Sea cruise: 14 days from London to New York, two-for-one fares, $1,000 per person shipboard credit and free air transportation from more than 20 North American gateways. That’s on top of 15% drop in fares for 2010 voyages. For more about this ship-shape cruise see Crystal Cruises.

Forever Resorts double dips the deals for houseboat rentals at their nine marinas located in California, Nevada, Arizona and Missouri. Book one of the qualifying boats by March 31, depart June 11 to 18, 2010, and stay a minimum of four days to receive not only a discount on the boat rental, but also a fuel credit. Now is the time to gather your family or a group of friends and get away from it all, except each other, at good value prices.

SUN

Sitting on the glorious Grace Bay Beach in Turks and Caicos, Ocean Club Resorts, offers a “Stay 5, Pay 4″-night special running from April 5 to May 31, 2010 and a “Stay 7, Pay 5″ special from June 1 to Dec. 20. Can’t beat it.

The Renaissance Curacao Resort & Casino, the first new full-service, branded hotel to open on the Island in 16 years, is offering up to 50 percent off its regular rates for booking and travel by April 8, 2010.


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