Entering Brio Tuscan Grille transports you to the Tuscan region of Italy. Whereas it is larger than most of the restaurants we experienced in Tuscany, the feeling is similar. Having hiked 14-18 miles a day through Tuscany and...
Read MorePhilip J Lloyd, CEC – Executive Chef from Charlotte, NC I first met Phil in 2002 when I interviewed him for a show I hosted, “Dishing with Carolina Chefs” for Time Warner Cable which ran from 2002 to 2006. He...
Read MoreYou can click the Eat, Drink & Be Merry! link and here the show now.On March 23rd I joined Lisa Smith and Nancy Reid on The Big BlendBlog Talk Radio Show, Eat, Drink & Be Merry! This is always a high energy show I...
Read MoreWe mentioned that Linda Kissman was collecting recipes for the time around St. Patrick’s Day. Well, she has an interesting soup from Thornton Winery in the Temecula Valley of California developed by their Executive Chef...
Read MoreToday’s recipe is from Corian Linkogle, Owner of Briar Rose Winery.The Hill Team is a huge fan of the Briar Rose Wine. We shared some Cab that was exceptional. Thank you Corian for sharing this.Irish Soda...
Read MoreDuring my childhood, St. Patrick’s Day always called for corned beef and cabbage, which was not my favorite meal. What was a treat was corned beef hash with eggs the next morning or, just as good, grilled Reuben sandwiches...
Read MoreSous Chef Kristen Lyons Of the McCully House has made several appetizers for us. She knew we wanted some easy choices and came through with flying colors. Kristen’s emphasis is on light, easy and healthy – a magic...
Read MoreTapino LOCAVORE Affinity Dinner February 09Norm and I were fortunate to be invited to a LOCAVORE dinner held at Tapino Kitchen Wine Bar. Once every 5 or 6 weeks, they do a LOCAVORE dinner where all products are from Arizona....
Read MoreThis post features the recipe for Porters Poached Rogue Valley Pears Panna Cotta. The recipe for the candied hazelnuts that are part of the dessert works with any not and I frequently use it for pecans or almonds.While in...
Read MoreThis is probably the last cookie posting for this year. This is another one I liked, but not as much as everyone else. For others, it was a favorite. If you make this, I’d love to have your feedback.Maralyn &...
Read MoreRecipes from Garden Cafe at the McCully House in Jacksonville, Oregon.Sous Chef Kristen Lyons Of the McCully House has made several appetizers for us. She knew we wanted some easy choices and came through with flying colors....
Read MoreIn general, we do not write about negative happenings in our column. However, with all that is going on in the world, it is important to travel smart and hopefully safely. I traveled 2 days after 9-11, so I’m not one that...
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