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• Torrone - Italian Nougat Candy

  

  Every year one of Dom’s friends would bring a box of La Florentine Torrones from Rulli Brothers in Youngstown for the holidays. Our friend did not go home this... Read more

  Posted on 08 December 2022 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Very Corny Holiday

  

  Since Lincoln issued his first National Thanksgiving Proclamation in 1863 declaring the last Thursday of November as a national holiday, Americans have... Read more

  Posted on 02 November 2022 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• A Healthier Southern Sweet Potato Pie

  

  With cooler weather and Thanksgiving around the corner, ‘tis the season for making pies. It is also the season for sweet potatoes which we enjoy in many... Read more

  Posted on 27 October 2022 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Gingerbread 101

  

  The tradition of making treats with the pungent spice, ginger, dates back through many centuries and across several continents. Ginger was a plant native to... Read more

  Posted on 11 December 2021 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• "Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire..."

  

  We had the best time last night sitting by the fire, roasting chestnuts and singing Christmas carols! Several years ago, we had our fireplace (which was... Read more

  Posted on 09 December 2021 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Meet the Original Tom & Jerry

  

  This very potent variant of eggnog which is served hot with brandy and rum was a popular drink in the U.S. and England from the mid-1800s until the Eisenhower... Read more

  Posted on 04 December 2021 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Torrone - Italian Nougat Candy

  

  Every year one of Dom’s friends would bring a box of La Florentine Torrones from Rulli Brothers in Youngstown for the holidays. Our friend did not go home this... Read more

  Posted on 04 December 2021 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Ricotta and Balsamic Vinegar = Easiest Appetizer EVER

  

  This simple treat looks very impressive and I have never met anyone who didn't love it. We originally had this at Paul Luna's restaurant Luna Si on Peachtree... Read more

  Posted on 21 March 2021 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• 8 Ways to Support Restaurants During COVID-19

  

  From fine dining to the kitschy and cool, whether it's sushi, pub grub or barbecue, we all have our favorites, and they need us in their time of crisis. Read more

  Posted on 03 January 2021 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Contemplating Resolutions: #1 Drink More Water!

  

  Every year this is on my resolution list. When I was pregnant with our first son, my doctor scolded me at every visit for always being dehydrated, so I put a... Read more

  Posted on 01 January 2021 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Classic Potato Latkes

  

  Every Jewish family has a favorite latke recipe to incorporate into their Hanukkah celebrations. Some are like them flat and lacy, while others are thick and... Read more

  Posted on 16 December 2020 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• 10 Holiday Gift Ideas - 2020 Edition

  

  The clock is ticking and the days growing shorter. If you haven't finished your holiday shopping, there's still time... We have put together a list of some of... Read more

  Posted on 08 December 2020 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Here We Come A-Wassailing

  

  Wassailing is a traditional ceremony with the purpose of awaking the apple trees and scaring away evil spirits to ensure a good harvest. Wassail is a term... Read more

  Posted on 01 December 2020 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Challah: Braided Loaves of Tradition

  

  You don’t have to be Jewish to make a Challah. And, there is no rule that the loaves must be braided although the interlaced dough with its egg-wash sheen is... Read more

  Posted on 17 September 2020 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• The Comforts of Bread Pudding

  

  While Coronavirus (COVID-19) has changed the way we manage our daily lifestyles, it does not mean that we cannot enjoy some of our favorite things. Food brings... Read more

  Posted on 18 April 2020 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Moscato D'Asti: Versatile Wine from a Noble Grape

  

  A recent visit to the Piedmont region of Italy nurtured my understanding of the distinctive and honorableMoscato Bianco grape from which the best Moscato... Read more

  Posted on 14 October 2018 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• What Dad Really Wants: Steak

  

  Thanks to the nagging of the greeting-card, flower and candy industries, Mother's Day has become etched in our collective consciousness as a holiday not to be... Read more

  Posted on 09 June 2018 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Tunisian Tuna Salad Sandwiches

  

  It is officially picnic season. The parks are bursting with families and summer outdoor movies and concerts are plentiful. This Tunisian Tuna Salad is incredibl... Read more

  Posted on 02 June 2018 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Meet Chef Darius Williams & His Jalapeno Simple Syrup

  

  This post is sponsored by Everywhere Agency on behalf of Macy’s, however, all thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.If you live in Atlanta and explored... Read more

  Posted on 31 May 2018 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Dom's Magical Shrimp & Cheese Grits

  

  Outside of the Southern states, a lot of folks have never eaten grits; some have never even heard of them! Known as the "Southern oatmeal," grits were favored... Read more

  Posted on 15 May 2018 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES