French designer Jean Marc Gady at Design Public recently designed this new, gourmet trio plates. The gourmet trio is born out of joining together of three gourmet plates into a visually interesting and functional art. I…

This was an interesting combination I wasn't so sure about, but it turned out very yummy.

This is a guest post by Kirbie's Cravings. When I make something I like, I tend to make it several times in a row, trying out different variations. After making the bacon egg cups, I tried several variations including…

The number of people in the United States with food allergies is increasing. Suddenly people aren't just allergic to nuts and shellfish - not even to dairy and wheat. It's fruits, garlic, beef, and rice. Or combination…

Growing up as a 90's kid, I am convinced I had the all-time best childhood. Why? Not only were there amazing TV shows, but there were amazing snacks, drinks and candies. Yes, I know you can still find most of these produ…

This is a guest post from CakeSpy Time for High Tea? More like high time to give tea sandwiches a totally sweet makeover, with these slim and dainty but devilishly decadent frosting-filled Sprinkle Cakewiches. I got thi…

With the recent passing of summer, I thought I would post about something that instantly reminds me of my favorite summer vacation. What might that be? Fudge. The reason this reminds me of summer vacation is because I o…

Besides food blogs, restaurants, magazines, and food events - Food Network is one of my favorite guides to foods and restaurants. When my family and I first got Food Network in our cable package, I was so excited becau…

This is a guest post from Feast on the Cheap Mariel here. When I was a wee middle-schooler, my best friend at the time used to love making sweet breads. Banana bread in particular was her forte and we spent many an afte…

I just got my Food Network magazine in (yay!) and one of my favorite sections is the Food News. In particular, the thing that caught my eye from the October issue is that those who eat candy tend to have smaller waists…

Has anybody else been noticing these spooky decorations and hints of orange & black that's been shyly appearing in store stacks? It is now nearly the end of September, and yes, America is too keen to seek for a ne…

This is a guest post from Cupcakes and Carrot Sticks A dessert that’s delicious and good for you? What could be better? How about five minute preparation time, and no baking? These almond butter chews are incredi…

Ga Ming wrote a really great post about some snack foods that have been discontinued since our childhood. It got me thinking about all the stuff that I personally miss. While I loved all of the things on Ga Ming's post…

There is an innovative cereal bowl that may change your life. One of the most annoying things ever is soggy cereal. I'm sure we're all familiar with this problem.

I made monkey bread this past weekend and I'm in love! I've had it before, but this Martha Stewart recipe was perfection. That all being said, you would not believe the trouble I had getting my friends to eat some of…

If you're at all like me, you sometimes buy bananas in bulk thinking you'll eat them all. If you're like me, you also hate waste. One great fix is to make banana muffins!

I've been trying to eat healthier (relatively) lately and have fallen head over heels with Fat-Free Greek Yogurt. I tend to opt for FAGE Total 0% Greek Yogurt since it's only 100 calories and provides 18 grams of protei…

This is a guest post by Thibeault's Table. Are you familiar with the "Seven Year Rule"? If you don't like a particular food, you should try it every seven years. You might find that your taste buds have changed. That…

A social media outburst has resulted in the banning of a 600-year-old traditional dog eating festival in Qianxi, China. Each year, approximately 15,000 dogs are killed in the festival. The festival commemorates a battle…

Last weekend was pretty chilly here in The Big Apple and I had a strong craving for authentic ramen noodles. So my boyfriend, my sister, and her boyfriend, and I drove to the city and stumbled upon this ramen noodle res…

This is a guest post by Kirbie's Cravings. After making my pizza bites, I had enough dough leftover to make another pizza. I thought about making a pizza pie, but then I decided to try making pizza pull apart breads i…

I don't have my own kitchen, since I still live at home with my family. My family especially my father loves to stock up on food and water in our house. Any way, I spend a lot of time in my kitchen familiarizing myself…

This is a guest post by Kirbie's Cravings Eclipse Chocolat has been on my to-do list for quite a long time, but my last few attempts to visit always failed. Finally, on our last attempt we were able to eat there. Eclip…

I've been wanting to make macaroons for a very long time now, but every time I think about it I get a little bit scared. I always found the making of macaroons to be quite intimidating. There are so many things that co…

This past Friday (September 16, 2011) my best friends and I tried 456 Shanghai Cuisine (located in Chinatown, a restaurant that was reviewed by Sam Sifton of The New York Times). If you can back track to a post I wrote…

This is a guest post from ChowTimes. Minoo prepared a no bake snacks dessert for the Gilmore Park Church Community Kitchen to end the meal. We enjoyed this Coconut Chocolate Cluster as it's chewy with a crunch and n…

This is a guest post from For The Love of Cooking. My daughter just got braces and her mouth and teeth are hurting her badly. To cheer her up this afternoon, after an excruciating orthodontist appointment, I made…

I am probably one of the few college students who doesn't drink coffee. I don't know what it is about coffee that makes me hate the taste. However, I could smell coffee beans all day long because I absolutely love the s…

A local restaurant is currently following me on twitter called La Casa Bella was asking me to write a restaurant review. They initially wanted me to write a restaurant review herebut, I decided to share with you the rev…

This weekend I am going to visit my boyfriend, Kevin, at his school UAlbany. Since we're both college students, we try not to spend our money like crazy by always going out to eat when we're together. We try to always c…

I'm such a sucker for quirky kitchen or food gadgets. Seriously, if I had my dream kitchen, it would be full of random and funny utensils and appliances. There's so many awesome products out there, but here's my top 10…

This is a guest post from Cake Spy So, the other day I received a review copy of this book. It had a gorgeous cover, and an alluring title: Sweet Confections: Beautiful Candy to Make at Home. The book was written by Nin…

This is a guest post from Kirbie's Cravings Got Nutella? Check. Flour? Check. Egg? Check. Alright, now you have everything you need to make these delicious three ingredient Nutella cookies. After I made these four ingr…

I am not a coffee drinker whatsoever, but sometimes I get a craving for a caramel flavored coffee-type drink, like a latte or a frappuccino. When I get these cravings, I need to fulfill them immediately. So I march into…

Chocolate. There's something undeniably irresistible about chocolate. The word itself is sensual and romantic. The creamy, silky texture, the deep, dark, elegant color, the exquisitely sweet, rich flavor, that tantalizi…

This is a guest post from Dozen Flours. I've been making pumpkin bread for many years, even before I ever started baking with any confidence. This was mostly due to how easy this recipe is to make. All you do is dump…

Working on the new apartment has led me to think about what I really want in a kitchen. Unfortunately, since I'm only living in this apartment temporarily (and on a budget), I can't execute the ideas I have for my dream…

This is a guest post from Christie's Corner. I was going to post this on Monday, September 19th, official Talk Like a Pirate Day. But I used up all my lame pirate jokes back in 2006 when I needed a tie-in for my rumba…

This is a guest post from Kirbie's Cravings. I know I previously mentioned that a Kearny Mesa location of Smashburger is opening soon and I included details on how to get invited to the VIP Sneak Peek party, but I&rsq…

This is a guest post from ChowTimes. What do you do when you have left over ripen bananas? Normally, I will bake a banana cake. But, since it's summer, I would not want to heat up the home with the oven. Another of my f…

If you ever want a southern fix, just go to Cracker Barrel. Fried okra, dumplings, cole slaw..I just get hungry thinking about that place. I have to admit that I'm a creature of habit though so once I find something I l…

This is a guest post from Grilled Cheese Social. I've always had big dreams for my toaster. Well sort of. I know it might sound strange, but ever since I saw The Brave Little Toaster when I was like five, I've had…

Wherever I go I seem to be surrounded by food, not that I'm complaining (obviously). Food is not only found in supermarkets, restaurants and drug stores, but it's been seen as inspiration behind so many beauty products.…

This is a guest post from For The Love of Cooking. I had leftover blueberry pie filling and a couple of pie crusts in the refrigerator. I decided to make my kids an extra special after school snack so I made them h…

It seems to me that most people get into debates about which fast-food Mexican restaurant chain can make the better burrito. A lot of people say Chipotle does it better, and some argue that Moe's is the best. There are…

A classic candy I will never stop loving are M&M's. There is just something about them that make me smile. Maybe it's the fact that they have they have been around forever, or that they have the best commercials. Si…

It's only been a few weeks since I first had a pasta dish with clams and I've got to tell you, I'm falling in love with it. Honestly, I don't like oysters or mussels, but recently I became infatuated with clams and past…

This is a guest post from CakeSpy. Fact: when you have over 30 birthday cakes, you're bound to have some leftovers. And after my BYOC (Bring Your Own Cake) birthday party to celebrate my recent 30th birthday, I found my…

This is a guest post from Teczcape. A foodie is not a geek? I don't think so. I was so engrossed looking at all these Geeky Gadgets. The concept of "indexing" chopping boards is not new. Personally, I use a bamboo c…

As a college student who commutes to school by subway/walking, I need to use food storage products that are good for travel. My schedule is super packed, so I need to each my lunch and dinner on-the-go. I don't carry a…

You eat your nutrient, vitamins and pills but who would have thought the day would come that you could swallow your perfume! That's exactly what scientists at Harvard are working on right now according to Greenmuze.com.…

Yesterday I went grocery shopping with my roommate Tania. I had all the items from my list in my basket...except one: Ben & Jerry's Mint Chocolate Cookie. Yes, you read that correctly, I said cookie notchip. I heade…

Attention Whole Foods Lovers: Whole Foods currently has a coupon on Living Social that you must purchase today! Pay $10 for $20 to spend on your Whole Foods groceries. Not only are you paying half-price for yummy, organ…

This is a guest post by Teczcape. Channa (Chickpeas) Curry should have been done with chickpeas (garbanzo beans); BUT this was tweaked and done with black beans. As an alternative, the dish turns out quite different in…

This past weekend I went to the movies with my two roommates. We saw the new Matt Damon movie Contagion. It was amazing, and so much better than I thought it would be. After seeing Contagion it really made me think abou…

As a restaurant goer, there are sometimes things that can turn me off entirely to a place. In Amherst, where I go to school, there's a fairly popular restaurant called Fresh Side. Since being at school, I've been a few…

Making use of the leftover ingredients that I had from yesterday, I decided to use it to make Shakshuka for brunch. Shakshuka is an Israelian dish of Tunisian origin, and there are many variations of this recipe.

Did you know it was Bourbon Heritage Month? I didn't, until I saw an article about it on Huffington Post.

So with websites like StumbleUpon, Pinterest, and Foodgawker, I could probably sit in my room and look at recipes all day and not get tired of it. I've decided that I need to stop being so passive though, and actually tr…

I have to admit that I'm not a huge fan of bananas, but I love banana pudding. I feel like this dessert is always a must-have at potlucks and picnics and my friend Tiffany makes some of the best banana pudding ever. Giv…

In my opinion, burgers are quite unique. They are made specifically to a persons taste. Burgers can be rare with cheese, bacon, mushrooms, ketchup. Or...they can be well-done with pickles, onion, mustard, ketchup, lettu…

Almost every restaurant I've been to or go to, I always order an appetizers with either my boyfriend or my friends. A friend once asked, "What do you think about appetizers? Why do you like them?"

Eating in NYC is probably one of the best experiences. However, if you don't know what you're looking for it can be quite difficult. Obviously, everyone wants to eat at a great restaurant. It's pretty hard to tell a gre…

This is a guest post from Christie's Corner. No one guessed the meaning of yesterday’s mystery sign. Via Facebook, email and other sources, readers hazarded the following guesses: clackers “dual hose bibs f…

I'm always on the lookout for new, easy twists on classic desserts. I try to make desserts that are different and stand out from that plate of chocolate chip brownies. As previously noted here, one of my favorite desse…

Bubble Tea has became a popular Americanized name for pearl milk tea and other similar tea and juice beverages that originated from tea shops in Taiwan.I love bubble tea and I always associate it as one of life's simple…

Vitasoyis a brand of beverages and desserts in Hong Kong. It was founded in 1940 and it now operates under the Vitasoy International Holdings Limited based in Hong Kong. "Vitasoy" products were centered on the high-pro…

I was strolling through the Fashion Show Mall at the Las Vegas strip a couple of days ago and couldn't help but notice this really cute ice-cream shop called 'crazy crepes' at the food court. They had all kinds of crep…

According to a new study, how much we eat is not necessarily determined by the quality of food. Rather, it's determined by the environment in which eat. Researchers asked the subjects of the study whether they eat popco…

Two weeks ago I discovered a new restaurant with my boyfriend Kevin. It's called 123 Burger Shot Beer located between 50th and 51st Streets and 10th Avenue. The name pretty much says it all. They serve drinks and food…

Ever since I found a recipe for brownies that I liked in The Taste of Home Baking Book, I have no desire to used the boxed stuff unless I'm in a rush or I'm out of ingredients. I really like this recipe because the bro…

I've never had bad chocolate, so the idea of it is new to me. But apparently there are five ways to know if chocolate has gone bad. Here they are: 1. Fat Bloom The 'fat bloom' on your chocolate is that white or gray co…

California Pizza Kitchen - 201 E. 60th Street New York, NY 10022 - 212.755.7773 I usually don't review chain restaurants, but if it's exceptionally well or if it's my first experience than I think it's worth writing abo…

This is a guest post from CakeSpy. As I have mentioned, I've been pretty obsessed with gelato as of late. And while I'm not boarding a plane to indulge in a Gelato Diet in Italy (yet), recently, some sweet treats (packe…

It's sad for me to say, but I actually never tried a burger until I was in the 6th grade. So many wasted years. I think it was due to the fact that my first encounter with one happened to be at my school cafeteria (can'…

I'm pretty sure we're all familiar with this name and logo. Everywhere you turn there's either a Starbucks or a Dunkin Donuts. If you've read my post - The Ultimate Rivalry: Starbucks vs. Dunkin Donuts, than you can con…

Have you heard? The 2011 New York City Dumpling Festival is coming! It will be taking place on September 17th in New York City (Manhattan, to be exact) from 12PM-5PM at Sara D. Roosevelt Park. Much like the Nathans Hot…

I hate tomatoes. Lots of people know this. And no, despite what my mother says, it isn’t because some mean kids hit me in the head with a bunch of rotten tomatoes when I was younger. I have some very valid reasons…

Until I have time to play with a video editing software...bare with me on these unedited videos Monchichi themed cake

Kimchi is basically Korean pickled vegetables. The longer it ferments, the more sour it gets (and let's just say you can definitely smell it when someone's eating the sour stuff). My aunt is Korean so we've had plenty o…

Ah it's Labor Day weekend..time to relax! I decided to come home this weekend and what was supposed to be an hour and 15 minute drive turned into a 2 1/2 hour drive...imagine my excitement. Anyways, now that I'm home I…

I have to admit. I'm absolutely in love with peanut butter. The semi-sweet and nutty taste and sticky texture make it my favorite thing to spread on my green apples. It's also high in protein and good fats and fills you…

This is a guest post from Kirbie's Craving. I saw a version of these easy breakfast cups on Dine and Dish and immediately wanted to make them. I&rsq…

I recently did a post on whether or not individuals felt that color affected their perception of food. I found these pictures on cakes disguised as other foods and that raised another question. First, check out these ama…

This is a guest post from Kirbie's Cravings. I go through different obsessive buying phases. The current obsession is with cookbooks. One of the cookbooks I recently purchased was Baked Explorations: Classic American D…

Every September, I'm always eager to visit to Feast of San Gennaro located in Little Italy in New York City. The Feast of San Gennaro is New York's most biggest, longest, and running festival. It takes place every year…

Every Wednesday in The New York Times there's always a dining section written by the great food writers of The New York Times.

A nice restaurant that I always enjoy going to whenever I'm in the city in K-town would be a place called Miss Korea. The first time I went there, I tried their pork BBQ which was a major reason why I went back for more…