The Rayanne House in Belfast How would you like to get a sense of how Titanic victims’ dined during their last meal? Well, it’s possible according to an article I read on The Salt, the blog of National Publi…

It that time of year to bust out the mariachi music, fluff up your favorite chinchuate, and play with some chili peppers. Here are a few ideas for your Cinco de Mayo meal.

I seriously love sushi and I think a lot of you would agree with me. Sweet rice, soft fish, crunchy veggies, soy sauce, wasabi, and tons of pickled ginger construct my perfect sushi bite. It is a food I crave the most a…

Tequila is a liquor distilled from the blue agave plant found in Mexico, therefore, it is the appropriate liquor to celebrate Cinco de Mayo with. Tequila is a protected product and can only be distilled in specific regio…

According to the Huffington Post, the USDA confirmed that a dairy cow in California had mad cow disease.

This is a guest post from CakeSpy. Um. Did I tell you that my bloggy BFF Bakerella (I love alliteration, what can I say?) contributed a recipe to the fantastic new book Home Baked Comfort, released by Williams-Sonoma an…

photo cred: Kristen S. I feel like I crave desserts all of the time, and one of the things I crave in particular is cake. Fortunately for me, my roommate saved the day with this awesome recipe.

This is a guest post from CakeSpy. I don't know if we have actively discussed how awesome Jill Lightner is. So awesome that I'm not even going to pause and correct the fact that I ended a sentence with "is". Make that…

This is a guest post from For The Love of Cooking. I made my kids a very special dessert this week and they LOVED it. Honestly, I was really jealous that they got to eat it and I didn’t. If only my metabolism…

Lately there has been an increased focus on the quality of the foods we eat. The media's vilification of pink slime has encouraged fast food restaurants and groceries to drop the product and changes are being made to po…

This is a guest post from CakeSpy. Source: sheknows.com via Cake on Pinterest CakeSpy Note: if you follow me on facebook or Twitter, you probably know I'm partial to documenting my sweet discoveries and daily goings-…

If you grew up and/or live in New York City, chances are you have at least heard of Junior’s Cheesecake. If you have, GREAT, but if you haven’t eaten there yet stop reading this right now and head over to th…

I have recently been reading a whole lot of David Lebovitz’s blog, armfuls of novels about Paris and the Lost Generation, and the current issue of Bon Appétit magazine is Paris themed with crunchy baguettes…

This is a guest post from Dozen Flours. Sometimes all you really need is a little pomp and circumstance to make a cake great. I made this little R2D2 for my friend's son, Luke's fifth birthday party. He might only be f…

A food news story that has caught my interest lately is the foie gras debate. I have only recently learned what foie gras is from reading my various food magazines and Anthony Bourdain literature. For those of you who…

Are you foolish and accident prone when handling hot and spicy peppers? We've all heard the stories of I forgot to wear gloves or wash my hands while cutting jalapeno peppers. I should not have rubbed my eyes. You must…

This is a guest post from CakeSpy. Desserts inspired by Mexican food: there's just so much untapped potential. I mean, who wouldn't love a delicious choco-burrito (why must it just be choco tacos?) or a blueberry-cornme…

A man in Japan ordered 1,050 slices of bacon on his burger at Burger King. This guy ended up paying $85.82 for all that bacon. That's a lot of bacon--haha (pun intended)! He tried finishing it but failed. The article an…

I am obsessed with kitchens. Some people might size up what someone is wearing, admiring them for their unique choice in blending a floral skirt with a leather jacket for contrast, but I admire people’s well-equip…

This is a guest post by Kirbie's Cravings. I’ve made a two ingredient flourless Nutella cake and a three ingredient flourless peanut butter cake. So this past weekend I decided to try a three ingredient flourless…

Where has the ice cream man gone? I remember playing outside with friends on a nice hot summer day, being alarmed by the well known song, and running home to ask my mom for money to buy something from the ice cream man.…

Remember McDonald’s apple pie? I sure do. Being that I haven’t eaten one since grammar school aside from once in my early college days I certainly do miss those apple pies from McDonald’s. Are they sti…

This is a guest post from For The Love of Cooking. I wanted to make a loaf of garlic bread to serve alongside the Whole Wheat Spaghetti with Slow Simmered Meat Sauce and the Avocado and Butter Leaf Lettuce Salad with…

How much would you spend to eat the best food money could buy? I usually wait till restaurant week to make my appearances at the high priced restaurants. But the $35 three course meal specials for restaurant week wouldn'…

Are you surprised by the headline? According to The Huffington Post, two customer's sweet tea wasn't sweet enough. McDonald's employee Marvin Washington Jr. knew the perfect fix. He pulled the spit in your drink move.

Have you dreamed the impossible dream of starting your own garden of fresh vegetables and herbs. I dream of that every single day. I want to be able to walk outside, bend down, and pick a fresh tomato out of my garden.…

I think the title for this post says it all. Strange food mixes of cheap food you can find in supermarkets to create the flavor of other foods that tend to be much more pricey were a huge hit back a few years ago in Kor…

Who drinks expired milk? Who serves rotten food? Supposedly, according to a former manager via The Huffington Post, KFC has served rotten green chicken at an Oregon location. The thoughts of green, smelly, foul chicken g…

This is a guest post from Thibeault's Table. I know spring is really here when Rhubarb is available. I look forward every year to my first rhubarb pie. I planted my own Rhubarb late 2010. Last year I was able to pi…

Don't you wish you were the cookie monster? You could eat cookies all the time. Lately, I've been reminiscing about my elementary school lunches. I looked forward to the plastic bag filled with two or three cookies. I lo…

In 1995 Pizza Hut turned the pizza world on its head with the release of their cheese stuffed crust pizza. Now they're attempting to strike gold twice announcing the latest addition to their U.K. menu, hot dog stuffed c…

The burger is an all American classic food. I feel like the burger is such a staple that it is not something you need to be in the mood for. While I do not frequently eat burgers because I prefer healthier fare, I can h…

Get excited about lima beans!!! April 20th is National Lima Bean Appreciation Day and I couldn’t be happier that there is a day is dedicated to respecting the lima bean. I might have been the only 10 year old wh…

Food Trucks have become one of the hottest trends over the years because it's efficient, it's outdoorsy, and it's innovative. I must admit, I really haven't experienced a whole lot of food from food trucks except for y…

I have worked at a couple of cafes over the years, but these cafes did not require knowledge of latte art. Sometimes when making a latte something that sort of looked like a latte art design would appear, a mangled hear…

I'm graduating soon, which is obviously something to celebrate (shout out to all the readers who are seniors)! My friends just had a party this past weekend and it got me thinking about having get together before we all…

When I saw the headline "Mike And Ike Head For Gay Divorce" on The Huffington Post, all kinds of absurd thoughts rushed to my head. What's going to happen to Mike & Ikes? Are they going to separate flavors and put th…

Everything is easier to eat on a stick. We've seen candy apples on a stick, shish kebob, yakitori, and cake pops. Now with the Babycakes Pie Pop Maker, enjoying a miniature pie has an inevitable jump to pure awesomeness…

When I was a kid I remember thinking honeycomb candy was something magical. I would investigate every bubble and try to understand the light, crisp texture. I finally made some of my own honeycomb candy the other day an…

Yes, yes I know, drinking a lot of soda is bad for you. I try not to drink them a lot when I'm out (they can really make your bill add up when you're at a restaurant) but I definitely enjoy soda on occasion. Here are my…

Have you heard? Food Blogging For Dummies has hit stores all over! Food Blogging For Dummies is a 380 page, sixteen chapter, full-color book and it covers from finding your niche to branding to SEO optimization to photo…

This is a guest post by Kirbie's Cravings. Cornstarch in chocolate chip cookies?Who knew. I read this blog post last week discussing using a secret ingredient to keep chocolate cookies soft and chewy. I was surprised to…

If you live in the US, tomorrow is tax day! While the IRS may be taking your money, there are lots of places where you can get great deals and free food to help give your wallet a break. Check out 16 great deals you can…

National grilled cheese day passed on April 12th. I completely forgot the holiday. I should have made a special grilled cheese lunch. Even though the special day came and left, and I forgot, it doesn't mean we can't cele…

Casseroles have become somewhat of a joke, especially now that cooking from scratch is a more popular endeavor. The original casserole recipes were mostly a combination of various canned goods. At the height of the cass…

I am elated over the idea of Chick-fil-A food trucks. Yes, I know it's just fast food, but I like their food. Chick-fil-A always seems to be pulling out all the stops to provide the best customer service. They bring your…

Sometimes you need a little color in your life. Next time your feeling blue break out the food coloring and try out these rainbow treats.

The only magic in food at sports games is still left in baseball. Baseball doesn't stand out among the rest because its America's past time, it lasts forever, and it has the longest sport's season with 162 games. The foo…

To kick off Coca Cola's new marketing campaign, The National University of Singapore has a Coca Cola vending machine which dispenses Coke for hugs instead of money.

Billyeats' recent post on bacon wrapped scallops had me thinking about all the other foods that can be wrapped in bacon. Here are a few of the best bacon wrapped bites I came across.

This is a guest post from Cooking Stuff. Love this, it's so easy and spectacular. I got the idea when I read this post from Noob Cook. It couldn't be simpler and it's wicked good. Wiffy uses cream of mushroom soup inst…

A post from Chow got me thinking about music in restaurants. It is something that helps create the ambiance of a restaurant, and contributes to the diner's overall experience. But

Burger King has a slew of new menu items with which they hope to fight their way to the top of the fast food chain. One Burger King branch in Nashville, Tennessee was found to be testing a new bacon sundae.

I like tofu. I often horrify my husband when I eat it right out of the container. But, it doesn't have to be bland and boring. Here are a few tofu ideas if eating it straight isn't for you.

After all the talk about flavored vodkas and chocolate covered pretzel shots, I began thinking about the morning after. Last night I got to know the drink menu at Booker and Dax thoroughly and foresee eating some of thi…

I saw these on Glorious Treats a while back but saved the idea for April Fool's. So fun to make!

Is there really a better appetizer than bacon wrapped scallops? They are delicious. Well, I suppose if you don't eat shell fish or bacon then this may not be your cup of tea. I love scallops and bacon. Together grilled a…

This is a guest post from CakeSpy. How can I describe Mom Blakeman's Creamed Pull Candy in a way you'll understand? Well, here goes. First, imagine taffy. But not sticky like taffy. Maybe the smoothness of taffy, but w…

My concluding installment of Finally! Good Airport Food features LaGuardia Airport (LGA), located in East Elmhurst, Queens. My first post featured JFK International Airport and my last post San Francisco International A…

This is a guest post from Kirbie's Cravings. These are basically like peanut butter cups, but filled with Nutella instead. They are as good as they sound.

Are you a health fanatic, but still like to go out for the occasional drink? I enjoy sports, food, and a good glass of wine or a nice beer. I love working up a sweat in the kitchen, on the playing field, and at the gym.…

Sarkozy Visits a Cheese Factory Could you ever ban cheese from your diet? I could never do such a thing. It would be a sad day if cheese was not found in my house. According to the Huffington Post, the French Presiden…

Every once in a while, I'm always craving for ramen especially from Santouka which is located inside Mitsuwa Marketplace (595 River Road Edgewater, NJ 07020). Although I haven't tried a whole lot of restaurants that ser…

A post from Delish.com lists 15 strange food phobias, one being bananas. It actually has a name: bananaphobia. I found this incredibly amusing because my boyfriend hates bananas. Just like the only food I hate is raw to…

This is a guest post from CakeSpy. So, if you live in the United States, it is highly possible that you've never heard of Ferguson Plarre Bakehouse. It's not so strange, really: they're a chain of bakeries in Australia.…

Here are five foods that were yummy yummy for those who came before us but which are perhaps...Well... Let's just say, not as appetizing for the generations today: 1. The Flock-of-Game Pie Now, I apologize to those…

photo courtesy of The Orange County Register Yep, you read that correctly. According to the Huffington Post, Cool Ranch will be joining the Doritos Locos Taco sometimes this year.

I know that many people get together for a big meal to celebrate Easter and there's tons of yummy dishes out there. I was really excited about going home for the weekend since I hadn't been back since spring break (whic…

Somehow, every Easter, I end up with countless packages of peeps. It's not my fault, it's the grocery store's! They always sit them at the checkout counter staring you straight in the face. How do you say no to those ch…

This is an embarrassing confession, but I am originally from Los Angeles, don't hold it against me. When I first moved to New York I noticed a lot of differences in the people here: they eat, are employed, don't judge y…

This is a guest post from CakeSpy. Today, I found myself with a few little ingredient odds and ends at hand. Included: Peeps, pie crust, tinted coconut. And so I thought...why not engage in a little Peeps Torture? After…

I feel like I am constantly going out to new restaurants and bakeries, yet I never seem to put a dent in my list of places I want to visit. I suppose that list will always remain the same, because just as I cross off so…

This is a guest post from ChowTimes. For desert, Colleen prepared a breakfast cookies recipe. Well, there is no Mexican flavours in this recipe. The Oat and Fruit Breakfast Cookies are high in fiber just like the Jicam…

I’ll be straight with you. I typically hate them. Inspiration for this post came to me when I received an email from Dailycandy about the new SKYY Infusions Coconut Vodka. My first reaction? Blech. I don’t…

This is a guest post from CakeSpy. I'd like to take you on a brief virtual journey to Scoop de Ville in Philadelphia. Located in the center city area, not far from Rittenhouse Square, it's painted with very bright ice…

Recipes adapted from The Paleo Diet Cookbook by Loren Cordain Aside from indulging on dessert quite regularly, I try my best to adhere to The Paleo Diet, which favors foods low in “bad fats”, salt, and sug…

*Note: After reading over the comments of the readers, I felt it was important to reiterate that the Nutraloaf is a disciplinary tool, reserved only for inmates who have committed a punishable act while in prison. Of the…

This is a guest post from For The Love of Cooking. We are back from our fun filled trek to Utah’s beautiful Zion National Forest. We met up with my sister and her family in Idaho then took off in our motor home…

One of these days there will come a time when right in the middle of one of my reviews my brain will seize up and I will fall over dead, much like the animator in Monty Python’s Holy Grail. Until then I shall cont…

This is a guest post from Teczcape. I actually fried these! Yes, with the intention of getting super crispy skin for these salmon fish fillets-turned-sticks. For fish without skin, you can do battered and fried fish fil…

Does flipping through a cookbook make you crave everything on the pages? Well, now you can have your cookbook and eat it too!

Even though I would call myself a baker before a chef, I still think my technique and creativity could use some sprucing up. I bake the usual cookies, cupcakes, pound cakes, and so on, but I haven’t gotten experim…

This is a guest post from Kirbie's Cravings. osted by Kirbie / 6 comments » / Main dishes, Recipes My macaroni and cheese recipe testing quest continued this weekend with a recipe provided to me by Marissa of Mam…

You've had a fabulous meal, the waiter was great, you wave away when the waiter tries to hand you the dessert menu, and here comes your time to set your brain to calculator mode. But what will you put down as your tip…

I've always written about the food adventures that I have and recipes, but today I decided to shake my post up a bit. I think it's clear, that I love food probably more than a lot of people I know. I have a strong passi…

This is a guest post by Feast on the Cheap. Mary Anne here. A galette is a term used to describe various types of flat, round or free-form breads and cakes. In this recipe, it’s used to describe more of a tart-li…

Lately I've been craving baked macaroni and cheese a lot. Not the easy mac stuff, but real, cheesy, slightly crispy mac. Also, since it's Lent and Catholics are supposed to fast from meat on Fridays, I've been looking…

So I've had a box of Funfetti cake mix and Rainbow Chip icing sitting in my pantry forever and I finally decided that some delicious cupcakes were long overdue. I didn't really want to wait that long for them to bake ei…

The New York City Department of Education is planning a spring cleaning of "emotionally charged" words from their standardized tests. There are about 50 words currently on the list. Pepperoni is one of the words singled…

There are always new studies making claims about how what you eat affects you. Recently, I wrote about a study which argued that eating trans fats can increase irritability and aggressiveness. If that wasn't enough reas…

This is a guest post from Savory Bites. Is it terrible that I’ve succumbed to guilty pleasures? It’s as if a switch turned off a couple of weeks ago. Instead of waking up early to squeeze in a few minutes of…

I am a big fan of crafts. You can be creative and artsy without the stress of working on a painting or sculpture. I tend to go all out for the holidays with homemade ornaments for Christmas, heart-shaped paper lanterns…

Everyone dreams of working at Google, even people like me who don't stand a chance at a job with the consistently top rated company. Why? The one story I hear about Google over and over again is how they feed their peopl…

INGREDIENTS Boneless rib-eye steak Salt and ground pepper Olive oil Green beans 1 small shallot, minced 1 clove garlic, minced 1 tablespoon cold unsalted butter 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon parsley leaves, min…