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YouTube For Foodies: My Drunk Kitchen
"Grilled cheese sandwiches. Do you like them? Yeah, all the time." This is a question asked by Hannah Hart, host of YouTube's My Drunk Kitchen, which is probably in my top five favorite YouTube shows of all time. IRLFo… -
5 Great Gifts For Foodie Moms
If you're like me, you probably got your love of food and cooking from your mom. Watching her in the kitchen, making dinner, made me want to do it, too. With Mother's Day fast-approaching, it's a good idea to give the… -
Perfect Mother's Day Brunch Menu
Since I'll be at a wedding out of town this weekend, I unfortunately cannot host a Mother's Day brunch like I'd want to. So I'll just have to live vicariously through you IRLFoodies, and hope that if you're preparing… -
Why Mise En Place Matters
Even though there are plenty of chefs and home cooks who think that mise en place (the act of having all of your ingredients prepped before you begin cooking or baking) is a waste of time. In all honesty, there was a t… -
Recipe: Mexican Hot Chocolate
In time for Cinco de Mayo (I love any holiday that features Mexican cuisine!), I thought a recipe for Mexican hot chocolate would be good. Mexican hot chocolate, for those not versed in it, is a deliciously thick, rich… -
7 Perfect Margaritas For Cinco De Mayo!
Cinco de Mayo is this weekend, and if you IRLFoodies are celebrating, you'll no doubt need a top-notch margarita in hand! Although tequila is not my favorite liquor, I do enjoy a nice flavored margarita. I did a bit of… -
Recipe: Lemon And White Chocolate Mousse Parfaits With Strawberries
Did you IRLFoodies know that National Chocolate Parfait Day is today? Neither did I, but then again, I wasn't aware of the holiday at all! Isn't it oddly specific? Even though my husband doesn't like regular chocolate… -
Food Artwork For The Home!
Why let your love of food stop in the kitchen? I think the idea of having food-inspired artwork throughout the home is a great one. Food art shows everyone who pays you a visit how much food means to you in a beautiful… -
Christine's Favorite Food Blogs
I love food blogs. I love looking at pretty pictures of food, trying new recipes and reading about the real-life experiences other folks had while they were using those recipes. Because of this serious love I have for… -
Restaurants In My Area I'm Dying To Try
My husband and I are busy people, as I'm sure many of you IRLFoodies can relate to. Sometimes it's difficult to go out to dinner just the two of us. And frequently, it's hard to find foodie friends who want to go somew…


