I can’t remember the first time I had risotto, but it had me at first bite. It’s so creamy and so unexpectedly delicious, it’s hard to believe it comes from a bag of arborio rice. After learning how to make risotto, I was extremely…
Hopefully by now you are aware of the devastation in and around Nashville from the recent flood. If not, read an earlier blog post to get up to speed and find ways to help out. What’s one awesome way to help the flood victims?…
If you aren’t Southern, or aren’t familiar with this classic Southern pairing, then let me be the first to introduce you. I’m not much of an RC drinker, I prefer my Coke, but die hards will tell you there’s nothing like an RC and…
I have a pretty decent collection of dieting cookbooks, and every now and then I luck out with a recipe that is so good, it’s hard to believe it’s figure-friendly. And I know it’s good when I find myself making it whether I’m trying…
(Riverfront Park & Broadway, picture from wsmv.com) We Are Nashville. And we need your help. Some of you may not be aware that Nashville had its highest rainfall totals since records began. People lost their homes, their belongings, and some their lives. The media…
Mmmmmmm. Give me a minute while I reflect back on one of the tastiest coworker lunches. My foodie coworkers and I ventured to another delicious destination. This time it was Swanky’s Taco Shop in Franklin at 1175 Meridian Blvd. I am so fortunate to…
I realize Nashville isn’t the only town with some tasty eats, so I thought it would be fun to start blogging about my traveling eats. First up is Sango, Tenn, found just outside the Clarksville city limits. In a city that is heavy on chain restaurants,…
I thought I knew every way to cook a potato. And I also thought I’d already hit the jackpot with hashbrowns, as in Cracker Barrel‘s Hashbrown Casserole. All that changed when I found Sharp Cheddar and Hashbrown Patties. Cheesy hashbrowns cooked on the grill…
Grilling days are here, so it was time to pull out my magazines dedicated to grilling. I was looking for a side to go with burgers and found Three Bean and Cheese Salad. This salad is more like a meal itself but in small…
Wow, what a night! If you live in or near Nashville and didn’t pay a visit to the Iron Fork Chef Competition presented by the Nashville Scene, boy did you miss out! This was my first year to attend and it was a blast.…
Have I mentioned how much I love Mexican food? I think I could seriously eat it every meal and not complain. It’s only second to my addiction to sweets. Not to mention it’s accompanied by one of the greatest libations out there…the margarita! After…
Let’s get this straight. You want me to mix cream cheese with pineapple, and then throw in some salt, onion, and green pepper? Yes, it sounds like a horrible combination. Luckily I had tasted this Pineapple Cheeseball before I got the recipe, otherwise I’m…