For a quick get-away, why not try a Hollywood weekend? There’s so much to see and do until there’s no chance of being bored. From Universal Studios to the Hollywood Walk of Fame, there’s plenty of interesting sights, great food, entertainment and...
Valentine’s Day – The Perfect Sparkling Wine Under $25
Looking for the perfect affordable French sparkling wine for Valentine's day? Look no further than JE T'AIME Brut Rosé. Just before Christmas 2015, I discovered JE T'AIME at Argonaut Liquor in Denver when it was at a promotional price of buy one, get one for $1....
Saucy Brown Rice Jambalaya Recipe
This recipe makes a saucy thick-stew style of Jambalaya. Louisiana purists will, of course, disagree with this rendition but it's still delicious. If using long grain white rice, the cooking time will be shortened considerably (only about 20 to 25 minutes instead of...
Medieval Oreo Cookie Design Theory
"Creative Commons Oreo" by Cam Evans is licensed under CC BY 2.0 Here's an interesting article on the design elements incorporated into the Oreo cookie. Think Knights Templar, First Crusade, and French gold. Read "The Dark Truth Behind the Design on Oreo...
Roasted Herbed Chicken Wings Recipe
These delicious roasted chicken wings disappear quickly at a party and they're a great twist on game-day fare. When I crave chicken wings but want something a little more refined than the usual buffalo version, this is my go-to recipe. Roasting instead of frying means...
Creamy Blue Cheese Dressing And Dip Recipe
Homemade dressings are always better than anything that comes in a bottle. Who knows what’s really in those store-bought versions? This Creamy Blue Cheese Dressing and Dip is rich, tangy, and easy to make — and once you try it, you’ll never go back to the commercial...
Easy & Fast Homemade White Bread Recipe
There’s nothing quite like the smell of freshly baked bread wafting through the kitchen. This easy homemade white bread recipe delivers two golden, crusty loaves in just two hours — no bread machine or kneading required! The Pyrex 322 one-quart clear glass rimmed...
Sautéed Curly Mustard Greens With Cannellini Beans Recipe
The inspiration for this vegetarian (also vegan) dish came from a recipe I stumbled upon for Sautéed Chicory and Cannellini Beans. However, since there was no chicory at the market but plenty of curly mustard greens, this recipe is the delicious result. For those...
Disney-Inspired Candles? Good Idea; Bad Approach.
NOT the Disney-inspired candles. Some poor misguided person has come out with what they call Disney-inspired scented candles in flavors such as Dole Whip, Haunted Mansion and Main Street Bakery. Talk about trademark infringement! And candles are such a liability...