Another installment of Broadway Libations: This drink is perfect for sharing with your B.G.F (Best.Genie.Forever)… it is great for Arabian Nights and wooing beautiful princesses… Also provides courage for fighting ugly bad guys while singing. Ingredients: 2 oz Vodka 1 oz Elderflower Liqueur 1 oz Lemon Juice ½ oz Cardamom-Rose Syrup (recipe follows) 2 dashes …
Every time we visit Walt Disney World, my favorite thing to do is book reservations at all of the amazing restaurants. One of my favorite signature dining restaurants is Disney’s Flying Fish located on the Boardwalk. We have eaten here several times over the years, and missed it dearly when it was closed for renovations… …
Castello di Verrazzano is quite possibly the best lunch I have ever eaten in my entire life. The property is vast and beautiful and the views were stunning and memorable. Just outside the town of Greve in Tuscany, looming on a misty hillside, the property looks like something out of a fairy-tale. The wine was …
I was searching for something delicious for lunch today, and wanted to use ingredients I already had on hand. I stumbled upon this delicious recipe from Iowa Girl Eats, a wonderfully entertaining blog. This dish is quick and easy and absolutely delicious! Ingredients: 3/4 cup long grain brown rice, like jasmine or basmati (I used …
As I start to get ready for the transition into Fall, I can’t help but be attracted to these comfy and stylish things. Transitioning from Summer to Fall is my favorite time of year. Bright colors and cozy fabrics, layered sweaters over easy tees, the return of denim, comfy slip on shoes, dark shades and …
If you ever get the opportunity to eat dinner at the Lambs Club in New York City, DO IT. The atmosphere, service and food definitely live up to all of the hype. We found our experience to be one of the best we have ever had in the city. We literally had a team of …
Another installment of Broadway Libations: You’re a D’Ysquith… you always thought it could be true, and now you know for sure. In order to appropriately play your part (and earn your inheritance) you have to drink a Gentleman’s drink. This cocktail also assists in rapid wardrobe changes, and juggling multiple lovers. Drink this irresponsibly while singing … Continue reading
After hearing about Acacia Restaurant for years, I finally made an excuse to go and enjoy a meal with my restaurant loving partner in crime…. I have to say, I wish we hadn’t waited so long to enjoy one of RVA’s greatest restaurants! We arrived just as they were opening because we wanted to enjoy … Continue reading
Last month we had the pleasure of visiting Florence (and other parts of Italy that I will write about later) and to enjoy all that this ancient and beautiful city has to offer. Our first night in the city, jet lagged and starving for some authentic Florentine food we stumbled upon Trattoria Antellesi on a … Continue reading
The Zoghby Family Beach Vacation this year took us to Navarre Beach Florida! As a girl who grew up in FLA, I was skeptical of a beach town in the panhandle, but was pleasantly surprised with how warm the water was and how lucky we got with the weather. We had a large group, 13 … Continue reading
Purchase from Amazon The second installment in the Valentine Trilogy… Is it November yet? I can’t wait to see how this awesome story ends. I have fallen in love with Valentine Roncalli, and hope that maybe someday Mike can adopt me as an honorary Roncalli. A continuation of the story of Very Valentine, Trigiani’s unwavering … Continue reading
Purchase from Amazon I had a tough time getting started with this book, but I am so glad I powered through the first chapter. I fell in love with this story and the intensity of Hemingway’s life from the perspective of the woman who loved him. I think I might actually read it again. Book … Continue reading
Purchase from Amazon I am in love with Valentine Roncalli and her dysfunctional family. Hell, I want to be a Roncalli. Trigiani’s voice is strong, and her descriptions of people, places and things make you feel like you’re there… you can practically smell it. Book Club Discussion Questions 1. Valentine Roncalli begins her tale with … Continue reading
Purchase from Amazon What struck me about this book is how the subtle ties between the characters become this brilliantly interwoven thematically sound story. I don’t have enough good things to say about it. I think I want to see the movie now that I’ve finally finished the novel… Book Club Discussion Questions 1. To … Continue reading
I love homemade pizza. My Mom turned me on to this recipe when I was in high school. It is absolutely delicious, and healthy! When I started reducing gluten in my diet, I was sure I would never eat another perfect piece of pizza. Boy was I wrong. The crust turns out flawlessly every time! … Continue reading
I have been trying to reduce the amount of gluten in my diet. On my quest for healthy flour alternatives, I stumbled upon a product from Chef Thomas Keller (of the French Laundry among other projects) called Cup4Cup. Cup4Cup is a gluten free flour alternative which can be used to replace all-purpose flour in essentially … Continue reading
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