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Jul 27

The Mona Lisa In Chili Peppers, Artichoke Leaves And More.

This painting (if you will) is being crafted from Artichoke Leaves, Peppers, Dried Chilis and other edibles at the OC Fair.  Each day it looks more and more like the real thing.  I traveled to the Louvre once and saw the actual Mona Lisa in pers (read full article)

Entertainment & Food, food art, Food Pictures & More, Ideas Using Food, Local Events, man hands Seinfeld episode excerpt, mona lisa, oc fair, The Funny, youtube video

Jul 12

Play The Kiwi Game: Hopefully New Zealand Is Closer Than A Dream Away.

This Kiwi wannabe is burstin’ at the seams with excitement over ZESPRI’s Kiwi A-Go-Go Bloggers’ Contest.  The possibility of winning a Trip for 4 to New Zealand put me over the edge.  Inspired by the true stars of the contest (Kiwi and (read full article)

About the Writer, Competitions & Contests, desserts, Entertainment & Food, Food News, Food Pictures & More, Food Websites, fruit, Giveaways, Ideas Using Food

May 14

South Dakota State Cookie: School Kids In The Kitchen.

For a school project, Chef Lexi from Kids in the Kitchen made a State Cookie.  How fun is that!  The kids loved shaping the Cookies into their chosen states.  Lexi picked South Dakota, since she traveled there in a motorhome for vacation last (read full article)

Cookies (Decorating Too), cooking with kids, Food Pictures & More, fun cookie ideas, Ideas Using Food, kids cooking, kids in the kitchen, kids in the kitchen blog, recipes kids can make, The Funny

May 13

Banana Split Three Layer Cake Challenge.

Our Banana Split Cake started out as a fun idea, but unfortunately it didn’t quite cross the finish line.  Good thing we’re testing out recipes before entering ‘em into the 2010 Orange County Fair Culinary Arts Competition ̵ (read full article)

banana split, cake competition, Cakes & Cupcakes, Competitions & Contests, cookbook review, Cookbooks & Reference, desserts, Experiments, Food Expose, Food Pictures & More

May 06

Cheese & Wine Party 33 1/3: The Final Verdict.

The post title is inspired by The Naked Gun, since we love Leslie Nielsen, and by our recent numerous Cheese & Wine parties.  Here we finally summarize our favorites and the consensus is unanimous.  For our slew of parties, we purchased (6) di (read full article)

Appetizers (Tapas), cheese, cheese platter, Comparisons of Food & Drink, Entertainment & Food, Food Markets (Grocery), Food Pictures & More, Ideas Using Food, Mezzetta products, Party & Event Food

Apr 23

Too Much Cheese For Just One Party — A Little Goes A Long Way.

If you’re planning a small Cheese & Wine Party, you should be set to have more than one gathering, as a little Cheese goes a long way and one shouldn’t eat the balance alone.  As previously reported, our party was inspired by a (read full article)

Appetizers (Tapas), Buffets, Charcuterie, cheese, cheese platter, Copycat Recipes, Corona Del Mar, dried montmorency cherries, Entertainment & Food, Food Pictures & More

Apr 12

How To Use A Pack Of Hebrew National Hot Dogs.

As far as packaged Hot Dogs go, Hebrew National is our current favorite.  We recently bought a pack and made some funny dogs.  Above Octopus Hot Dogs dodge a wave of Chili and Mustard – They’re crispy, tasty and cute, and should t (read full article)

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Mar 28

Phony Food To Go With Our Favorite Twilight Zone Episode.

Would you believe ALL the food pictured in this post is fake?  It’s true – It’s all phony baloney!  Some of it looks close to real and some obviously counterfeit.  Nonetheless, it’s the best forged food we’ve seen (read full article)

Appetizers (Tapas), Buffets, catering, Corona Del Mar, fake food, Food Expose, Food Pictures & More, HoneyBaked Ham, Ideas Using Food, Party & Event Food

Jan 09

It’s Fun To Make, Sell & Eat Tamales: A Great Fundraising Idea.

To help raise funds for her daughter’s school trip to Washington, DC, one mother decided to make and sell Tamales.  She and her family first took orders from friends, co-workers, neighbors and others for homemade Beef, Chicken or Pork Ta (read full article)

Appetizers (Tapas), Charities (Food Related), charity fundraising option, Coupons & Deals, Food Pictures & More, Food Pricing, good fundraiser idea, homemade tamales, Ideas Using Food, Mexican Food (& Spanish)

Dec 24

Broiled Romaine In The Oven, A Runner-Up To On The Grill.

I never thought I’d do this in a million years — Broil Romaine Lettuce in the oven before chopping it for a Salad.  Usually wanting the freshest, most chilled Lettuce for a Salad, broiling Romaine would seem out of the question.  Afte (read full article)

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Dec 03

100 Snacking Tips To Help You Save Money And Eat Better.

The linked list of 100 Snacking Tips to keep you healthy and satisfied without draining your wallet was sent to me.  It’s marketed towards college students, but I found it to have useful information that everyone could appreciate, thus (read full article)

100 snacking tips, Coupons & Deals, Food News, Food Pictures & More, Food Pricing, FREE FOOD, how to save money and eat better, Ideas Using Food

Nov 02

A Creative Halloween Party In The Port O’ Baltimore.

Although Halloween is officially over, our DC Correspondent, Steven Woo sent us a few photos we just had to post.  He reports:  “Arghhh — I was in the Port O’ Baltimore for a Halloween Party, hosted by a zombie bride and groom.   (read full article)

creative food, DC food correspondent, Entertainment & Food, Food Pictures & More, guest bloggers, Halloween party ideas, Holiday Ideas, Ideas Using Food, morbid food photos, Steven Woo

Oct 12

Tastemaker’s Report On Nature’s Pride Bread.

As an occasional Tastemaker for Foodbuzz, I opted to try a new brand of 100% Natural Breads.  And although not much of a Bread person, especially Wheat Bread, I’m now sold on Nature’s Pride.  I didn’t expect to like their 1 (read full article)

100% natural, bread, Breakfast Meals, Food Pictures & More, food product testing, Foodbuzz Tastemaker, Healthy Food, ideas using bread, Ideas Using Food, Nature's Pride Bread

Aug 14

Cupcakes For A Weekend On The Beach.

We’re going camping on the beach, so I made the perfect Cupcakes.  Aren’t they cute?!  They’re easy to make too.  I used a Spice Cake Mix, then topped each Cupcake with an Orange Powdered Sugar Glaze.  The sand is ground Ted (read full article)

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