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$40 to Wine, Dine and Cure Breast Cancer?

posted July 27, 2010 in Wine and Beer of Washington State

Melon Felons presents Pink with a Purpose, a fund raiser for their Susan G Komen 3-day for a Cure team. Pink with a Purpose is a fun and feast filled event on August 1 at Italianissimio.  The Italianissimio restaurant will be closed on Sunday so th (read full article)

Fun and Fundraising at Woodinville Wine Maker Triathlon

posted July 22, 2010 in Wine and Beer of Washington State

Derek Des Voigne in dunk tank Wine is often accused of being a stuck up and snobbery affair but the 2010 Woodinville Wine Maker and Brew Master Triathlon shattered that myth. This was a wine event featuring costumes, dunk tanks, floating barrels and (read full article)

Paperless Invoicing for Small Business

posted July 20, 2010 in My Customer Service Experiences

As a small business owner I have found it increasingly more difficult to manage my paper trail as my company has grown. I am a training provider and I have lots of clients who all have different ways of communicating with me. For example: In May this (read full article)

Moving Day: The new chicken coop and run

posted July 14, 2010 in Kitchen Gadget Girl

All is right in the world again. We live in the house. The chickens live in their coop. And with the addition of an automatic chicken coop door, they now have access to their run during the day. The project of retrofitting the play house and adding a (read full article)

Lemon Refrigerator Cake with Pink Lemonade Glaze

posted July 13, 2010 in Mangos Chili and Z

Look how moist..and lemony. Chris over at Nibble Me This recently noted that you didn’t see many desserts on his site because he really doesn’t like desserts that much. Same here. I don’t think I have a sweet tooth in my head, (read full article)

Business Network Event Chesterfield

posted July 13, 2010 in My Customer Service Experiences

Another great local business networking event is being planned for today (13th of July) at the beautiful Ringwood hall in Chesterfield. Starting at 12 noon for delegates, the event is organised by the Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire Chamber of Commerc (read full article)

Georgia Eats!

posted July 13, 2010 in Eats & Everything.

When we weren't stuffing our faces with awesome eats whipped up by my sister, we went out to:• Marietta Diner. (Featured on Food Network) Decent breakfast.• Ruth Chris. Amazing steak, and even more amazing sweet potato side!• Marietta Fest. Nic (read full article)

Gorman Winery tempts and teases at Italianissimo

posted July 12, 2010 in Wine and Beer of Washington State

Chris Gorman says he isn’t a smart wine maker. Don’t  believe him,  he is like the Columbo of wine makers without the wrinkled rain coat. On a gorgeous, sunny Wednesday evening Gorman Winery threw a party on the back patio of Italianis (read full article)

Using a Smoker 101

posted June 29, 2010 in Smoky Mountain Cafe

When it comes to barbecue or smoked meats,  pork hands down is my all time favorite.  It's not always easy to get my husband to put something on the smoker. Smoking is time consuming and he's got his projects all lined up in (read full article)

Friday Night Highlights: Washington Brewers Fest 2010

posted June 19, 2010 in Wine and Beer of Washington State

The annual Washington Brewers’ Festival began with the ringing of the seminary bell on a gorgeous Friday afternoon in St Edwards park. The sun was shining but the temperature was mild as patrons roamed the festival grounds in search of their fa (read full article)

Friday Favorites: 6/11/2010

“I am you; you are ME. You are the waves; I am the ocean. Know this and be free, be divine.”-Sri Sathya Sai Baba Hello! Welcome to my Friday Favorites!I do not know about you, but I love the beach and ALL things related to the ocean! Today I woul (read full article)

Barbecue Takes a Bite of the Big Apple

posted June 08, 2010 in A BBQ Nation

On June 12-13, tens of thousands of barbecue fanatics will descend on Madison Square Park in Manhattan for the 8th annual Big Apple BBQ Block Party.  A welcomed addition to New York's now booming authentic barbecue scene, the event features esta (read full article)

It Really Does Exist and Don't Be Jealous

posted June 07, 2010 in Smoky Mountain Cafe

I couldn't decide how to title this post and I'll explain both.Our first East Tennessee Blogger Get Together was this past Saturday and if you missed, you missed A LOT of REALLY good food and a FANTASTIC time with some genuinely wonderful people.Larr (read full article)

Latest Gordon Ramsay Cookbook 50 Percent Off For A Limited Time

posted June 06, 2010 in Authentic Curry Recipes

The great chef, Gordon Ramsay\’s latest book is entitle World Kitchen and was published by Quadrille in the United Kingdom in November 2009 (£20) but is on sale for a limited time for £10. This amazing cookbook, based on recipes (read full article)

The Battle Over BBQ Pitmasters Heats Up

posted June 03, 2010 in A BBQ Nation

Since our last entry regarding TLC's addition of Kevin Roberts as host of season 2 of BBQ Pitmasters, the internet has been on fire with folks debating this and certain other format changes.  And while so many of the purist out there are fear (read full article)

Sunsilk Co-Creations: Chris Diaz and Veejay Floresca

posted June 02, 2010 in Recycle Bin of a Middle Child

Just like the song title “Bring Me to Life”, Chris Diaz and Veejay Floresca brought life to Sunsilk Damage Repair with their great ensembles of orange. With their outstanding design aesthetics and broad creative mind, they came up with something (read full article)

BBQ Pitmasters Adds the Food Dude

posted May 28, 2010 in A BBQ Nation

The first official news regarding season two of TLC's BBQ Pitmasters has been released and in addition to bringing in a new host, the show will change formats completely in what can only be described as a hybrid between the old OLN and Versus series. (read full article)

Not All You See Is Sushi

posted May 27, 2010 in Authentic Curry Recipes

Not All You See is Sushi Konnichiwa.  My name is Chris Ryall.  My wife and I are Australian, and have lived in Japan for 14 years. Recently, after not having returned to Australia for 5 years, we made a trip home to celebrate Christma (read full article)

Pizza Ideas for Theme Parties

posted May 26, 2010 in Simple Italian Cooking

Pizza Ideas for Theme Parties Guest Post by Chris Molnar Pizza and parties go hand-in-hand, especially at birthday parties, and while watching movies or television shows. Set up your t.v. trays, sit in your easy chair with a plate and a couple slices (read full article)

Gordon Ramsays World Kitchen Cookbook Review

posted May 23, 2010 in Authentic Curry Recipes

Gordon Ramsay\’s latest cookbook is self-indlugently entitled Gordon Ramsay\’s World Kitchen and like cookbooks beofre, is based on the most recent series of his hit Channel 4 television show \’The F Word\’. This (read full article)