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Happenings At The Buzz
Just in from the Buzz! Cristi and Tom are changing their menu!!Upcoming Events at The Buzz....Dear Bob and Robin,Buzz Coffee and Wine will be hosting Blaze and Kelly for two fantastic music filled evenings. We will feature some exciting summertime wi (read full article)
Capture the moment
Not everyday did we celebrate occasions like birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, and even corporate events, so why not make it very special. Thanks to modern technology that today, the best way to make the occasion memorable is have a video coverage (read full article)
There's no place like (your adopted) home for the holidays!
For anyone who doesn't live in (or very near to) the same town/city/country where they grew up, the Thanksgiving and Christmas (and everything in between) holidays can be tough especially when long distances force you to celebrate alone. Wheth (read full article)
There's no place like (your adopted) home for the holidays!
Nothing screams "holiday" to me quite like the ice skating rink at Rockefeller Center! For anyone who doesn't live in (or very near to) the same town/city/country where they grew up, the Thanksgiving and Christm (read full article)
The Hunger of Distance Running :)
What do you get when a college student runs 18 miles before breakfast?A food-consuming creature similar to a garbage disposal. Yep.Watermelon.Honey Dew MelonGluten-Free French Toast made specially by Patty.Eggs.Toast with Peanut Butter and JamBananaC (read full article)
A picture collage: Colicchio cooks!
For the last day of the New York Food & Wine Festival, I observed a cooking demonstration with Tom Colicchio (restaurateur, famous chef and Top Chef judge). Please enjoy these photos of Mr. Colicchio preparing the following: lemon confit, t (read full article)
New York Culinary Experience, day 2: "Seasonal Greenmarket Plates" with Alexandra Guarnaschelli
*Please note: Since this event covered two full days, I'm publishing my posts in smaller pieces. I don't want to skimp on details, so please be patient. Next up: Gillian Duffy interviews Dan Barber; followed by "Classic American Dessert (read full article)
New York Culinary Experience, day 1: "The New American Table," with Marcus Samuelsson
“Seriously Mom, I felt like a Midwestern tween who just met Miley Cyrus,” I gushed while describing my weekend at the second-annual New York Culinary Experience. Of course, Mom had no clue that “Achy Breaky” Billy-Ray had a daughter.&nb (read full article)
Celebrating Santa Barbara's food culture
This past Thursday kicked off epicure.SB October 2009, "a month to savor Santa Barbara cuisine, libations, and culture." It was a feast for the senses, looking at Fran Collin's photographs of chefs, kitchens, and local food on display at The Book De (read full article)
a review of rachel ray’s 30 minute meals -going where no man has gone before
The title may or may not be accurate, depending on how loyal male readers feel about her whole Maxim trying to break into new demographics and win new fans spread from a few years back. The *only* hourglass pertaining and related to Rachel Ray (and (read full article)
chicken picatta recipe
This is one of those recipes that’s so good and easy you’ll no doubt be convinced to stay home and cook vs. go to the local Italian joint. At least I hope so. Now, if your ‘local’ (read: large conglomerate focus group tested food produc (read full article)
here’s to friday
As I’m sure you’d agree, it’s been a heck of a long one (always is….no!?). You deserve a reward. Beer up, my friend. Beer up (read full article)
Raw Food Land Is All Abuzz
Holy guacamole, there's lots of excitement sprouting up in the land of raw foods. Here's a sneak peek at a few juicy happenings...The New Hot SpotPerhaps the biggest buzz this month has been about the opening of Oklahoma City's new restaurant and cul (read full article)
A Family that Eats Together
Whether my day is crazy or calm, busy or boring there is one thing I always look forward to, sitting down for an evening meal with the kiddies (and my sister, while she’s living with us ). At dinner, we all share the happenings of our days an (read full article)
orange and avocado salad with jamaican jerk chicken recipe
Any excuse or delivery vehicle/mechanism that enables and facilitates consumption of Jamaican jerk chicken is fine in my book. Actually, encouraged. Case in point: orange and avocado salad. As previously detailed I’m not a huge fan of salad b (read full article)
puerto rican lasagna (pastelon) recipe
No, really. Contrary to popular belief, this is not your standard, run of the mill Italian style lasagna doused with sprays of Hugo by Hugo Boss, Tommy by Tommy Hilfiger, or similar cologne (save the hate mail, please). Rather, my personal and doct (read full article)
collard greens southern style recipe
This fish outta water is certainly new on collard greens, a predominantly African American Southern staple vegetable (as well as the whole Southern thing). But that’s okay -this recipe is just as good as those sampled at a wide array of BBQ joint (read full article)
Come party the night away for a good cause
Come out for an evening of dancing, cocktails, gourmet treats, exciting raffle prizes, and incredible gift bags to celebrate Gilda's Club Worldwide! For more information and to buy tickets, click *here* Raffle Tickets: $0 - $50: You receive (read full article)
papaya, feta, and red onion salad recipe
Your humble correspondent isn’t the biggest salad fan out there. Sure, they are nutritious and all that good stuff, but sorely lack in the creativity and all important filling factor. I am man, hear me roar. Always one to troubleshoot (as long (read full article)
jamaican beef patty filling recipe
Ask 10 grounded people the most popular food to come out of Jamaican and you’re bound to get the same 10 responses –the Jamaican beef patty. Quintessentially Jamaican, flavorful, spicy, and tasty (not to mention beyond fulfilling after bar hopp (read full article)



