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Burger Club Challenge: Bobby Flay

posted August 09, 2010 in Mangos Chili and Z

  Bobby Flay’s Juicy Texas Burger As the official Team Captain for picking meals around here, I must say I don’t know why Bobby Flay’s Juicy Texas Burger ended up being my last choice. Don’t you just hate being the last (read full article)

Hot Tub Wedding Cake, Pt. 2 - The Cake Cutting

posted July 03, 2010 in cakelava - Musings From Cakeland

All images courtesy of Dave Miyamoto & CompanyWe had so much fun with Miwa and Darnell's Hot Tub Wedding Cake a couple days ago on the blog, and it appears based on your facebook comments that you did too! I received a pretty little e-package of (read full article)

Cake for Maya

posted June 23, 2010 in cakelava - Musings From Cakeland

Last weekend we made a special cake for my cousin Maya's 18th birthday/high school graduation party at Tiki's Grill and Bar in Waikiki. Tiki's with its Hawaiian tiki theme, yummy food, and amazing views overlooking Waikiki Beach is the perfect spot (read full article)

Geometric Chic Wedding Cake

posted June 01, 2010 in cakelava - Musings From Cakeland

We were excited the first time we met with Kassy and Ken to discuss their wedding cake. As soon as Kassy showed us their black and white spiral geometric fabric being used in the wedding we knew this would be a really fun cake for Rick to design. Ra (read full article)

Laura and Oliver's Wedding Cake

posted May 13, 2010 in cakelava - Musings From Cakeland

It is not common practice for us to post the previous night's cake on the blog, but when you have one as strikingly bold, funky, hip and over-the-top like Laura and Oliver's wedding cake, we thought it should be shared as soon as possible. We had a (read full article)

Chiang Mai Hotels & Resorts - The Veranda

posted April 15, 2010 in CW\'s Food & Travel

If you are heading to Chiang Mai, don't miss a visit to Veranda - The High Resort. It is the latest luxury resort in Chiang Mai, and also the most breath-taking. Veranda is located on a valley slope in Hang Dong, about 30 min drive from the old town. (read full article)

International House of Pancakes! Scallion Pancakes (Cong You Bing)

posted April 07, 2010 in SippitySup- Serious Fun Food

Today’s international pancake is Chinese. Scallion Pancakes (Cong You Bing) are wonderfully chewy, flaky, and savory. It is one of my favorite Chinese take-out restaurant treats, and a must- (read full article)

Vineyard Review: Trinchero - St. Helena, CA

posted April 02, 2010 in The Gastro-Lounge

The main room in the house One of the tables for lunch The main table, beautiful Chandelier, I sense a rope theme In the kitchen dining! Sophia and I have easily been to over 50 vineyards/wineries in the Napa area and yet we always seem to forget (read full article)

The Bold and The Beautiful

posted March 19, 2010 in Gourmet Worrier

Cannes is a place for the beautiful people, even when you're well and truly gone! (read full article)

Rainbow cake--as much fun to make as it is to eat!

posted February 09, 2010 in Off The Menu

 This is such a fun and simple cake!  Every time I make this cake, everyone just loves how colorful and delicious it is.  People will keep asking you your secret, little do they know that it is so easy.Ingredients: 1 box (1 box will ma (read full article)

Spicy Asian Beef Noodle Bowl

I have no idea how authentic this dish is, or even from what country it might hail. I didn't ask for its passport - hell, I didn't even have a recipe. I simply assembled a bunch of stuff I like and started cooking. The result? A big, BOLD, beaut (read full article)

Libum: Ancient Roman Cheese Bread

posted January 12, 2010 in Tasty Trix

Let's see, my whole post-holiday "I'm not gonna eat any carbs for awhile" thing lasted, oh, what?  ... Two days? Two-and-half, if I'm being generous. Sigh. In my defense,  there are extenuating circumstances. You see, Poppa Trix went and (read full article)

Sup! Loves Cookbooks: Nirmala's Edible Diary

posted December 12, 2009 in SippitySup- Serious Fun Food

There are a lot of cookbooks out there. Too many of them come from expected sources and feature too many of the same recipes highlighting whatever ingredient du jour is making the Iron Chef ci (read full article)

Friday Favorites

Hello!I would like to share some of my favorite items that I have found in various Etsy shops! Enjoy!EtsyBuy Handmadenikid1.) Cherries Large Print: Jellybean's2.) Garland strand winter Christmas ornament: Anastasiajaminhome3.) Cutest amigurumi alien (read full article)

Bold and Beautiful

Get the LookByte Violet/Black Leather Cappa (38,419 PHP) Marchesa Sequines Strapless Dress (216,723 PHP)Givency Urania Feather and Leather Sandals (53,946 PHP)Chanel Jumbo Bag (149,877 PHP)Exquisite Large Black Hat with Red Hydrangeas (5,957 PHP)Cha (read full article)

10 Ways to update your bedroom for under $100

posted October 12, 2009 in Beautiful Life

Your bedroom is your sanctuary a place to relax and rejuvinate. It’s always a great idea to freshen it up so you don’t feel like you’re in a rut. This undertaking can be quit costly but I’ve come up with a few tips and tricks to update your s (read full article)

My Fave Five

posted September 27, 2009 in Food for Thought

Book stores are struggling. Walk into my home and you wouldn’t believe that. I am a cookbook addict. They line my bookshelves, are piled high next to my bed, and I once even lost my son as a baby amidst the stacks. I have read them all, but use (read full article)

cruising for le creuset part 2

posted September 14, 2009 in figs & vetkoek

My search is over – the glass slipper fits, and my culinary Cinderella is a mystery no more (see Cruising for Le Creuset if you think I sound like I’m having an acid flash-back)!  I’ve found the beautiful powder blue Le Creuset pots that I saw (read full article)

Grilled Figs

posted August 18, 2009 in Zoe

I finally found figs at the farmers market! I have been waiting so patiently. Every week the man said "next week, try next week" and finally the day has come! Aren't they beautiful? The colors are so bright and bold. Since I already had the george fo (read full article)

Pairing with Priorat DOC

posted August 18, 2009 in The Thirsty Cook

Priorat is an intense wine region. In landscape. In food. In drink. The sun bleeds on the vines. The ground gives the heat right back. So close to the leisure of the Barcelona beach side. Other writers have described this place as a paradox. Intense, (read full article)

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