I’m so excited to try my first home restaurant this evening. I’ve heard great things about this experience and have been wanting to go to one for over a year. I was absolutely thrilled when I received an invitation to attend Sidra Forman‘s dinner tonight. Sidra is an amazing woman with many talents. I truly […]
Tag: food
Bites of Chocolate
Last Fall when I was in Paris, I was on the lookout for the next “IT” trend. Based on my trip, I guessed artisan chocolate shops. All around town, I spied adorable boutiques with mouth-watering window displays and lines reaching out the door. Some shops focused exclusively on chocolate, others covered all types of confections. […]
Holiday Treats
About twenty years ago, one of my Mother’s students gave her a tin of homemade Cracker Candy as a holiday present. We immediately begged for the recipe. This simple and easy to make treat is great as a little gift for friends this holiday season! Cracker Candy 2 sticks butter 1 cup sugar 1 sleeve […]
I Love BBQ
I really, really love BBQ! I don’t mean just grilling or just ribs or just sauce, I mean, Southern-style, spice-rubbed, pork bbq with all the fixins. One of my favorite things to do in Hot Springs is sample the local bbq. BBQ places in Hot Springs are like coffee shops in the city, they’re everywhere. […]
Wine Club
Tonight is the next gathering of my Wine Club. A friend started this particular club about a year ago. There are about 12-15 regulars, mostly women from the industry and other friends. Here are the rules: 1) Wines must be under $20 2) The theme is selected by the winner from the previous gathering. 3) […]
Cozy Up
It is a cold and rainy day here in Washington, DC, and I can’t help but think about all things cozy. I wish I could put work aside and cuddle up in front of the fireplace in a decadent room, under piles of faux fur blankets, with some French onion soup, hot chocolate and a […]
Inspired by: Pumpkin
Fall is one of my favorite seasons. From the cool, crisp days to the hearty cuisine to Thanksgivings spent at the lake, there’s just something so cozy and comforting about this time of year! One of my friends has a fabulous foodie blog called Charm & Salt. I recently saw one of her posts about […]
