My Own Margaritaville

by Denise // 12 August, 2011 // Comments off

I’m not exaggerating when I tell you my husband makes the BEST margaritas. But like so many of my favorite foodie items, he’s ruined me for order margaritas at restaurants, which is probably a good thing I suppose. Many... Continue reading →

A Beautiful Thing

by Denise // 29 July, 2011 // Comments off

I’ve expressed my love for all things Italian on this blog many times before so it should come as no surprise that hubby took me for an Italian meal for my birthday. At Bella’s Italian Café, we enjoyed a delicious... Continue reading →

Mia Bella Pasta

by Denise // 15 July, 2011 // Comments off

Bella’s Italian Café is one of our favorite Tampa restaurants. I dream of their homemade pastas and specialty sauces, especially Bella’s Roasted Tomato Cream Sauce. But eating out every time I get a craving simply doesn’t fit into our budget... Continue reading →

We Knew They Were Coming, So We Baked Some Cakes

by Denise // 8 July, 2011 // Comments off

With family back in town, we had a festive weekend for sure. It all began with my MIL’s birthday on Sunday. She requested Iron Chef Allan’s over-the-top brunch and to finish it off, he baked his mom a gorgeous rum... Continue reading →

A Fabulous French Toast Flub

by Denise // 10 June, 2011 // Comments off

My kids constantly crave French toast for breakfast. I don’t know what it is about this egg-soaked sweet cinnamon bread that they love so much, but they always request it. And of course, Iron Chef Allan happily obliges, because it’s... Continue reading →

Hot Diggity Dog!

by Denise // 3 June, 2011 // Comments off

Ever since my third pregnancy, I’ve been having really horrible reactions to MSG, nitrates and nitrites. When I eat foods containing MSG, I feel lightheaded and woozy, like I’m drunk. It’s a terrible feeling and each time I eat food... Continue reading →

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