Takara Sushi Rolls Out the Red Carpet

by Denise // 6 January, 2014 // Comments off

Disclaimer: I was invited to a Tasting Tweetup through a Tampa Bay Bloggers and Takara Sushi and Sake Lounge partnership. I received gift cards as compensation. The opinions shared are my own. I love sushi. I can throw down some... Continue reading →

Theresa Caputo and Diane Young at a Halloween Party

by Denise // 21 October, 2013 // Comments off

On Saturday we had our annual Halloween party. As promised, I dressed as Theresa Caputo, the Long Medium. I had the hardest time finding a wig to complete my Halloween costume, because I didn’t want to spend a fortune on... Continue reading →

Random Thoughts about Bethenny, Ryan Reynolds, Midnight Rides, Rum and Track Tuesday

by Denise // 20 August, 2013 // Comments off

Last Monday night, I joined my Tampa Bay Blogger friends for a cocktail party at Grille One Sixteen hosted by Bethenny Frankel to promote her new talk show, Bethenny, which premieres on Fox on September 9th. Honestly, before last Monday,... Continue reading →

Carmel Café Spring Sampling

by Denise // 27 March, 2013 // Comments off

Last Tuesday, Carmel Café introduced its new seasonal flavors just in time for spring and I was invited to the special sneak preview spring sampling. The Spring Pea Bruschetta encapsulated spring with its presentation. The spring pea and mint combination... Continue reading →

Savoring Sanibel

by Denise // 1 July, 2011 // Comments off

Undoubtedly, Sanibel and Captiva are world-famous for some of the best shelling and beautiful beaches. But for my family and me, the islands are also known for some of the best eats in the Sunshine State. Next to the shells... Continue reading →

No Reason to Fear Fay

by Denise // 19 August, 2008 // Comments off

Tropical Storm Fay’s track has turned east and once again Tampa Bay has been spared of yet another hurricane. Last night, I anticipated Fay throwing a monkey wrench in this week’s training, but morning brought beautiful blues skies and I... Continue reading →

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