Parkesdale Farm Market: Florida’s Finest Strawberry Gem

by Denise // 26 February, 2013 // Comments off

Last week, I came to the sad realization that I have lived in Florida for over 30 years and I have never tasted America’s Best Milkshake or what the Food Network refers to as America’s Best Drinkable Dessert. I simply... Continue reading →

Flashdance: What a Retro Feeling!

by Denise // 22 February, 2013 // Comments off

When you hear the phrase “What a feeling!” do you immediately throw on leg warmers, a ripped up sweatshirt and launch into a leap across the room landing on your knees? That was precisely my reaction and shared by my... Continue reading →

Soup du Juor Vlog Hop: How to Run a Marathon Without Looking Like You Ran a Marathon

by Denise // 31 January, 2013 // Comments off

For this week’s Soup du Jour, I’m joining Mama Kat’s Vlogging Workshop. One of the prompts offered this week asked to share your favorite makeup. Therefore, I took the opportunity to share my stunner runner trade secrets: what makeup I... Continue reading →

Pinning and Planning – December 30

by Denise // 30 December, 2012 // Comments off

After a month of trying not to overindulge, I feel like it was a losing battle. I feel so bloated, globby and lumpy much like the Lumpy Space Princess from Adventiure Time. “Oh my glob! Don’t be hating on my... Continue reading →

A Holiday Sampling at Datz

by Denise // 12 December, 2012 // Comments off

Last Wednesday, Christmas came early when Chef Jason and our friends at Datz prepared a holiday tasting for the Tampa Bay Bloggers. As usual, Datz rolled out the red carpet with chilled cocktails ready and waiting for us. This holiday... Continue reading →

Tinsel and Lights and Happy Hanukkah

by Denise // 10 December, 2012 // Comments off

The other day I heard a Christmas song and the singer’s enchanting voice unhinged a memory. I saw myself driving on a country hillside road on a long commute to work. Almost as clear and haunting as the vision, her... Continue reading →

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