Valentine’s Day Ideas – What to Give, Do, Drink and Eat

GIFTS: Funny Valentine cards from Etsy His and Hers highball set. Cheers! Valentine’s Day macarons, who doesn’t like to receive sweets? RM Champagne Salon will send the Chef’s favorite macaron flavors to that lucky someone. Delivered by RM or you can pick-up. EAT: Forgot to make dinner reservations? Check out what is still available in […]

Time To Get Spicy With The Just Launched RawSpiceBar

I love spices but I never seem to branch out. This is why I am very excited to try RawSpiceBar. They send you three spice blends with recipes, the origins of each spice and storage instructions. Stay tuned for the post about the recipe I will be making using their spices when I receive the […]

Tom Yum Goong Soup Straight from Thailand

I’ve been sick for the past 10 days so soup has been on my mind. Well, soup and tropical beaches since it’s February in Chicago. This is what I dream of: It’s no surprise that my mind drifted to my honeymoon in Thailand and the wonderful cooking lesson I took with the head chef of […]

Fresh Ideas for Super Bowl Sunday Eats

There are a million recipes out there for the Super Bowl so I wanted to save you some time and pass on some delicious and interesting recipes that will make you the perfect guest or host. If the Super Bowl is not for you these recipes will still work for any potluck party this winter. […]

Bon Bini! Welcome To Aruba

There are plenty of restaurants in Aruba but none as laid-back and romantic as Passions on the Beach. Tables are set up 25 feet from the ocean literally on the beach so you can enjoy the sunset with your feet in the sand. Another plus, it is located away from the high-rise madness so no […]