Pressed Juicery Cleanse

Cleanses are a great way to detox your body, giving you a fresh start.  I try to do 2 cleanses a year, but I only do a 3 day cleanse just to give me that motivation to get back on track with clean eating.  I was excited to be able to review Pressed Juicery. Their mission…

Asparagus crostini fun

Asparagus is in season so it’s time to breakout those delicious recipes. I’m always looking for different ideas to entertain family and friends. This asparagus pesto is great for crostinis, where the toppings can be endless. Leftovers of the pesto were used to toss with pasta. This recipe will be sure to please all those…

Napa cabbage, Mango and Bacon Salad

Even though it’s still a little cold out there it doesn’t stop us from having a delicious salad.  Salads are so versatile you can add pretty much anything you desire.  This one is super easy and refreshing with a hint of sweetness from the mangos and orange juice dressing.  I hope you enjoy. Ingredients: 1 head…

Fancy Deviled Egg Flight

  Deviled eggs are always a crowd pleaser, but did you ever think of all the different toppings you can add or mix into them? I wanted to create a flight of deviled eggs. With Easter being right around the corner this is the perfect appetizer for any party.  Crab meat, Sriracha, caramelized shallots and…

Key West Largo

A favorite destination for Ernest Hemingway, Jimmy Buffett, and many more, Key West is known for its palm lined streets and fish that is fresh enough to draw any committed culinary traveler. With a distinct mixture of cultures, the island is not only home to a strong seafood scene, but a tantalizing fusion of cuisines….

No Bake Mascarpone cheesecake in a cup

This is the perfect quick fix if you’re craving a delicious piece of cheesecake. I love a no bake dessert because it’s super simple clean up and a no waiting game. This particular one is perfect for entertaining as well because they are individual servings. In a traditional cheesecake of course you use cream cheese…

Think local give local

Think Local, Give Local: An Evening Benefiting the Garces Foundation WHAT: Garces Foundation presents Think Local, Give Local with tastings from the area’s brightest chefs and a food themed silent auction to benefit the lives of Philadelphia’s immigrant community.   DETAILS: Chef Jose Garces has handpicked a group of local chefs to deliver an unforgettable…

Philly Wine Week Opening Cork

PHILLY WINE WEEK ANNOUNCES OPENING CORKS, A FESTIVE CELEBRATION AND WINE TASTING PARTY, WITH TICKETS AVAILABLE BEGINNING ON MARCH 1 On Sunday, April 3, Philly Wine Week 2016 will kick off with Opening Corks, a wine tasting event showcasing  premium pours from 25+ local and national wine vendors and importers.  Opening Corks is Philly Wine…

Brewer’s Plate

Fair Food is proud to present The Brewer’s Plate 2016! Philadelphia’s premier local beer and food pairing festival is flooding the Kimmel Center again this year with a bevy of inspired pairings, delightful bites and perfected brews.   Where: Kimmel Center When: Sunday, March 13, 2016 VIP PLUS 4:30 • VIP 5:30 PM  •  GA 6:30 PM  …

The Woodlands Resort

This past weekend my husband and I celebrated out 10 year wedding anniversary and 15 years of togetherness. We had the pleasure of visiting The Woodlands Resort in Wilkes barre PA.  Upon arriving we didn’t know what to expect, but once we walked inside it was like stepping into another world.  It was like a 4…

Superb pizza

Pizza is so versatile. You can let your imagination run wild when creating. Coming up with this combination was pretty easy. I have been obsessed with fennel lately, so I added it as a topping. I could have eaten this whole pie by myself but I decided to share it with the hubby (haha). The…

Green with Envy cocktail

Super bowl 50 is here and this is the perfect little cocktail to serve today. It’s super easy, full of flavor and refreshing. Ingredients for green vodka: 6 cups vodka 20 mint leaves Preparation: Place in vodka and mint in blender. Blend for about 2 minutes. Strain into a pitcher and set aside. Serves 2…