Happy 2nd birthday to the blog!!! Exactly two years ago I unveiled the very first recipe for the blog, Cheeseburger Pie. And, what an unexpected, crazy wild ride it's been. From VIP food events, to publishing cooking articles, to creating featured recipes, to hob-nobbing with world-renown chefs, to working alongside some amazing brands. I can't stress enough that, exactly two years ago today: I didn't know how to boil pasta... I had no idea how to cut an avocado.. My meals were usually dialed up from a … [Read more...]
BBQ Tips and a Toolset Giveaway
May 24, 2013 By 37 Comments
Don’t forget to vote for My Judy the Foodie in the Top 25 Foodie Moms 2013 Contest. You can vote 1x per 24-hour time period until 6/4/13!! So, go ahead spread the word and, vote here! Memorial Day weekend is upon us! Hopefully you'll be able to enjoy some fresh-grilled meats or veggies at some point over the weekend. If you find yourself working the grill, don't forget these helpful tips for cooking your best meat: Steak should be at room temp to ensure optimum grilling (approximately 15 minutes). Just before grilling, … [Read more...]
Worm Pretzel
May 16, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Sometimes when you are around food all day, even worms soaking in the spring sun begin to look like pretzels.... … [Read more...]
Win a Trip for 2 to Taste of Chicago
May 13, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Let’s face it, dinnertime can become so tedious and routine sometimes. However, last week our mealtime became fun time. I’m a Flatout Flatbread Blog Ambassador and received my samples of Flatout Thin Crust Flatbreads Artisan Pizza! The Thin Crust Flatbread Artisan Pizza comes in four different varieties: Rustic White, Spicy Italian, Heritage Wheat, and Rosemary & Olive Oil. As we were deciding our specific pizza creations, we realized these flatbreads can be paired with numerous ingredients to render them ideal as appetizers (Thin … [Read more...]
