I am the biggest lover of anything hearts. I seem to see them everywhere even in the snow. But, man does not live by hearts alone. He needs to eat. You don’t have to heart everything for Valentine’s Day, or do pink or red food with bizarre food colorings. All you need do is pop…
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Spaghetti Squash Hash Browns
I am forever searching for that bite of comfort food that I can eat all I want of. I like to eat. I like fairly good-sized portions of food. But I want it to be food that loves me. Isn’t the misconception in the eating, get fat, get thin, lose weight world one of suffering…
The Farm House, A Farmer to Table, Downtown Nashville Restaurant in SoBro
I’ve been waiting for months to tell you about one of my favorite restaurants in Nashville, the Farm House, located right across from the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in the SoBro district (south of Broadway). I wrote about the Farmhouse in an article for the Nashville Arts & Entertainment Magazine (the Restaurant Revolution)…
Mashed Cauliflower with Olive Oil (Paleo, Vegan)
I want to get right down to this recipe for mashed cauliflower. It’s only two ingredients. Cauliflower and olive oil. I honestly thought this wouldn’t work. Cauliflower has been substituted for fried rice and cauliflower pizza and while they are okay, still good to eat, they don’t really truly replace pizza crust or rice. However, when…
Trattoria Il Mulino Opens in Nashville
Trattoria Il Mulino recently moved into the Hilton Hotel in Downtown Nashville. The Il Mulino brand originated in New York, ranging from casual to upscale. Trattoria Il Mulino is defined as Italian casual chic and can also be found in Orlando, Atlantic City, and New York. There is much confusion about what an Italian restaurant…
Honey Baked Goat Cheese Salad with Blackberry Lemon Vinaigrette
Honey Baked Goat Cheese Salad Summer is the time for sweet, juicy, tangy food and, of course, salads. While this is a very simple salad, of honey baked goat cheese, greens, arugula, and summer fruit, there are nuances that must be noted. A good salad must have a proper balance of fat, acid and salt,…
The New Franklin Kroger Marketplace
The long awaited Kroger Marketplace, located at 1203 Murfreesboro Road, Franklin, Tennessee, has finally opened its doors with a bang of a grand opening, meaning lots of value and choices for customers and $50 Gift Card giveaway in the rafflecopter below. In an effort to get the word out about the new 84,000 square food…
Easter Sides, Easter Desserts
You have that spiral ham, and now you have to think about Easter sides and Easter desserts. Here are some ideas to help make Easter Dinner Special. Refresh with White Sangria or Strawberry Sangria with Lime and Basil Try pasta as a side dish. This classic Genovese basil, potato and green bean spaghetti works so…
Via Italia Trattoria, Authentic Italian Restaurant
Have you ever had a meal where the stars lined up perfectly and the restaurant not only delivered far beyond expectation, but bent over backwards to make sure you knew they were dedicated to good food? Via Italia, by way of a recommendation in a coffee house in San Diego’s Little Italy, was just such…
Super Bowl Party Food, Italian Style
Italian flavors are always crowd pleasers. These are some of my most favorite Italian style party foods. I don’t know a lot about football, but I sure do know about food. I’m giving you some last minute ideas, a few super easy, even if you’re not a big cook, a few thing dishes that are…
Fried Cauliflower, Paleo, Gluten Free
The other day the boys asked me how I knew everything. Ha. If they only knew that while I’ve stored massive information into my brain, it’s often there to remind me of how little I know. When I was half their age I learned what a tree was and then I learned there are different…
Osteria Marco – Favorite Italian Restaurant in Denver
I love good Italian food and I’ve waited five years to get back to one of my all time favorite places, Osteria Marco in Denver, Colorado. I can easily say this is one of my favorite restaurants anywhere. It’s been a few months since our visit, but at least it’s not five years, and while…