Foodie Talk

My Big Fat Garden Project

March 16, 2011

If I can do it, anyone can. I’ve planted my real first garden – ever. And I’m in love. My grandfather always kept quite a large garden. As a kid I remember going out with him to pick tomatoes, okra, and all types, it seemed, of greens. But even though, well into my adult life [...]

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Sea Vegetables, Magazines, & Juice Cleansing

August 17, 2009

Post on Purely Delicious Magazine and my article “Who’s Afraid of Sea Vegetables?”, plus kicking off a 3 day juice cleanse.

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12 Ways to Save Money & Stay Raw

November 26, 2008

Anyone who hasn’t been living under a proverbial rock these days is well aware of the economic doom and gloom painted by the media. While it’s true that we’re in the midst of an uncertain financial future that’s spinning many of us into conservation mode, shouldn’t we already be mindful of our food spending? The [...]

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A Weekend at Gourmet Magazine's "Gourmet Institute"

October 26, 2008

Gourmet Magazine’s annual event was a weekend packed with all the best chef-lebrity, demos, discussions, tastings, and hobnob for the ultimate foodie fantasy.

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A "Ritzy" Evening at Norman's

August 11, 2008

Last night, my husband and I attended the 5th anniversary celebration of one of my favorite restaurants, and chefs, here in Orlando – Norman’s at the Ritz Carlton, Grand Lakes. I wouldn’t have missed it, and it was an even far better time than I ever expected! Norman is, of course, the award-winning author and [...]

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The Eco-Foodie-ism Movement

June 15, 2008

Traveling gives me the opportunity to catch up on all my periodicals. Although it’s a bit ridiculous, sometimes this means flipping through back issues from 2007! I can’t help it. I am a magazine junkie. If you could only see my cabinet full of them – stacks and stacks of 18+ subscriptions, plus miscellaneous ones [...]

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Adventures of the Durian

April 24, 2008

See more of these durian photos on Flickr! When I went to my favorite Asian foods market today in Viet-town for young coconuts and bento boxes, I didn’t expect to find a whole barrel full of live, REAL, fresh durians! I’d finally come face to face with the elusive fruit I have only heard of [...]

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