'Foodie Passions'

So far I have lost 12 pounds. I am losing weight at a snail’s pace but at least I’m still losing.
When I had a friend visit from out of town, I gained back 2 pounds but lost it.
My birthday is next week and I have some birthday dinners and lunches planned but I will just [more...]

May is a month of many celebrations – Mother’s Day, Memorial Day and who could forget - Pimento month, which gives a nod to the little red pepper most often associated with green olives and martinis.
In the South, pimentos are the star of Southern paté a.k.a. pimento cheese.
I haven’t eaten pimento cheese in decades. I [more...]

PROVIDENCE. R.I.: “Oyster growers are fiercely fiercely competitive and every grower is convinced their oyster is the best,” says Bob Rheault, President of the East Coast Shellfish Growers Association.
To settle the issue of which East Coast oyster tastes best, the ECSGA and the National Shellfisheries Association asked growers to submit their finest to the First [more...]

Here’s a great idea for eco-friendly moms on Mother’s Day.
Mom deserves the best so why not treat her with a most intense, organic chocolate experience that will please her palate and also warm her heart to know her gift is helping to give back.
Chocolate is always a favorite Mother’s Day gift, so not treat mom to [more...]

April is not over yet and the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board (WMMB) is still celebrating the ultimate comfort food. There’s even a grilled Wisconsin cheese Web site complete with recipes and expert tips for each day of the month including classic and modern grilled cheese interpretations.
This recipe would make an awesome brunch along with a fruit [more...]