Archive for June, 2011

Etiquette Tuesday: no talking.
[ 1 ] June 7, 2011 |

Etiquette Tuesday: no talking.

Sorry I have to be the one to say it, but many food events are also a time to network.  Besides trying the elegant dishes and toasting some of the best libations in the world, there is something to be said about why everyone seems to have those business cards handy.  This Etiquette Tuesday focuses […]

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World Tour:  A little taste of Sicily
[ 0 ] June 3, 2011 |

World Tour: A little taste of Sicily

I’ve obsessed over my appreciation of Italian treats and my burning desire to hop on a flight to Italy and give my taste buds a tour of the country.  While I wait on my United Airlines points to accumulate, I try to find ways to treat myself to not-so-authentic experiences that would mimic the joyful dining pleasures […]

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Recipe of the Week: Quinoa for Breakfast
[ 0 ] June 2, 2011 |

Recipe of the Week: Quinoa for Breakfast

  1 cup quinoa (*cook according to package directions) ½ cup green peas (*Frozen) ½ cup red onions (diced) Salt & Pepper (*to taste) 2 tbsp. Red Wine Vinegar 1 egg Olive Oil Hollandaise Sauce (*for garnish) (*Packet can be found at your local grocery store or you can make from scratch using this recipe […]

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