Skip to Recipe February posts on recipe blogs are usually dedicated to all things pink, red, and nauseatingly romantic. This year, I have one word for you: Risotto. Just saying it makes you sound fancy, doesn’t it? Risotto. It’s basically just creamy rice, but you don’t impress people with a dish called “creamy rice.” But
Typically, I avoid reviewing chain restaurants. However, every now and then, one leaves such an impression that I must tell the world (or, at least my little corner of the universe) about it. Gyu-Kaku is one of those times. Now, before I begin, I must disclose that I write this review having never experienced authentic
Skip to Recipe I know what you’re probably thinking. “Why is she posting pumpkin desserts in January?” You have a point. I could have waited until Fall rolls around again, and posted this then. But, that would have meant that you, my loyal followers, would not know the existence of this little squares of heaven
Ah, macarons. They are such wonderful and enigmatic things. The first time that I tasted a macaron was at a chocolate festival. There was a French bakery showcasing these delicate meringue and almond flour confections, and it was love at first bite. Since then, they hold a special place in my heart. Making them, on
Pizza is one of those foods that I am pretty much always in the mood for. Unless I am writhing in agony, then chances are that I won’t turn down the offer of a good slice of pizza. Unfortunately, good pizza is hard to come by in Miami, especially if you’re looking for a traditional
Skip to Recipe Every now and then, my boss flies into town and pays her subordinates a visit. During her most recent visit, one of my colleagues and I were dealing with an ongoing project, and she was feeling fairly overwhelmed. As a joke, she asked our boss to approve the shipment of a cake
Skip to Recipe After Halloween, I did something really stupid. I went to the store and perused the racks with the clearance Halloween candy, and ended up leaving with enough candy to last me several months. Normally, this isn’t really a problem. I have a candy jar at my desk at work that was always
Let’s face it: if you have heard of this place, then you know that it was only a matter of time before it showed up on the blog. Mojo Donuts, located in Pembroke Pines, is South Florida’s first gourmet donut shop. Before a former DJ/stripper opened this shop with his wife, the only choices for
Skip to Recipe When I moved into my house earlier this year, my friends pooled their resources and gave me a very generous wad of cash as a housewarming gift. Naturally, I spent that money on cooking-related items. One of these purchases was a grill and smoker, which the hardware store happened to have on
Another year of Burgerliscious has come and gone, and I certainly had no intention of missing out on this great event. If you’re just tuning in to the blog, Burgerliscious takes place in Ponce Circle Park in Coral Gables every November. Here, Coral Gables restaurants get a chance to compete and see which one of