It’s that time of the year when pumpkin treats pop up everywhere. And, since my job recently hosted a craft fair, I thought it would be nice to feature an item that was pumpkin-flavored. So, I made mini pumpkin bundt cakes. You can easily scale this recipe up and make one, large bundt cake. However,
Miami Spice has come and gone. Yet, being the procrastinator that I am, I still have a backlog of restaurant reviews. Forgive me, all, for I have failed in my quest to keep you all informed of the deliciousness that Miami has to offer. A friend of mine specifically requested that we try a French
Burgers are, in many ways, the perfect food. I mean, you can get all of the food groups in one bite. That practically makes them health food, right!? Yes? Of course. But, as easy as it is to justify stuffing a burger in my face, finding a stellar burger is not always easy. Here at The
Skip to Recipe I started writing this post back in late June, with the full intention of posting it as a 4th of July post. Then, mangoes happened, and I got distracted. Still, a good red velvet cake is something that should be shared. I came across this recipe while I was looking for firm
As per my usual plan around this time of the year, I continue my foray into Miami Spice. My next visit brought me to Edge Steak and Bar in Downtown Miami. The steakhouse takes a lighter approach to the traditional steak dinner. They pair their steak with locally-sourced ingredients, and there is even a pepper and herb
Coral Gables Restaurant Week (CGRW), like Miami Spice, is something that I look forward to every year. Restaurants will offer a 3-course menu at a fixed price per person, which is usually a decent discount from ordering the menu items a la carte. Therefore, my usual strategy is to seek out the restaurants that I probably
Skip to Recipe So, a good friend of mine broke her foot the other day. To cheer her up, I offered to make her any type of cake she wanted. She initially asked for a Kit Kat cake. But, some subliminal messaging from another friend, as well as an earlier suggestion from one of my coworkers,
Miami Spice is finally back. And, that means a lot of good eating. For those of you that don’t know, Miami Spice is a 2-month long promotion in which participating restaurants in Miami will offer a fixed price, 3-course menu. The meals are $23 for lunch, or $39 for dinner. This can spell a significant
Skip to Recipe I have a serious problem. I obsess over things. All it takes is for the small seed of an idea to be planted, and the idea grows at an exponential rate and grabs hold of my brain. Then, it won’t let go. It’s this tendency to obsess that will lead me to
Yesterday, I went to the Peruvian Independence Day Festival 2014, expecting to gorge myself on lot of delicious Peruvian food. Unfortunately, the festival had other plans. I was so underwhelmed that I am not going to bother with a detailed post. Thank you, though, to Arty Photoworks for the excellent photos! Sorry again that I