Ever since this article came out a few years back citing the Black Angus Burger at Michael’s Genuine Food and Drink as one of the Top 25 Burgers in the country, I just HAD to check them out. Unfortunately, such a venture is not particularly cheap, even during the more cost-effective lunch hours. Michael’s Genuine
Adventures in Pollo a la Brasa
Skip to Recipe About a year and a half ago, I was introduced to Peruvian-style pollo a la brasa (rotisserie chicken), and have been hooked ever since. Even now, I crave it at least once a week. It’s really not a taste that can be put into words if you are accustomed to store-bought or
Caramels
Skip to Recipe First off, I must apologize to everyone that has been asking me for this recipe. I have nothing to blame except for myself, my laziness, and the fact that I am easily distracted. I first started attempting homemade caramel when I was obsessed with caramel apples. While I still haven’t quite mastered
MPP Brickell (A Review)
The quest for awesome Peruvian food in Miami continues. This time, I ventured out to MPP Brickell. Their parent restaurant, Mi Propiedad Privada, has been in business in Lima, Peru for 12 years. They have a pretty solid reputation, so we’ll see how they measure up.
Focaccia Bistro (A Review)
Focaccia Bistro is an Italian and French inspired restaurant, that appears to also occasionally dabble in Peruvian cuisine. It is a tiny and unassuming little bistro-style restaurant located on one of the main streets in Coconut Grove. It is difficult to spot on the busy street, unless you know what you are looking for. Armed
Pecan Tassies
Skip to Recipe With the holiday season upon us, it’s prime time for potlucks. So, when the Thanksgiving luncheon at work rolled around, I decided to make these little morsels. Think pecan pie, but in bite-size form. They were very well-received. In fact, a few coworkers insisted that I post the recipe. So, here it
Mini Cheesecakes
Skip to Recipe Cheesecake is delicious. And, while it is made of pretty basic ingredients, it is surprisingly easy to screw up. If you’ve ever had a bad slice of cheesecake, you know exactly what I’m talking about. Fear not, though! I’ve got your back.
Burgerliscious 2013
Burgerliscious returned again this year for another night full of burgers in the heart of Coral Gables. Thankfully, I was able to nab a VIP pass on LivingSocial for about half the price, which meant unlimited tastings, dessert, and booze. Of course, this means that I was able to sample every single one of the
Capital Grille (A Review)
With Miami Spice over, I thought my fine-dining days were numbered for the rest of the year. Then, I found out about Dine Out Lauderdale, Broward’s version of Miami Spice. About 2 dozen restaurants participated in this promotion, which featured a $35 fixed price menu, usually 3 or 4 courses. Naturally, the thing to do
Baby Shower Cupcakes!
A little ongoing project that I had for the past couple of weeks was making cupcakes for a baby shower. The anticipated head count was 75 people, which was more than I have ever made in a single go. But, when a friend asks for a favor for such a special occasion, one simply cannot