Raspberry Cookie Tart
Chocolate Desserts Pies & Tarts Valentine's Day

Raspberry Cookie Tart

Desserts are one of my most favorite things to cook up in the kitchen. I love when friends’ birthdays come around because it gives me an excuse to make something delicious and share it. For my friend Allison’s birthday I chose this Raspberry Cookie…

July 16, 2010
Mrs. Wages Salsa
Appetizers

Mrs. Wages Salsas and Guacamole

If you’re like me, snacking is every bit as important as a meal just like breakfast or dinner. Whether you’re taking some goodies to a party or getting cozy on the couch watching TV, snacks are perfect for indulging in cravings or getting you…

July 14, 2010
Pickled Squash
Appetizers Side Dish Vegetarian

Pickled Summer Squash

A few weeks back on a trip to the Nashville Farmers’ Market, I discovered Pickled Summer Squash. At a demonstration table was a jar of pickled veggies and I glanced at them and assumed it was well, pickles. I like pickles, but it didn’t…

July 12, 2010
Strawberry Sangria
Drinks & Cocktails

Strawberry Sangria

I’m always on the lookout for a new tasty beverage, especially around the holidays. It was the perfect setting to try a Strawberry Sangria for this recent 4th of July. I’m a huge fan of white sangrias (the beverage of choice from past 4ths),…

July 10, 2010
Sparkle Cupcakes
Restaurants & Eateries

Sparkle Cupcake Company {Closed}

Well, the day has finally arrived. If you’ve been reading my blog, you’ll notice there’s not too much that I’ve eaten and blogged about that I didn’t like. A few things here and there that weren’t great, but had potential (see Chocolate Cherry Cola…

July 8, 2010
Strawberry Poke Cake
Cakes Desserts

Strawberry Poke Cake

This Strawberry Poke Cake is a classic summer dessert. Easy to make and very refreshing. No icing on this cake. Whipped topping makes the cake less heavy on those hot summer days. The flavor options for this are limitless. Try a variety of flavored gelatin…

July 6, 2010
The Local Taco
Restaurants & Eateries

The Local Taco (Nashville)

One of the best things about being a food blogger (besides eating of course!) are the recommendations I get of where to eat. I have my own ever-growing list of places to visit around Nashville, but I’m always happy to hear about a spot…

July 3, 2010
Chickpea Curry with Cashews
Low Calorie Main Dish Vegetarian

Chickpea Curry with Cashews

I never thought very much of curry. I always felt like it was a flavor used mostly in Indian cuisine (of which I don’t care for) and that I wouldn’t like it, much less cook with it. I have no idea what compelled me…

July 1, 2010
Chocolate Cherry Cola Cake
Cakes Desserts

Chocolate Cherry Cola Cake

I found myself with a ready-to-expire box of chocolate cake mix and decided it was time to bring a treat into work. I quickly dove into my large collection of food magazines and Chocolate Cherry Cola Cake caught my eye. Not only for it’s…

June 28, 2010
Sam's Kabab Gyro
Restaurants & Eateries

Sam’s Kabab Gyro (Antioch, TN)

I love stumbling into something really good, make that really delicious. Sam’s Kabab Gyro, located at 2500 Murfreesboro Pike, is one of these finds. I usually try new places to eat at the suggestion of others or I hear about them through fellow foodies,…

June 25, 2010