Seattle shoppers will soon pay a 20-cent bag charge when using disposable paper or plastic shopping bags at drug, convenience and grocery stores.
I remember on my first trip to the supermarket when we lived in London, England, I had to pay for my bags. It was a surprise then and I quickly learned to bring […]
RESTAURANT HAPPENINGS – 7.28.08
THE VIEW BAR LAUNCHES FRIDAY NIGHT COCKTAIL HOUR
The View Bar, The Regent Bal Harbour, 10295 Collins Avenue, 305-455-5400.
An elegant way to ease into the weekend, The View Bar’s new Friday night cocktail party, 6:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m., offers visitors the opportunity to sip champagne while enjoying stunning vistas and […]
I just came back from a trip to the supermarket and came back in shock. In less than a week the blueberries went from $1.50 to $3.09 a pint. A box of cereal (17.7 ounce) was $4.79 and a very small package (not bunch) of fresh basil was $2.47. And that’s the tip of the […]
Buenos Aires - A Delightful Interlude in one of South America’s Premier Cities
Looking for a sophisticated, European-style vacation that won’t break the bank?
Try Buenos Aires.
On a recent trip there I discovered an exciting city where the tango, great wine and $10 steak meld together to form a vibrant culture. The fact that it’s one of […]
Food and Dining Radio Show – 7.24.08
Restaurant Roundabout
**ALL RESTAURANTS DISCUSSED ARE LISTED AT THE END WITH ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBERS
Linda Gassenheimer (LG)
Fred Tasker (FT)
Joseph Cooper (JC)
Jen Karetnick (JK)
Rochelle Koff (RK)
LG: As you said, it’s our popular restaurant program. It’s the start of Miami Spice Season now and there’s lots to talk about. Jen […]
THE VIEW BAR LAUNCHES FRIDAY NIGHT COCKTAIL HOUR
The View Bar, The Regent Bal Harbour, 10295 Collins Avenue, 305-455-5400.
An elegant way to ease into the weekend, The View Bar’s new Friday night cocktail party, 6:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m., offers visitors the opportunity to sip champagne while enjoying stunning vistas and Miami’s surreal sunsets. Effective immediately […]
Really useful gadgets can come in small packages.
I just received this Bottletop Baster. This is a mess-free system. The top fits on most bottles, glass or plastic. Place it on the bottle, turn upside down and it’s basting without a mess. And when you’re done, cleanup is a breeze in the dishwasher.
What a great idea! […]
Food and Dining Radio Show – 6.27.08
Linda Gassenheimer (LG)
Joseph Cooper (JC)
Fred Tasker (FT)
Elizabeth Carmel (EC)
LG: Here’s a new statistic: women are grilling more than men these days. Our guest today is a Master, or I should say Mistress, at taming the flame. Elizabeth Carmel is our guest and she says she grills year round on […]
Food and Dining Radio Show – 6.20.08
Linda Gassenheimer (LG)
Joseph Cooper (JC)
Fred Tasker (FT)
Nino Pernetti (NP)
LG: Our guest today has passed an amazing milestone for a restaurant in Miami. Caffé Abbracci is celebrating its 20th Anniversary. We’re going to ask the owner his secret to success and about his extraordinary life. His book is Nino Pernetti’s […]
RESTAURANT HAPPENINGS – 7.14.08
CITA’S ITALIAN CHOPHOUSE TO THRILL LOCALS
Cita’s Italian, 3176 Commodore Plaza, Coconut Grove, 305-446-2207
At the core is Italian born executive chef Carlo Macaluso who has taken Benitez’s vision of serving simple, fresh, high quality, steak and fish house items, alongside authentic Italian pastas and sauces, and created a delicious menu sure to woo […]
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Prevention’s Fit and Fast Meals in Minutes by Linda Gassenheimer
We all want to be fit and fabulous and still eat the foods we love. Who doesn’t want to lower their risk of disease? There’s no gimmick here. The meals from Prevention’s Fit and Fast Meals in Minutes proves […]
Linda Gassenheimer’s Favorite Finds at the 2008 Fancy Food Show
The specialty, gourmet food industry is exploding. It’s a bright light in this period of a stressed economy. The industry has enjoyed 23 percent sales growth over the past 2 years. It seems that people are buying more specialty and natural food products to enjoy at […]
OK, so despite the heat, I’m reconciled that the Fourth of July is the peak grilling day of the year. So here’s my list of a wine to go with almost anything you might decide to grill.
Grilled oysters, clams, shrimp - a muscadet from France’s Loire Valley; it’s light and dry, so it’s the perfect […]