I just returned from one of my favorite events – The South Beach Food and Wine Festival. I can not tell you how much fun this event was. I was invited by Certified Angus Beef, who took South Beach by storm with their amazing beef and recipes. I was just so honored to be able…
Events
Christmas – A Time of Our Lives
This Holiday Season, I find myself feeling grateful and blessed. When I look back on 2013, I am filled with emotion. It was a year of growth, both professional and personally. I am reminded of the greatest lesson that I learned, the gift of time with those that we love. It is so easy to get…
South Seas Island |Florida Family Getaway
Have you ever spent Thanksgiving away from home? I don’t mean away from home at a relatives house, I mean away from home at a beautiful resort. I can honestly say that we had not, but boy are we glad we did! As I write this post, I am sitting on the back porch of…
Interview with Ming Tsai | Enjoy Arts and Taste St Pete
I always tell everyone that we live in this little area of paradise. There is so much beauty in Tampa Bay and while we don’t get the recognition like Miami, we have so much to offer. St. Petersburg and the Bay area have long been known for their world-class arts scene, cuisine and beaches—and now,…
Sunday Supper sets the stage for weekday meals #SundaySupper #FamilyDinnerTable
We always say that it starts off as one day a week and soon becomes a way of life. Families today are finding it more difficult to find time to eat together and that is why we are so passionate about the Sunday Supper Movement. One of the best tips that I have for busy families…
Rosen Shingle Creek where memories are made
Football is in full swing and there is practice during the week and games starting on Friday night and ending Saturday night. Ron and I have settled into quite a routine after 14 years and we have become quite creative when trying to find time outside of football even if it means packing the kids…
Dreams Around the Family Table #FamilyDinnerTable
Dreams. We all have them, but where do they begin and how do we reach them? I am a firm believer that there is nothing more important than time spent around the family table. It is not only where our family is nurtured, it is where dreams are born. Many times when we think about…
Frozen Mudslide Pies #DessertsInJars Winners
Normally I look forward to the fall every year. This year, I am a tad sad that summer is over. Recipes from the Desserts in Jars Cookbook were the hit of my summer and created so many wonderful memories. Is there anything better than doing what you love and being surrounded by delicious desserts? The…
Do you want to write a cookbook and go to the 2014 IACP Conference?
Ever since I started blogging, I have watched the International Association of Culinary Professionals Conference from afar and wished that I could take part. I follow the twitter stream, I check out all the pics and I have wished that my blogging budget was larger so that I could attend this amazing conference. People come…
Join us for Desserts in Jars at library events in TX & IL
Summer is here, and there is no better time to celebrate great desserts. We would be honored to have you join us for our Summer Tour and taste beautiful desserts from Desserts in Jars by Shaina Olmanson. The Desserts in Jars Cookbook is full of easy tasty recipes and gift giving ideas! Bring the family…
