Diane has always loved food, and learning new and different ways to prepare it . She has been writing and teaching about food for many years and continues to cook her heart out, sharing that passion with others.
The 4th annual Tampa Bay Wine and Food Festival begins today and continues through tomorrow at St. Petersburg Beach. The wine and food festival is hosted by Southern Wine & Spirits of Central Florida, Heartbeat International and the Pro Start...
The 3rd annual Blueberry Festival is this weekend May 15 and 16, 2010. Come pick your own blueberries, get your face painted, enjoy some wine and visit with food and crafts vendors from all over the state.
The festival takes...
If you are Irish, you don't need me to tell you how to celebrate. For the rest of us, I have put together some food ideas to help you celebrate the day.
Last year, I toured a few...
Leprechaun’s Pot of Gold Carrots
This is really my candied carrot recipe, but if renaming it gets the kids to eat their vegetables, I’m all for it.
1 lb carrots
1 c. orange marmalade
1 tsp...
Irish Coffee
* Black coffee
* sugar, to taste
* Irish whiskey to taste
* Whipped cream
Prepare your black coffee as usual. Into each cup, mix in a teaspoon of sugar, or more to taste, and a little Irish Whiskey (or a lot...
Looking for a good time and good food this weekend? Don't miss the Cajun Zydeco Crawfish Festival this weekend in St. Petersburg. It starts on Friday, March 12 and continues through Sunday, March 14at Vinoy Park. You can...
The Florida African American Heritage Celebration takes place this Saturday, February 27 at Heritage Park in Largo Florida. The celebration includes ethnic cooking demonstrations and ethnic food vendors as well as a variety of African influenced musical performances including jazz...
I recently enjoyed a memorable dining experience. I had been told that an Ethiopian restaurant had opened in Tampa, and I am always ready to try something new. Queen of Sheba is a small Ethiopian restaurant located at 3636 Henderson...
Before buying corn on the cob, examine it carefully for freshness. As soon as the corn is picked, it begins to loose it natural sweetness. Look for ears with bright green husks and golden brown silks. The...
It is definitely grilling season here in Tampa Bay. Now if we could just get the weather to agree. This recipe is delightful cooked outdoors on the grill. The cedar plank keeps the fish from falling through...