Akershus Royal Hall

We had the pleasure of gathering for dinner at Akershus on the first day of our trip.  I must say we did feel like a princess.  The Royal Hall is beautiful and glamorous.  When we checked in to let them know we were there, we were announced to the restaurant as if we were royalty.  Immediately…

National Chocolate Cake Day, a day to celebrate your favorite guilty pleasure

What better way to honor the day than with delicious recipes that’ll satisfy any chocolate lover’s taste buds? Below, I have included original recipes from Epicurious Wine, Veestro and Terra’s Kitchen. I *PRO TIP: Use sparkling water for a fluffier cake batter! Try my personal favorite, Sparkling Ice Essence of, an unsweetened, zero-calorie alternative with no artificial colors…

Work Hard, Sip Often with Fire Dept. Coffee

Strong coffee pairs with strong values in this veteran owned business. Fire Dept. Coffee is a newly launched coffee brand on a mission to serve their country and community with the easiest drinking coffee you’ll ever have. The company was launched by Luke Schneider, a Navy veteran turned firefighter paramedic, and Mark Williams, a combat…

Cookie Sheet Chicken and Veggies

Im a one-pan, meal loving queen! No mess or very little mess is a blessing.  This cookie sheet Chicken and Veggie Dinner super easy, flavorful, and delicious. Ingredients 2 carrots, sliced in half 2 Red bell peppers sliced in half or quartered 1 Green & 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced in half or quartered 1 yellow onion,…

Wild Mushroom Bruschetta

I realized that I had the ingredients to make an impromptu appetizer. Next thing I know, I’m whipping up one of my favorite appetizers. Wild Mushroom Bruschetta on crostini with brie cheese. This is a great substitute for the classic bruschetta when tomatoes are not in season. Honestly, my family prefers these ones even when…

Celebrity Chef Bobby Flay Brings the Boca Raton Community Together for a BBQ Event to Benefit Local Charities

The 2017 Downtown BBQ Throwdown to be hosted at Mizner Amphitheater __________________________________________________________ On Saturday, February 18, 2017 thousands will gather at Mizner Amphitheater for festivities, food tastings and a BBQ contest judged by celebrity chef Bobby Flay. The 2017 Downtown BBQ Throwdown is truly transforming the face of fundraising, as most non-profit events focus on one cause….

IT’S HALLOWEEN AND MOMMY NEEDS A TIME OUT!

  Whether Mommy is helping the kids find the perfect costume, spraying spider webs on the shrubs, or running to get candy at the last minute, Halloween can give mommy the willies! So, we suggest tucking in the little ghouls and taking a moment to relax!   Mommy can take a break with a glass…

Good Eats; Cocoa Beach

                                                 These are our top Cocoa Beach restaurants                                                …

Kids’ Culinary Academy of Florida

In this fun, five-day camp, kids will practice essential kitchen skills and learn basic baking and cake decorating . Young chefs love working alongside classmates . It’s in the afternoons from 1:00 until 5:00 for kids ages 6-10 There ovens are full of bread, rolls, pastries, cupcakes, and cakes. They will spend one on one…

Dig In Before It’s Gone

You can get a FREE Dining Plan when they buy a non-discounted 5-night/6-day package that includes a room at a select Walt Disney World® Resort hotel and ticket with the Park Hopper® or Water Park Fun & More Option for arrivals most nights Aug. 23-Oct. 1, 2016, Nov. 15-21, Nov. 26-28 and Dec. 10-Dec. 21,…