Archive for the ‘yo that’s dope’ Category

The Most Excited Student

4.12.11

I just got a special delivery of cookbooks from my friends at Everywhere as a thank you gift.  I'm already a fan of cookbooks, but my excitement level shot through the roof when I opened the envelope to find this big (4.36 lbs!), beautiful cooking bible in front of me: 500 ...

Posted in Cookbook Collection, I Got Mad Skillz, Martha Stewart, Something New, yo that's dope | 2 Comments »

BlogHer Food’11!

4.7.11

Next month, I'll be at BlogHer Food in Atlanta! Besides looking forward to meeting tons of fellow foodies and to hear the latest about food blogging trends, I will also be presenting a session called: Fast, Healthy, Family-friendly: Not the Oxymoron You Might Think! Delicious dinners and “family friendly” need not ...

Posted in Droppin' Knowledge, Events, Healthy Eating, In My Pantry, jet setting, Quickie Meals, social media, wannabe foodie, yo that's dope | 2 Comments »

Become a Green & Black Organic Chocolate Global Ambassador!

12.29.10

Green & Black’s Organic Chocolate has launched a Global Ambassador program to empower its cocoa growing partners to establish sustainable livelihoods and communities through agricultural and social programs.  The hunt is on for like-minded people not only dedicated to helping their own local communities, but communities across the globe.  And YOU ...

Posted in Food for Good, jet setting, yo that's dope | No Comments »

The Griddle Cafe Red Velvet Pancake Mix

12.27.10

This past summer Hubby and I went to Los Angeles for a friend's wedding. Of course, before we even touched down on the West Coast, I had already mapped out our culinary itinerary being the foodie that I am.  Hubby is a breakfast fanatic, so I knew that our morning ...

Posted in Hitting the Road, jet setting, Sweet Tooth, yo that's dope | 5 Comments »

Monogrammed Cutting Board from La Plates

12.15.10

I need this in my life.

Posted in Cookware, Foodie Favorites, yo that's dope | 1 Comment »

ConAgra Foods & Me!

11.15.10

I've got a quick and exciting announcement to make - yours truly is officially a 2011 Blog Ambassador for ConAgra Foods! That means that I'll be bringing you exclusive content, including tips and tricks from food experts like Supermarket Guru Phil Lempert and celeb chef George Duran about ways that ...

Posted in ConAgra Foods, somethin's cookin', sponsored post, yo that's dope | 10 Comments »

The Metropolitan Cooking & Entertaining Show

10.20.10

About 4 years ago I stumbled across an ad for a cooking show that would be launching in the DC area.  I was intrigued! As a budding foodie, and aspiring apron designer, this was just the sort of event to get me excited. In fact, I was *this close* to ...

Posted in Chefspotting, Entertaining, Events, Foodie Favorites, somethin's cookin', wannabe foodie, yo that's dope | 1 Comment »

Meals on Wheels: Food Meets Social Media

5.21.10

Have you looked up and down your street lately? Chances are you've seen at least one food truck - the hottest sensation in the food industry right now.  I love the concept behind these trucks: they're mobile; bring a variety of foods to areas that might be lacking; affordable and ...

Posted in Mobile Food, Quickie Meals, yo that's dope | 1 Comment »

In the Flesh: Ree, The Pioneer Woman

5.5.10

Yesterday my sister and I trekked from DC to Fairfax, VA (in rush hour traffic) to fight for a parking space, scoop up green tickets (which meant we were in the second to last group), and wait FOUR HOURS in line to see the incomparable Pioneer Woman.  Not only are ...

Posted in from the paparazzi files, recipes, social media, somethin's cookin', yo that's dope | 3 Comments »

A Delight of a Night: A Taste of Ethiopia and Sweden

4.30.10

Last night's cooking demo, tasting and book signing with Marcus Samuelsson did not disappoint! I thoroughly enjoyed myself at the event.  Delicious Ethiopian food was served by the owners of the well-known D.C. establishment, Etete (oh the lamb!), and I met several local food bloggers: State Dinner; DC Loves Food; ...

Posted in Chefspotting, Events, from the paparazzi files, somethin's cookin', wannabe foodie, yo that's dope | No Comments »