The Cook’s Kitchen

When the Margaritaville Fiji Frozen Concoction Machine arrived it was a very easy setup. The instructions were straightforward and in no time the step-by-step set up had the machine ready to produce some delicious frozen beverages. The craftsmanship and quality were apparent at the onset, and the weight of the machine gave a […]

Spice is Nice!

The winner of the fourth annual People Choice campaign, Death Valley Chipotle chips beat out flavors such as Wicked Hot Sauce, Mango Chili, Jalapeño Salsa Fresca, and Orange Ginger Wasabi. In addition to the winning flavor, the colorful bag is emblazoned with fan tributes shared during the fourth annual People’s Choice campaign.
Upon opening […]

Here’s something I have learned about entertaining – if you serve even the most basic food in teeny portions, it seems way fancier and is much more fun to eat.
I love tomato soup! My favorite comfort food of all time is tomato soup and grilled cheese sandwiches. Of course the tomato soup of my childhood […]

Yesterday I cheated. No, not on my husband or taxes or driver’s test. On my diet. Yep, I am a big fat cheater! Hey, I think I just figured out where that expression came from … people who cheat on their diets and become big and fat. Don’t roll your eyes, it could be true!
I was […]

Okay, I admit that these are pretty much the mini pizzas we all made as kids. I call them Italian Nachos is because they are bite sized and use a garlic, parmesan toast instead of tortilla chips. The crunchy little toasts are Nonni’s brand from Costco.

Take some seasoned toast thingies, add marinara, pepperoni […]

Actress Kate Walsh (from Grey’s Anatomy and Private Practice) is one busy woman. Besides her flourishing career, she fell in love, got engaged and got married … all last year. None of that stopped her from talking to O at Home magazine, and sharing her “Prescription for a Perfect Dinner Party.” Here’s […]

Even though she is popular in her own right as a former boxer, Laila Ali is perhaps even more well-known for her stint as a celebrity contestant on ABC’s Dancing with the Stars. Oh yeah, and her famous father, Muhammad Ali. Now Laila is back on TV as co-host of The Gladiators, alongside wrestler Hulk […]

Odds are, you’ve probably heard of Colin Cowie, the fabulous designer to the stars.  Counting Oprah, Jerry Seinfeld, Demi Moore and Jennifer Lopez among his client roster, it’s safe to say that the man knows his stuff.  He recently released his latest book, Colin Cowie Chic: The Guide to Life as It Should Be, so for […]

I am a big fan of Domino magazine … whether it’s decorating ideas, interesting recipes or advice on entertaining or going green, they’ve got you covered.  Because we frequently entertain, I am always on the lookout for more tips and tricks to make the shin-dig more pleasurable for everyone. 
In a recent issue of Domino, they […]