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On the Radio: Tim Zagat

Amy — Sun, 14 Nov 2010 14:30:09 +0000

The Zagat survey was established by Tim and Nina Zagat in 1979 as a way to collect and correlate the ratings of restaurants by diners. For their first guide they surveyed their friends and covered the dining scene in New York City. Now they are in over 90 cities, with reviews based on surveys from over 300,000 diners over the years, And they don

Amy’s Tip: Perfect Salad for Thanksgiving

Amy — Sat, 13 Nov 2010 16:46:44 +0000

Are you looking for fresh and healthy ideas for Thanksgiving?

Amy’s Tip: Braising

Amy — Sat, 13 Nov 2010 14:00:41 +0000

Certain cooking techniques lend themselves to certain seasons. It

Dorito Stuffing…..yes, really, Dorito Stuffing

Amy — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 15:00:46 +0000

Chef David Cook shared this stuffing with me a few years back. As crazy as it sounds, it’s dee-lish!

Chorizo, Date and Spicy Shrimp Stuffing

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons butter
2 cups onion, chopped
1 cup fennel, chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed and chopped
1 white bread slices, cut into cubes
1 cup chicken stock
2 cups chorizo sausage, cooked, drained & crumbled
7 Medjool dates, de-stoned and chopped
2 eggs

Tip of the day: Nutritious Wraps

Amy — Sat, 30 Oct 2010 14:05:50 +0000

We all know the food group the kids will be eating from this weekend is the candy one. That

Boo-tiful Halloween: Broomstick Place Cards

Amy — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 12:00:05 +0000

Here’s a boo-tiful idea for your Halloween table- Broomstick Place Cards !

How to: Paint a dowel black for the broom handle- or use a small, straight twig. Fold strips of raffia in half and attach to the handle with a piece of string. Cut looped raffia ends to create bristles. Write guests’ names on pieces of ribbon and hot glue or tie- on

Pearls of Wisdom? No! Pearls of Salt…..

Amy — Sun, 24 Oct 2010 13:46:04 +0000

De Stewart joined

Tip of the Day: Tailgating

Amy — Sat, 23 Oct 2010 13:00:19 +0000

Are you ready for game day? Here

Spooky Spirits!

Amy — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 13:49:25 +0000

Oooh I just love Halloween, and it’s all starting to come together! Today I’m at the Drees Design Center sharing spooky ideas for Halloween, including striped cocktails made with Blavod Black Vodka. You can find it at The Party Source.

How does a ghoul keep track of her drink at her Halloween party? By using her own Spider Wine Charm. Click here for directions, then add a simple sturdy wire loop.

Hey punkin

Amy — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 13:00:37 +0000

Pumpkin Cheeseball

2 (8-ounce) blocks extra-sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 (8-ounce) container chive-and-onion cream cheese
2 teaspoons paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
1 celery stick
Red and green apple wedges
Combine Cheddar cheese and next 4 ingredients in a bowl until blended. Cover and chill 4 hours or until mixture is firm enough to be shaped.

Shape mixture into a ball to resemble a pumpkin. Smooth entire outer surface with a frosting spatula or table knife. Make vertical grooves in ball, if desired, using fingertips.

Cut celery to resemble a pumpkin stem, and press into top of cheese ball. Serve cheese ball with apple wedges.

Note: To make ahead, wrap cheese ball in plastic wrap without stalk, and store in refrigerator up to 2 days. Attach stalk before serving.

Southern Living 2002