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MY LATEST TASTINGS ~ HITHER & YON ~ PART ONE
...reviews of Prairie Grass Cafe, Quartino Ristorante & Wine Bar and The Spirit of Italy Liqueurs...plus some detail on Midwest food and wine events, including Chicago Gourmet 2015, Abbey Resort & Avani Spa Unwind Wine Series, and Kohler Food & Wi
Read more…9 foods not to eat before flying
In this day and age, for every person who takes care about what he or she eats, it seems many more are still fairly careless about it. But even those who watch what they eat may not realize that conditions while flying in a commercial jetliner – espe
Its Dinner Time
s 7:00pm and everybody is anxiously waiting for dinner to be served from the Four Season Restaurant & Bar at the Sunset Bay Club & SeaSide Dive Resort. The tasty fragrance can be scented from a distance and if you are in your room then you are forced
Read more…9 foods not to eat before flying
In this day and age, for every person who takes care about what he or she eats, it seems many more are still fairly careless about it. But even those who watch what they eat may not realize that conditions while flying in a commercial jetliner – espe
CULINARY MÉLANGE ~ A JOURNEY OF DISCOVERY
...my tasting discoveries continue...
http://terryssecondhelpings.blogspot.com/2015/07/culinary-melange-journey-of-discovery.html
Read more…IN MY BACKYARD ~ COOKING CLASS IS NOW IN SESSION
Two recent cooking demonstrations I attended, included one at a local library, and the other at a meditation center...featured dishes were seasonal...tastings and recipes followed each session...my article includes the delicious recipes.
Read more…GIFTS THAT BRIGHTEN THE SEASON
...my latest article feature includes food, wine, kitchen gadgets, entertaining, and gift basket ideas...perfect for the busy holidays, regardless which one you celebrate...
http://terryssecondhelpings.blogspot.com/2015/11/gift-ideas-that-brighten
Read more…LATEST TASTINGS ~ HITHER & YON ~ PART THREE
....reviews of the Yard House restaurant-sports bar and the International Wine & Fine Food Expo...
http://terryssecondhelpings.blogspot.com/2015/11/latest-tastings-hither-yon-part-three.html
Read more…THAT'S ITALIAN
Celebrating my heritage, National Italian Heritage Month, Alessi Foods, and my recipe takes.
http://terryssecondhelpings.blogspot.com/2015/10/thats-italian.html
Read more…CHEF HAPPENINGS ~ IN MY NEIGHBORHOOD
...sometimes picking up some new culinary tips can be closer than you think...in this edition, I share three uniquely different culinary discoveries in my back yard, so to speak...
http://terryssecondhelpings.blogspot.com/2015/09/chef-happenings-
Read more…OUT & ABOUT ~ WINE TASTINGS ~ PART ONE
...features Spain's Rioja Wine and food pairings...
http://terryssecondhelpings.blogspot.com/2015/07/out-about-wine-tastings-part-one_2.html
Read more…OUT & ABOUT ~ WINE TASTINGS ~ PART TWO
...Uruguay's Bodega Garzon wines, paired with food tastings at Chicago's Seven Lions Restaurant...
http://terryssecondhelpings.blogspot.com/2015/07/out-about-wine-tastings-part-two.html
Read more…HOUSEWARES SHOW 2015 ~ PART ONE
...my latest is a recap of this major industry event, extensive product reviews and recommendations...
http://terryssecondhelpings.blogspot.com/2015/05/housewares-show-2015-part-one.html
Read more…coffee tourism in Latin America
Java hounds sniffing after both a copacetic cuppa and the chance to experience key aspects of history, culture, and ecology relating to coffee in several Latin American countries have the opportunity to have it all in a number of regions which have f
FOOD FINDS ~ PART THREE
My latest product review and restaurant tastings ~
http://terryssecondhelpings.blogspot.com/2015/04/food-finds-part-three.html
Read more…Dining in Puerto Viejo on Costa Rica's Caribbean coast
The relaxed Caribbean town of Puerto Viejo not only boasts some of the country's prettiest beaches, and a selection of fine smaller lodgings, but also a great dining scene reflecting its varied international population. In addition to Costa Rican, y
HOLIDAY GIFTING FOR THE FOODIE, COOK AND BAKER
My latest is the largest collection of gift giving recommendations for that special foodie,cook and baker on your list...including yourself. Foods, wine, cookbooks, prep tools, are among the categories featured. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays
Read more…FARM FOOD
My latest article reviews two exceptional resource books....one is on "Organic Farming" and the other is on the "Farmer's Kitchen...great reads, both books, and very informative!
http://terryssecondhelpings.blogspot.com/2015/04/farm-food.html
Read more…6 top Mexico City dining picks
If there’s one thing that defines Mexico's capital in the second decade of the 21st century, it’s the heady feeling of constant change. Inevitably, this dynamism has also had a transformative effect on Mexico City dining in particular as well as, one
