Category Archives: Food

Eat Smart in Sicily – by Joan Peterson and Marcella Croce

Posted on May 14, 2010 by Calissa Leigh

Eat Smart in Sicily is a book to be enjoyed before you even get on the airplane to Sicily. Joan Peterson and Marcella Croce (a Siciliana) have provided in this 145 page book, a rich history of the island and … Continue reading →

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How to Build a Gingerbread House – by Christina Banner

Posted on May 12, 2010 by Calissa Leigh

If you thought building a gingerbread house involved a plethora of unusual cake requisites and special gizmos How to Build a Gingerbread House, a book by Christina Banner, will demonstrate, with a few simple recipes, basic kitchen wares and ordinary, … Continue reading →

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Kusmi Tea – Detox Tea Review

Posted on May 7, 2010 by Calissa Leigh

Lemongrass and green tea? Never thought those flavors would blend so well. Kusmi Tea has a green detox tea with a lemongrass twist. Let me just say that I’ve been drinking green tea for a while. Those blends you get … Continue reading →

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Eat! Move! Play! – New Weight Watchers Book

Posted on May 1, 2010 by Calissa Leigh

I’ve mentioned before that I absolutely love the Weight Watchers system. They encourage eating real food. They encourage eating in proper portions and they help with the science and math of losing weight. Losing weight, after all, has lots of … Continue reading →

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Fast Food Gone Bad!

Posted on April 21, 2010 by Calissa Leigh

As the average American, you may already be well versed in the fact that fast food is pretty much bad for you, but it seems that many of the hottest ideas lately are getting worse and worse. Now you can … Continue reading →

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Grill Topper – Best Gift Idea for a Tailgater!

Posted on April 21, 2010 by Calissa Leigh

Have the sports fan who is a tailgater and has almost everything for his team? I’ve found just the thing to give as a gift for a tailgater, or to buy for yourself if you love to cook out and … Continue reading →

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Lafayette, LA Crawfish Boil

Posted on April 20, 2010 by Calissa Leigh

Recently the Cajun, the kids and I recently went to a crawfish boil here in Lafayette, LA. I can hear your thoughts right now, “A crawfish what?” Think picnic, think really big pot of boiled crawfish. Think over 150 pounds … Continue reading →

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Soirée Wine Decanter Review

Posted on April 20, 2010 by Calissa Leigh

Soirée. What a lovely word, and kind of sounds like what it does. Ever open a bottle, and let the wine sit and air out? Ever open a bottle and wish that the wine would air faster, as you’d love … Continue reading →

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10 Secrets to the Perfect Grilling Party

Posted on April 19, 2010 by Calissa Leigh

Are you a pro griller? Maybe you’ve developed a technique and flavor that impresses a lot of your friends.  This summer, perhaps you will want to have that perfect party that everyone raves about. Barbecue parties are a wonderful chance … Continue reading →

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Weight Watchers New Yogurt and Ice Cream Flavors Plus News

Posted on April 15, 2010 by Calissa Leigh

Weight Watchers has come out with many delicious flavors over the years. I love the strawberry banana yogurt and sweet baked goods. Nearly guiltless treats are great to have on hand when you need a snack and you don’t want … Continue reading →

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