Today I usually post about Conquering Intimidating Dishes, but I wanted to share my latest obsession with you: better food photography.
I love creating wonderful things in my kitchen, and I am continually working on better ways to translate that visually here at The Tasteful Life.
I fought this for a long time and would settle for the… Read more
“If you want to have a good time, I don’t care where you live, just load in your kids and take some congenial friends and start out. You would be surprised what there is to see in this great country within 200 miles of where any of us live. I don’t care what state or town.” – Will Rogers
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Friends of ours in Aloxe Corton own the vineyards of Domaine Comte Senard. It is set in a sprawling Burgundian vineyard near the town of Beaune. Count Philippe Senard has directed the estate since 1971.
We met with the Countess Béatrice Senard and toured the grounds along with a magnificent lunch at Domaine… Read more
I finally had a chance to watch Coco Avant Chanel (”Coco Before Chanel”) and it was very inspiring in certain ways. Chanel is a brand we all know and is considered “royalty” as fashion houses go. What endeared me most to this film was that Coco herself had very humble beginnings. Many great… Read more
Since I started eating raw foods I’ve noticed that when I stray and eat cooked foods I feel my energy depleted for a couple days after the meal. Is it all in mind? I’ve been eating raw vegan off and on for 6 + months. I feel more in tuned with my body and it’s reaction to certain foods.
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The last time I tried to make Gratin Dauphinois was at Christmas a couple of years ago.
I made a large tray, diligently slicing and layering the potatoes and cheeses in a beautiful French glass serving dish. It had come together perfectly, and I was thrilled to serve to the family on Christmas Day. And then…while… Read more
I’ve been asked this question multiple times in the past two weeks! There are still many people that have never heard of this dessert.
If you’re looking for something new to try. Go out and find some MOCHI. It’s Japanese ice cream. Sticky rice filled with flavored ice cream. I’ve tried this Japanese dessert with flavors ranging from green tea,… Read more
One of my favorite things about traveling is discovering and enjoying the food and the pastries. In France we had so much fun trying different types of desserts and breakfast items.
Every morning we would visit the local boulangerie to pick out freshly-baked goodies for breakfast. Our favorites included the Most Decadent Kolache Ever (my name for it, the… Read more
Image Source: Kate Spade Bike from Adeline and Adeline Bike Shop
I’ve been a little obsessed with bikes lately. When we were in Lucca, Italy I discovered how serious they are about bikes. That’s how you get around inside and outside the walls of Lucca since cars are only allowed by permit. It was beautiful to see… Read more
A fabulous beach resort in Miami, Florida. Key Biscayne to be exact. This Ritz-Carlton resort demands rest and relaxation. We were here planning the 4th Annual Mom 2.0 Summit and spent most of our time in meetings. But since our meetings consisted of tasty food and ocean views I’m not complaining. If you find yourself… Read more
