It’s Beginning to Feel A Lot Like Lobster Season ~ Especially for a Stranded...
Oh yes, one can begin to feel that fall is in the air. Brisk cool winds are beginning to swirl, leaves preparing to change colors, and lobsters starting to call my name. Well, I like to believe...
View ArticleWild Flour Bread ~ A Stranded Foodie Favorite
During a gorgeous drive over to the Sonoma Coast with friends, when we came across this fantastic gem of a bakery located in the charming town of Freestone. This place was quite a find! Known as Wild...
View ArticleHawaiian Lava Flow Cocktail Recipe from Stranded Foodie
Ahh, the Hawaiian lava flow cocktail. I enjoyed one of my favorite versions by the pool at the Fairmont Kea Lani in Maui. I’ve been thinking about that blender drink ever since. I know, it’s still...
View ArticleSalt and Pepper Crab at R & G Lounge is a Stranded Foodie Favorite
If you haven’t had salt and pepper crab, it’s a must at R & G Lounge in the Chinatown area of San Francisco. Honestly, it’s the best around. I’ve tried it in many restaurants, but I always come...
View ArticlePatz & Hall’s New Sonoma House Wine Tasting Salon ~ A Stranded Foodie...
Last year, I mentioned my first tasting experience at Patz & Hall when they were located in Napa; but I have to tell you about their new tasting salon. This past January, they moved over to Sonoma...
View ArticleBlue Ash Chili ~ A Stranded Foodie Favorite
When visiting Cincinnati, Ohio, I love to pay a visit to Blue Ash Chili. This diner style restaurant is known for their massive-sized double and single-decker sandwiches and some of the best...
View ArticleMendocino Jams & Preserves are a Stranded Foodie Find
When heading out to Mendocino, off the coast of northern California, one of my favorite foodie places to visit in town is the charming Mendocino Jams & Preserves shop. Years ago, I discovered this...
View ArticleStranded Foodie Meeting and Book Signing with Jacque Pépin and Jean-Claude...
I was fortunate enough to meet the beloved chef, Jacque Pépin, at a book signing for his cookbook “Essential Pepin.” Also, I met his dear friend and chef, Jean-Claude Szurdak (right). You may have...
View ArticleSpanish Honey Nougat Gelato Recipe ~ from Stranded Foodie
Today, I thought I might share some photos from my recent trip to Barcelona. I started with some delicious ice cream which is just like the Italian gelato with its creamy rich taste. And we all know...
View ArticleStranded Foodie Amalfi Coast ~ Bar Francese Limoncello to Remember
During my last visit to Italy, I was able to spend some time in the spectacularly gorgeous Amalfi coast. I often find myself missing the charm of those little coastal towns with the baskets of huge...
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