Food Files

Gasparilla 2017 ! Needs a Hot Toddy…

You’re welcome. Yes, it’s that time of year here in Tampa and Ye Mystic Krewe of the ‘Jose Gaspar’ has kidnapped the Mayor…or do they rescue him/her? Who knows – who cares. It’s Gasparilla !!! This year our ‘cousin-in-law’ who lives in the swanky spot of Tampa called Davis Island, (*sigh*) invited us to come […] Read more…

I like Bailey’s, but…

…this is The South. Here we drink ‘Bourbon Creme’. Same drink, only with bourbon.  Let me back up a bit. First – sorry I’ve been missing in action. This feels a bit like a confessional, “Sorry Father, but it has been 35 days since my last Post,….” I’ve been holed up doing ‘computer work’. I […] Read more…

What to do with all that candy !

Halloween is over – but the residue lingers….all that candy ! The genius sugar spinners at Momofuku’s Milk Bar in NYC have just the thing. I tried it and OMG – what sweet simplicity! Go and get that leftover bag of diet doom and follow me to the kitchen,…we’re going to make an awesome party […] Read more…

Fresh Tomato Soup : A Panera classic

Since we’re on the subject of restaurants, one that used to be one of my favorites is Panera Bread. I say ‘used to be’ because recently our local one has made my ‘no-go’ list. Overnight, it’s dirty, poorly staffed, expensive, and I even hate the new mix of music they play. Oh, and remember hanging […] Read more…

As promised…Coconut Milk Frosting

Whaaaaat?! Oh, yeah baby ! The lovely lady over at ‘OhHowSheGlows’ posted a little ditty on using coconut milk as a non-dairy and gluten free whipped topping. So good I had to try it ! I mean, it should really work. You know I can’t leave anything alone – let’s take it up a notch. […] Read more…

Chocolate Cake you could eat for breakfast… cause it’s good for you! Sort of.

Who wants cake for breakfast?! ME !!! Remember the old Cosby routine where he justifies feeding his kids chocolate cake for breakfast because it contains everything you’d have for breakfast anyway… maybe assembled a bit differently. “Dad is great,…gives us chocolate cake…” I don’t care who you are, that’s some funny stuff right there. This […] Read more…

Bone Broth Soup : Not such a new fad

OK it’s a New Year, and even Kathy, my super-fit Auntie, has said it’s time to work off those pounds. I know I’ve got plenty to work off. Although, we still have to eat…but eat well. This week I bring you something super healthy, tasty and maybe even a relief for your food budget. There […] Read more…

Roast Beast to rival a Whoville Feast

The other night we had a dinner guest over. Because her visit was a bit of a surprise, and she’s not exactly new to chez Beal, I didn’t feel bad about serving leftovers. No, I’m not talking about the evening where we get out all of those bits of edibles that I can’t toss, but […] Read more…

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