Thank you to Kontos Foods for sponsoring this post. All opinions expressed are my own. Today we are sharing TWO Mediterranean Spreads for your upcoming fall gatherings featuring the delicious Flatbreads and Toasted Tidbits from Kontos Foods. It’s an easy and light spread for any occasion! It’s a scene I’ve watched countless times. The combination…
Exploring New York Wines – Part Two
This post has been sponsored by Sparkling Pointe Winery. All opinions expressed are my own. Please enjoy responsibly! Today we’re continuing our tour of New York wines, and in particular the North Fork of Long Island. Last we spoke, we covered why Long Island wine is an ‘unlikely success story.’ Red Bell Tartlets & Sparkling…
Breakfast with YouTube Star Moms Cat & Nat
Every new school year presents new opportunities. With high hopes, parents aim to do things differently. They plan to lay their kid’s clothes out the night before. To wake up earlier. To eat healthier and be more patient with the kids. We all pledge our School Year’s Resolutions… Then reality kicks in. To find out…
A South Korean Luncheon & Giveaway
Thank you Bibigo for sponsoring this post. Visit your local market to enjoy the flavors of Bibigo any day of the week! Today we’re hosting a special luncheon showcasing some of our favorite South Korean dishes like classic Kimchi and Korean Plum Team served alongside Bibigo’s Mandu and Steamed Dumplings! There’s a pleasant stereotype regarding…
Mediterranean Style Tuna Stuffed Mushrooms
These Mediterranean Style Tuna Stuffed Mushrooms are ideal for a light dinner on their own or a perfect accompaniment to any savored meal. This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Bella Portofino Tuna. John Sulston remarked on the human condition “What is the purpose of being human and alive without doing…
French Lemon Tart
Simple elegance defines this luscious French Lemon Tart with a buttery tart shell baked around a silky lemon curd. It’s a dessert for all seasons! For as long as I can remember, I’ve had an absolutely insatiable, and times insufferable, sweet tooth. My philosophy regarding dessert runs roughly “Life is already too sour to ‘learn’…
Herbed Pork Loin with Pasta
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #RealFlavorRealFast #SmithfieldRealFresh #CollectiveBias Meal-prep and easy assembly come together in this hearty family-style meal. Simply pop the Smithfield Marinated Fresh Pork in your crockpot and let it simmer away until dinnertime, then simply toss together this easy pasta…
LTG Interviews Presents: Composer Brandon Roberts
Today we are pleased to introduce Brandon Roberts, composer of the upcoming biopic Unbroken: Path to Redemption, to Living the Gourmet. Unbroken: Path to Redemption is a sequel to the 2015 Academy Award-nominated film Unbroken and is based upon the same true story, picking up where the previous film left off. After surviving a plane…
Sun-dried Tomato Sauce & Fettuccine
Sun-dried tomatoes get tossed together with fettuccine for a twist on the ultimate Italian classic creating a hearty dish with a little bite to it and a whole lot of flavor. I recall in my formative years a very highly respected chef remarking that, and I paraphrase from memory, “There is no wrong way to…
Honey Crepe Cake
This post has been sponsored by BumbleBerry Farms. All opinions expressed are my own. Delicate crepes are layered with a honey-infused pastry cream and chocolate honey spread for an irresistible dessert. Don’t judge a book by its cover One quote that has stuck with me for a while is one that heard when I first…
Exploring New York Wines – Part One
This post has been sponsored by Pindar Vineyards. The following message is intended for an audience 21+ and all opinions expressed are my own. Please enjoy responsibly. We’re celebrating Labor Day with a sophisticated feast showcasing the best of what Long Island has to offer. From locally grown produce highlighting the menu to a regional…
Italian Antipasto Board
Before we officially bid summer farewell, we’re hosting one last hurrah this season with an Italian Antipasto Board featuring some of our favorite appetizers, mini pizzas, and preferred wines. I’ve touched lightly in the past about appetizer boards that I like to serve at dinner parties but rarely elaborate on this intricate detail of entertaining….
From Craft Beer to Craft Beef
You’ve probably heard of craft beer but have you ever heard of craft beef? If not, two techies from Seattle, WA are working to change that by helping families bring artisanal meat to their dinner table. The authors of Craft Beef, Ethan Lowry and Joe Heitzeberg are on a mission to educate consumers so that…
Almond Butter Cookies & OLBAS Tea
This post has been sponsored by OLBAS Herbal Remedies. All opinions expressed are my own. These Almond Butter Cookies are a soft and flaky addition to tea time. Today, as we prepare for the upcoming fall season, we’re sharing a delicious cup of herbal tea and a perfect accompaniment that is sure to soothe the…
Apple Crumb Ring Bundt – #BundtBakers
This three-layer Apple Crumb Ring Bundt boasts of brandied apples, a rich sour cream cake, and a brown butter crumb topping for the ultimate accompaniment to a hot cup of coffee. Sometimes I feel like I spend more time chasing time than living in it. I think we all feel that way, especially when the…
Hot Honey Chicken
Our Hot Honey Chicken is baked to golden perfection then drizzled down with a sweet and spicy honey glaze for the ultimate summer meal. It is, quite literally, finger-licking good. “Summer Afternoon – to me those have always been the two most beautiful words in the English language.” – Henry James I’ve more or less…
Savory Plantain Cakes
These savory plantain cakes are a delicious side dish for any meal and take only minutes to prepare. Simply serve them alongside your favorite dipping sauce and enjoy! I just recently reviewed a set of rosé wines, and one of the pairings I suggested was simply out in the sun with friends and perhaps fresh…
Summer’s Wine Selection
This post has been sponsored by the Royal Wine Corp.. All opinions expressed are my own. The following message is intended for those 21+ please enjoy responsibly. Everything old is new again. As early as 2014, one of Italy’s top rosé regions was selling off as much as 25% of its vineyards according to a…
DIY Rotisserie Chicken
This post has been sponsored by The Elevated Cook. All opinions expressed are my own. This DIY Rotisserie Chicken is an easy solution to the beautiful, gold-roasted chicken you love thanks to this genius technique from The Elevated Cook. “Fashion and the fashionable serves a duel and competing purpose,” I recall one of my professor’s…
Italian Meatball Subs
This post has been sponsored by Starkey Water. All opinions expressed are my own. Summer’s not over yet and picnic season is still in full swing. We’re serving up the ultimate summer sandwich today with these Italian Meatball Subs served alongside a cool, refreshing glass of Starkey Spring Water. While I rarely like giving into…
Celebrate Summer from Coast-to-Coast with Kia Malone
We are pleased to welcome lifestyle expert, Kia Malone back to Living the Gourmet today as we discuss celebrating the final days of Summer from Coast-to-Coast with regionally inspired flavors from Lay’s Taste of America! Everywhere you go in America you will find unique and bold flavors from the Thai influence in the Pacific Northwest,…
Grilled Summer Vegetables
These grilled summer vegetables are the perfect side this season. It’s a simple wholesome dish best enjoyed alongside your favorite cut of meat or on their own with crusty Italian bread. Almost since the first human put pen to paper, humans have been lamenting that we’re running out of things to say. From Manson lyrics…
Cashew Crusted Chicken & Gravy
This post has been sponsored by Pacific Foods, however, all opinions expressed are my own. Chicken and Gravy is getting a makeover with this dairy-free version. Sweet notes of vanilla and cashews play into the savory flavors of rosemary and sauteed shiitake mushrooms for a gourmet twist. We’re all familiar with Aesop’s warning that “Looks…
Hosting Girls Night Out with Summer Jackson
Ladies, we all know how busy life can get. Between advancing your career and keeping your personal life in order, there isn’t much time these days to hang out with your favorite girlfriends. With summer underway, it’s time that you got your social life back on track – starting with spending some good old quality…
