The Foodie Princess

Reminder...

2012-01-06T11:18:00.002-05:00

Happy New Year! I wish all of you much happiness and prosperity for the new year. I also wanted to remind you that the FoodiePrincess has moved...so to keep up with my food filled adventures CLICK HERE...

One Month Later and still On Fire...

2011-10-14T23:05:00.000-04:00

Check out that view! That was the view from my balcony in the Congressional suite at the Greenbrier Resort in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. My home away from home for four whole days while I mingled and networked with some of the food writing world elite. It was an opportunity for me to glean some great advice from award winning cookbook authors, food bloggers, and journalists. Its

Back-to-School Dinners

2011-09-08T21:24:00.000-04:00

This week my little women Rebel Ray and the ASD Kid went back to school. Ray (Rachel) went back on Tuesday, The ASD Kid (Jaymi Lee) went back on Wednesday and basically this is what mama cooked for dinner. There is nothing fancy about these two dishes, they are quick, flavorful, and best of all everyone in the family loves them. Emphasis on the word quick as this week is also a pretty busy

Getting Back on Track...

2011-09-05T00:04:00.000-04:00

In two days my girls will be going back to school, the five year old to Kindergarten and the three year old into an early intervention pre-school program. For me this also means shifting gears a wee bit. I consider myself to be a life long student so for me September also marks the beginning of a new year. Growing up I used to love the first month back at school, it was the ultimate do over

Just a little late...Pie for Mikey

2011-08-15T14:32:00.005-04:00

Pie for Mikey...recipe When it comes to some things in life I'm a bit of late bloomer. But when it comes to friendship and taking care of those who are close to me I always try to be on the ball. This time I dropped that ball a bit but I think its okay. A week ago today, I sat down at my computer feeling good after a vigorous morning walk, logged onto Twitter and Facebook and was met with the

One Day...

2011-08-15T14:15:00.004-04:00

One day I'll actually follow that editorial calendar I created for myself and blog more often. One day my girls will grow up and I'll have more time to focus on other things. One day my husband and I will take another "real" vacation. One day I'll stop saying "One Day". Enough already with one day, because all we are promised is today. Here's more of what I've been up to on the "other days".

Wordless Wednesday - Scenes from the Herb Garden

2011-07-27T10:13:00.004-04:00

Thai Basil & ThymeLemon Balm - Makes the best summer iced tea

Feeling Corny - A little relief from the heat

2011-07-25T23:22:00.013-04:00

This past weekend was my father's birthday and my mother declared that it was too hot for her to cook so oldest child to the rescue I whipped up some of my dad's favorite dishes. Whenever I cook for a group I like to throw in an extra dish normally something experimental that has nothing to do with the original menu but one that I want to get some feedback on. For this particular gathering it

Whatcha Doing?

2011-07-19T15:09:00.009-04:00

"Whatcha doing? That's what my three year old usually says to me, or when she sees me glued to the computer screen like some deranged lunatic she says "Mommy Busy". I'm not sure if that's good or bad that she knows mommy's busy. But the kid is right, mommy has been super busy. Let's get one thing straight, the life of the self-employed is not for the faint of heart. I'm busting my butt harder

Today is the day!

2011-07-08T12:56:00.012-04:00

How is the full-time freelance life treating me you wonder? Well its terrifying and exhilarating all at the same time but that's not why I'm posting today. My stomach is in knots, I've been biting my nails (something I haven't done for years), and I keep chanting the line from the "Little Engine that Could". "I think I can, I think I can". What is it already? Almost a year ago I started a

Turning up the heat...on Life and Food.

2011-06-22T14:29:00.004-04:00

I've started and stopped this blog post a million times, unsure of the title, not sure how I was going to share my good news, worrying about my blog writing period because it's been so long and I‘m so very rusty. But as I often say to one of my sisters in food, just do it. Just put it out there, it doesn't always have to be perfect (The Beauty of having your own blog) it just has to be you. So

Good Karma for Cookbook Lovers

2011-04-23T17:01:00.000-04:00

Howard G Goldberg in New York Amazon.com has gone into partnership with wine.com to sell wine to Americans. The internet behemoth

Pretzels for dinner...

2008-03-06T16:05:00.003-05:00

Now I know this is a food blog so I make it a point to not bore you with my tales of suburban family life but since this episode does revolve around food I'm bending the rules.I have a two year old daughter, she's actually two and a half. She'll be three in September and can I just say she is just a little difficult to say the least. She's been going through the "terrible twos" since she was

The Randomness of it all...

2008-03-04T20:37:00.004-05:00

Guess what I picked up at the grocery store over the weekend...blood oranges. Now I know I should be doing something creative with them but right now I'm pretty content eating them just like a regular orange. Although my co-worker did inform me that I looked like I was eating someone's spleen. Hanibal Lector would be proud...lolSince I haven't been cooking much lately I find myself doing quite

Robert Irvine a fraud?...and a true confession

2008-02-28T12:41:00.000-05:00

If you go over to Epi Log today, Food Writer Amy Sherman has posted an interesting thread about Robert Irvine and the fact that he supposedly padded his resume and whether or not this is common practice with Chefs. Although I do feel that it’s wrong to put out and out lies on one’s resume, I would say that I don’t think I’ve met one person who hadn’t embellished something or another. With

Hello There...

2008-02-28T10:24:00.003-05:00

I'm still standing or rather sitting...still around, still with child just unfortunately not cooking as much as I'd like and its sad to say but as I near the end of my pregnancy, I'll probably be cooking even less. It's not that I don't want to, I'm actually really broke up about it its just by the time I get home from my full time gig I'm exhausted. I contemplated putting this little blog on

Once Bitten, Twice Shy

2008-02-12T18:56:00.000-05:00

I am about to have a stupid fangirl moment here so if you can't stomach it move on to the next blog. Foodie King Mark Bittman is now blogging folks, I know there have already been about a zillion posts about this but I couldn't go another day without expressing my excitement. So now all you other "Bitty" fans out there can get your daily dose instead of just once a week on Wednesdays. So far

Valentine's Day Inspiration

2008-02-12T18:12:00.000-05:00

In case you still don't have your V-day menu planned here are a few cookbook recommendations that contain some lovely love inspired meals and yes you still have time to go out get the cookbook, review it and get cooking! (or look for similar recipes online)Happy Valentines Day!

Love is in the air...

2008-02-12T18:01:00.000-05:00

I'm not sure when Valentines Day became the next great Foodie holiday but apparently we foodies will use any excuse to put out great meals for our loved ones. And with some of those great meals we will need some great wine. I have exactly 5 months to go before I can indulge in a glass of my beloved Pinot Noir but fellow foodie and wine guru Natalie Maclean sent me over a wonderful list for

Spinach & Goat Cheese Quiche

2008-02-12T17:54:00.000-05:00

I have sung the praises of quiche before and just couldn't help myself when I started craving something filling, decandent, and just plain good. Not for the faint of heart or those with high cholesterol. Spinach and Goat Cheese Quiche *Adapted from the Basic Cheese Quiche recipe in “How To Cook Everything” 1 store bought pie crust (Pillsbury works well, it will fit a

Roasted Chicken Quesadillas

2008-02-11T19:13:00.000-05:00

Happy Monday folks, I'm not going to apologize for being MIA again since you guys already know the deal! Enjoy the recipe, its one of my favorites. Roast Chicken QuesadillasYou will need:Corn TortillasPitted Kalamata olives or canned black olivesSpanish green olivesSharp Cheddar CheeseCherry TomatoesLeftover Roast ChickenLast week I made a wonderful Balsamic glazed roasted chicken (I know, I

Foodie Find

2008-02-05T16:10:00.000-05:00

When you get a chance you must check out Marx Foods, I just got a tip to check it out and I'm doing everything I can to calm the voice in my head that is telling me to order some of their breathtaking heart shaped Artisanal Ravioli (they are just a wee bit out of budget right now, especially with baby#2 on the way), the Goat Cheese and asparagus ones just keep calling me that and the Italian

Food Network...A Magazine?

2008-02-05T15:56:00.000-05:00

Word on the street is that Food Network is working with Hearst on a possible Food Network Magazine. All the buzz out in cyberspace is that the project is doomed because it supposedly will not have any direct connection to some of their big talent ie. Rachel Ray and Paula Deen who both have their own publications. But I for one think the magazine may do just fine, there is enough of a following

Mardi Gras

2008-02-05T15:50:00.001-05:00

Today is the infamous Fat Tuesday, I don't know about you but I have always wanted to go. One big fat party with all that good, spicy, cajun food. So in celebration of what I consider to be one of the great underrated foodie holidays make yourself a big pot of Gumbo, Etouffee or even better a Shrimp or Catfish Po'Boy. Yum Yum Baby!To all my foodie friends down in the Big Easy, Happy Fat

What I want Now !

2008-01-29T16:20:00.001-05:00

That’s a pretty loaded statement for a pregnant chick but seriously these cravings are pretty good ones. Meyer Lemons – I could have sworn last year my supermarket had them, but this year I can’t find them anywhere. Challah Bread – I’m sure there are a few bakeries that have it but I haven’t investigated it enough further. I have a killer bread pudding recipe that requires it. Asian

When Inspiration Strikes !

2008-01-29T16:15:00.000-05:00

If you’ve been checking in on me than you know that I haven’t been eating much of anything lately let alone cooking. So needless to say how thrilled I was when I after I made and ate dinner last night, I sat down to go through the cookbooks that my most cool friend Pam from Project Foodie sent me and found myself quite literally salivating over two of them. Some time ago, I blogged about the

I made Dinner last night...

2008-01-29T16:11:00.000-05:00

I’m not going to declare that I’m completely back in the saddle because I do have my moments still where I would rather sleep than stand in front of the stove but last night was huge. I made steak, the first piece of red meat I’ve had since finding out that I was pregnant. (Wendy’s Hamburgers don’t count…lol) Garlic mashed potatoes (light on the garlic, still having a hard time with that one),

Where's the Beef!

2008-01-16T16:02:00.001-05:00

Okay I know its been a week already, the good news is that my appetite has picked up quite a bit the bad news is I still haven't spent much time in the kitchen. Not because I don't want to, that's not it at all you should see all the yummy fresh items that I've been picking up on my weekly shopping trips I'm just really really tired. Fatigue is quite normal during pregnancy but this time around

It ain't over yet!

2008-01-08T14:14:00.000-05:00

Back in October I along with countless others gave my two cents about the whole Sneaky Chef/Jessica Seinfeld scandal. And just when I thought all was right with the world, both books were doing well and life for these two ladies was returning back to normal it would seem that The Sneaky Chef is now suing The Seinfelds. Apparently Jerry Seinfeld couldn't leave well enough alone and went on

Clam Chowder without the Clams?

2008-01-08T13:57:00.000-05:00

I guess this would be Potato chowder or baked potato soup in this instance its Corn & Potato chowder at any rate, since as one work buddy has told me I must be having a supermodel because of my severe lack of appetite, I have turned to soup to help fill me up and get the nutrients I need and I love love clam chowder but unfortunately clams are out of the question until after I have the baby. So