Update 7/24/2015 -- Thankfully CJ's closed a few years ago. Oh and the 2 places that followed it are also closed. My rule for reviews is that I only review the things I like. However my recent experience at Calico Jack's in Gainesville, Florida is an exception to that rule. We were part of … Continue reading Restaurant Review: Calico Jacks
New Guidelines for Managing Food Allergies in School Aged Children
According to a report in the December issue of Pediatrics new guidelines have been recommended for doctors treating school-aged children for food allergies. Approximately one in 25 school-aged children have food allergies. As someone who has had food allergies since childhood I am glad that this is being addressed. School can be a dangerous place … Continue reading New Guidelines for Managing Food Allergies in School Aged Children
Top 10: Allergy Things
Yes, I know this is a strange topic. My inspiration came from a friend who mentioned discovering a child she was keeping had food allergies and not knowing about it. I have severe food allergies and have had since I was a young child. While I have noticed more people are aware of food allergies, … Continue reading Top 10: Allergy Things
Recipe: Zesty Chicken Bites with Mushrooms & Onions and Cheesey Orzo
I was asked for my recipe but I don't really have one. My style of cooking is more of just throw things together. Zesty Chicken Bites 4 skinless chicken breasts or about 8-10 tenders enough flour to lightly coat chicken pepper paprika olive oil, enough to coat pan 4 or 5 good size mushrooms -- … Continue reading Recipe: Zesty Chicken Bites with Mushrooms & Onions and Cheesey Orzo
Random Thoughts
Just as my tagline suggests today's post is the result of a wandering ADHD mind. If the speed of light is 186,000 miles per second, what is the speed of dark? I find it ironic that in stores the smaller sizes are on the top and big the sizes are on the bottom. Saw a … Continue reading Random Thoughts
The Next Food Network Star: … And The Winner Is …
Home cook Melissa d'Arabian won season 5 of the Next Food Network Star. Melissa a former business woman is a stay-at-home mother of 4 from Kellar, Texas. Melissa's show Kitchen Survival will premiere Sunday August 9th. This is the first time a non-professional has won. In the past it has seemed that the one or … Continue reading The Next Food Network Star: … And The Winner Is …
The Next Food Network Star Week 6
Well, the judges decision this week was a big surprise. It was the quirky but lovable Michael Proietti who got booted. I believe the judges made the wrong decision. According to the results of fan voting on the Food Network website I'm not the only one who disagrees with the judges. By the way the … Continue reading The Next Food Network Star Week 6
The Dee Zone 