Love is in the air with Valentine’s Day right around the corner. Cooking-in may be romantic, but everyone gets to relax when you opt for an evening out and let the chefs do the cooking. Tampa Bay’s restaurants want to be sure you have the most romantic Valentine’s Day possible with these special offerings and menus. Forbici Modern Italian Forbici wants to make your date feel special with a collaboration from Sweet Comba on a Dessert Pizza Sampling. This sampling will include a pistachio truffle butter base with dried apricots, a creamy milk chocolate base with fresh strawberries and white chocolate, and a salted caramel base with Granny Smith apples and cinnamon All ladies will be greeted with a rose...
The persimmon tree originates from Asia and is renowned as a delicious diet-friendly fruit that is high in fiber. One average-size persimmon contains around 55% of the recommended daily intake of Vitamin A, a vitamin crucial to immune function. The fruit is also high in a number of other vitamins, potassium, calcium, iron, and antioxidants making it just the right fruit to enjoy in late fall and winter. Many people have never tried a persimmon, but once they taste this sweet soft fruit they are soon converted and want to find out how to use the box of store-bought persimmons, or the persimmons picked from trees on the homestead. The US has its own native persimmons found in Kentucky, and...
Is it just me or does spring need to hurry the hell up because I cannot take another grey, cold and rainy day!!!While we may have to wait a little for the seasons to change still, I was feeling more than ready for some more spring inspired, vibrant recipes and these pan fried gnocchi with smashed peas, asparagus, lemon and Parmesan ticked ALL those boxes! Literally brighter days on a plate and a real joy to eat.SERVES 2INGREDIENTS 160g Frozen Peas Bunch of Asparagus Bunch of Basil 500g Fresh Gnocchi 3 Tbsp Crème Fraîche 80g Grated Parmesan 2 Tbsp Unsalted Butter Olive Oil Lemon Black Pepper Salt METHOD Add all but a handful of the frozen peas to a blender...
These juicy and succulent Mediterranean pork chops are a flavorsome feast for you to indulge in. The herbs and spices come together perfectly, while the simplicity of the recipe guarantees it will become a new favorite at your dinner table! I have such a treat for you today (well, I think it’s a treat!). Whenever I taste it, I’m immediately transported to the Mediterranean and feel like I’m on vacation. The bold and flavorful ingredients of the region are added to a juicy pork chop by way of a delicious salsa and make for an easy recipe any night of the week. Plus, it’s keto and paleo friendly (just don’t overdo it with the tomatoes). What Should I Serve With...
The most romantic day of the year is just around the corner. So, while you’re busy picking a gift, booking a staycation, or ordering flowers, remember to make a reservation for that romantic dinner date. You might have heard the saying, “the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach“, but we argue that this goes both ways. You can never go wrong with food, especially when celebrating with your significant other. With plenty of Valentine’s Day menus in Hong Kong, deciding which one to pick can take time and effort. Sit back and relax because we’re here to help with recommendations that don’t hurt your wallet. Hong Kong has plenty of mid-range Valentine’s Day menus. But don’t be...
