If you want him to lick you on the neck, why not smell delicious? Jelly Belly fragrances are guarantee to trigger a pavlovian response.

The Foundry in LA offers a cheap bar menu, live bands and DJs, and a box of truffles in your car. Want more? How bout they broadcast a live webcam of their kitchen on the web? It's like Hells Kitchen except its real.

If yuo don't know how use some leftovers of coconut milk make this white pesto and sesaon your udon.

Parmesan poppy seed straws -- no more boring breadsticks.

The perfect roast chicken can be yours! So easy, and sooo good!!

Trying a Juan Canary Melon--aromatic and sweeter than a Honeydew.

A ready-made kit for smores featuring handmade marshmallows, gourmet grahams and the best chocolate in the world -- Recchuiti.

Community gardeners have a place to grow beautiful produces, like strawberries at Lethbridge Community Garden in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada

matcha and white chocolate ice cream with tiny kumquat pound cakes

Looking for something new to pack in your lunch box?

Swedish pancakes are delicous served with lingonberries and freshly whipped butter.

Fresh bread from Trinity Bellwods Farmers Market in Toronto

If I could only get as close to these when I see the real Chinese gold ingots, I will be filthy rich!

Lost you 'heart' too, interesting perspective on the articoke....

konju masala is a tipical dish of south India: rich coconut milk,spices and shrimps

Kale - the new breakfast food.

Szechuan Peppercorn Roasted Chicken - a recipe using my new addiction, SZP flavored salt. Plus a drawing for a free bag of Szechuan Peppercorn!

Better than anything you will find in Maine!

Saffron. If the first kiss wasn't good, would you go back for more?

Cranberry Orange Ice Tea, and 21 others.

Nectarines + ice cream maker = summer.

Why surrender your wine to the ants on a picnic? Stick a stake in the ground and keep your drink high and dry.

Kitchen organization 101. What tips and tricks do you have in the kitchen?

Bringing merlot back. Sorry, Miles.

Paella, oh how I miss Spain [LA Times]

Summer has arrived and with it comes many, many delicious ripe figs. Make this Roasted Fig with Vanilla Sea Salt & Proscuitto Bruschetta at your next summer party. Your guests will love you.

Juicy stuffed peaches

Homemade chocolate butter - you'll want to spread it on everything - even bread

The "queen of felt's" Tipsy Bag may be the ultimate wine 'purse'.

Polly George's ceramics will change add some adorable character to your food presentation.

Reflections in an Ice Cube [NY Times]

Grilled lemons and a mouhamara spread make these kabobs pop

A fresh look at Italian salads. [LA Times]

ClingyThingy labels: Never lose track of your drink at a party again -- and without those stupid wine glass dingles. [via Imbibe Magazine's blog]

The new uniform of the female celebrity chef: The low-cut, form-fitting sweater.

just because it's the in the dreaded Valley (of all places), doesn't mean iroha is that bad...

Lemony shrimp and couscous - tart and cool.

Is the slow-local-organic food movement good for women's rights?

Red onion pickles -- pretty (and delicious) in pink.

Josh Jakus' Wine Pocket is a gorgeous way to carry your wine around ~ great presentation if bringing it to a hostess, etc.

Crisp Kataifi Pastry wrapped strawberry with passion fruit - coconut ice cream and seasonal fruit salad, dessert time!

Classic for a reason; sweet vanilla-scented cream and the first strawberries of the season, frozen for your enjoyment.

A rustic grandma's peach puzzle.

Craving some Torrone? Chewy, light and filled with toasted almonds and pistachios. Or go for the chocolate covered version!

Nose to the grindstone, the best of fresh ingredients and a little exercise to boot...

Bagels, the real deal. Take that, Noah's.

Black beans and rice. Sometimes the simplest things are the most satisfying.

Brunch is the best when an omelette is served. Don't forget the ripe avocado slices and roasted red potatoes!