The Foodie Patootie
National Glazed Spiral Ham Day | Brown Sugar Baked Ham

National Glazed Spiral Ham Day | Brown Sugar Baked Ham

You guys, I had a small crisis the other day. I almost just quit this food holiday challenge. This time, I’m not even exaggerating. I almost left my cart in the middle of aisle...

National Pecan Day | Sugar Pecans

National Pecan Day | Sugar Pecans

Well, well, well, if it isn’t another National Pecan Day. For the first one, I made Spiced Pecans, courtesy of Alton Brown. We loved that variety so much, we wanted to make another batch...

National Peach Cobbler Day | Peach Cobbler

National Peach Cobbler Day | Peach Cobbler

Ah, it’s a beautiful Sunday here in Tampa. Just the right amount of heat and breeze. I’ll be at an outdoor food and drink festival today, but this morning, I made some peach cobbler...

National Licorice Day | Spring Mix Salad with Mustard Tarragon Vinaigrette

National Licorice Day | Spring Mix Salad with Mustard Tarragon Vinaigrette

It’s both National Grilled Cheese Day and National Licorice Day today. Although I was looking forward to National Grilled Cheese Day, I was the complete opposite of excited for National Licorice Day. I have...

National Grilled Cheese Day | Grilled Cheese Pizza

National Grilled Cheese Day | Grilled Cheese Pizza

You’ve probably seen it all over the internet by now. It’s National Grilled Cheese Day! News stories first started appearing in my Facebook timeline yesterday afternoon because who doesn’t like grilled cheese? It’s turned...

National Cheese Fondue Day | Savory Cheese Fondue

National Cheese Fondue Day | Savory Cheese Fondue

Not so fun fact: I’m lactose intolerant. I may shy away from eating too much ice cream, but cheese? Well, I love cheese. Cheese and I shall never part. I went to Wisconsin for...

National Cinnamon Crescents Day | Cinnamon Crescents

National Cinnamon Crescent Day | Cinnamon Crescents

I’m writing this during my morning break at work on Wednesday. It has just finished raining and now the sun is streaming through the massive windows behind me. I can’t see parts of my...

National Chinese Almond Cookie Day | Chinese Almond Cookies

Sometimes I’m baffled. I’m baffled by the ways of the world, by people, by some math problems…and by some food holidays. You would think the food holidays and me would be best friends, that...

National Empanada Day | Beef Empanadas

National Empanada Day | Beef Empanadas

I’m not known for my empanadas. However, I’m lucky enough to have a best friend whose family is known for them. I know how to pick ’em and then use them for their food....

Scott Conant HSN

#HSNCOOKS Part 2 with Scott, Kelsey, Jessica, and more Curtis and Donatella!

**This is the #HSNCooks Part 2 recap, but you can view Part 1 here.** So it was Sunday afternoon and Megan and I were headed to the HSN studios (for my second time of...