Ready to Grow: Garden in a Can #Giveaway

I am thrilled to offer a very cool holiday giveaway from food start up, Back to the Roots! This giveaway is especially ideal for urban dwellers like myself who have always wanted to grow their own food but, unfortunately, don't have the space. Much like My Judy the Foodie has been inspiring people to get hands-on and have fun in the kitchen, Back to the Roots is committed to the belief that there there should be nothing more personal or important for families than what we eat and put in our bodies 3x a day. Back to the Roots is passionate … [Read more...]

Win $1000 for your Holiday Party

The holidays just got a little brighter... I am excited to share this link for a chance to win up to $1,000 toward your holiday party from New York Style.  Just click here to enter to win big cash. New York Style Gourmet Snacks have been my go-to snack brand for their amazing bagel chips and pita crisps. So, it didn't take any arm twisting when I was asked to help promote their giveaway. I love that these snacks are so versatile.  They can be dressed to impress for even the most discerning foodie or, they can be enjoyed straight out of … [Read more...]

Slow Cooked Drunken Meatballs

The other day I got an email for a “Drunken” Meatball recipe that not only peaked my interest, but it had me rushing out the door to the nearest market to buy some pre-cooked cocktail meatballs. The operative words here are “slow cooked” and “pre-cooked” which, translated, means hassle-free in the kitchen. With the busy holiday season upon us, perhaps the last thing you want to do is spend more time in the kitchen cooking.  If you're having friends over and in need of something to serve—Slow Cooked Drunken Meatballs fit the bill.  They're … [Read more...]

Holiday Compost Cookies

Today I decided to recreate a COMPOST COOKIE recipe that was inspired by Christina Tosi, head pastry chef from celebrated Momofuku Milk Bar in NYC. I love Compost Cookies because no two cookies will ever taste the same.  As the baker, you can get as creative as you want with the ingredients. That’s right, you can literally use whatever you have on hand to develop your recipe.  I decided to make batches of the cookie using our favorite favorite snacks from the cupboard. As I started combining ingredients, I kept throwing in more – hence … [Read more...]