FOODIE STORIES
We travel the world to find interesting indigenous ingredients, food cultures, and how people connect through meals.
Sourdough Bread Baking Basics
Learning how to make homemade sourdough bread was our COVID project. ...
The Best Pizza in St. Pete is…JBG Pizza!!!
We’ve tried a lot of pizza – lots in the US, Italy, even New Zealand, China, and Japan. But we have a really cool hidden jem right here in the Tampa Bay area. Tucked into the wonderful Foodie Labs – St. Pete is a new brand called Pizza 2Point Dough.
5 of The Most Important Grilling Tips & Techniques to Pump Up Your Grill Game
It's the official start of the grill season! There are quite a few tips...
A Serious Foodie Primer on Using Marinades
Ask ten people about marinades, dry rubs, brine, and finishing sauces –...
Let’s Celebrate Tacos
Tacos are everywhere, but they are an integral part of Mexican food...
The REAL Foods of Cinco de Mayo – 7 Dishes You Will Want to Try Now
We started to plan our annual Cinco de Mayo party, when we started to...
Do Your Grilling Like the Kiwis
We're hitting the height of the Summer Grilling season, and wanted to do...
New Zealand Style Grilling – Our 7 Favorite Foodie Ideas from the Kiwis
There is so much to love about New Zealand - the scenery, the food, the...
Grilling at It’s Best – Our 7 Favorite Grill Ideas
It's the unofficial/official start to grill season. For some of us,...
The 10 Best Ways to Use Dry Rubs & Seasoning Blends
Want to learn about dry rubs/seasoning blends like a professional chef? ...
Slaw Is Not Just About Cabbage
Coleslaw is found at almost every outdoor meal - but...
Risotto Primer for the Home Chef
Risotto is often described as a tricky, fussy - and a bit scary. Since...
Make This Valentine’s Day Spicy – 5 HOT Foodie Ideas
Want some creative ideas to add a sultry, seductive mood on Valentine’s...
2021 Recipe Challenge – Check Out All the Fun Delicious Recipes
The 2021 Recipe Challenge was a great success! Check out all the fun...
Recipe Challenge 2021 Results!
HOT OUT OF THE KITCHEN! The Serious Foodie 2021 Recipe Challenge ...
A Serious Foodie Guide to Unique Holiday Gifts
We're here to help with A Serious Foodie Guide to Unique Holiday...
A Wild Walk in Wine World – Sonoma Wine Country
Every trip we take involves either wine or food - and most of the time...
Sea Salt – Better than Ever
We hadn't been back to Sea Salt since COVID, so we jumped at the chance...
A Serious Foodie Holiday Gift Guide: Sparkling Wines
Curious on how to find a good bottle of bubbly for friends, family,...
Vinegar in Your Cocktail? Of Course!
Bottles of different types of vinegar are indispensable in our pantry -...
Serious Foodie’s Top 10 Tailgate Foods – Transform Your Party
The best season of the year is finally here — football season, and this...
A Serious Foodie Primer on Using Finishing Sauces
Ask ten people about marinades, dry rubs, brine, and finishing sauces – and you’ll get at least five different answers and five blank stares
Grilling Gift Ideas – Start with Ten Simple, Fun, Creative Recipes
Let's take a quick world tour of grilling - we will show you a selection...
5 Top Red Wines Under $25 to Try Now!
Every year we publish our compilation our report of quality red wines...
Sambal – The Next Sriracha?
Sambal? What’s all the fuss about? Claimed by many to be the next...
Artisan Cocktails – Made Easy
We love the artisan cocktail movement - and if you've followed our social...
Diet with Paleo or Keto or Veggie? A Quick Primer on Catch Phrase Diets
Paleo or Keto or Vegetarian? It’s a hard choice when trying to lose some...
Improve Your Nachos Game
If your looking to improve your nachos beyond a scatter of...
Super Ideas for Your Super Party
Super Bowl parties - or any time you bring a group of friends together -...
Serious Foodie Holiday Gift Suggestions: At the Movies
Serious Foodie Holiday Gift Suggestions: At the Movies is all...
Thanksgiving Dinner – Serious Foodie Style
We are starting the busy holiday season, so we wanted to give you a few...
Foodie Holiday Gift Suggestions: Homemade
Looking for that special gift for a foodie friend? Someone on your list...
Duck Pithiviers – A Recipe from a Trip to Bordeaux
We had the pleasure of an extended visit to Bordeaux during the 2019...
Pork Spare Ribs with Pomegranate Glaze
There are more recipes for making ribs than hot sauce brands. Folks have...
Easy Party Foods – Small Bites for Big Appetites.
We assembled a collection of quick & delicious easy party foods -...
The Best Pizza Wine
The weekend Wall Street Journal had a great article by the brilliant Lettie Teague – she always has something new and interesting to say about wines, always brings in experts in the field, and never seems pretentious about drinking wine.
Impressive – And Easy – Valentine’s Day Meal Ideas
There is nothing sexier than good food and good wine that you bring to...
Easy Gourmet for Holiday Meals: Veggie Side Dish Recipes
Holiday meals are so much about connecting with family and friends. ...