ou can open up one of those preservative-packed foil pouches that were filled months ago or... There are TWO ways to make hot cocoa.

      In the world of decadence, lobster bisque is certainly in the top rankings. The winner of our menu contest this year requested I make this dish. Truly, just a few simple ingredients are all you need       Ingredients 1 small to medium-sized lobster 2 carrots, …

One of the oddest questions EVER to a food show on the radio.

Usually following our weekly “Food And Travel Nation Taste Test” I’ll post the audio from the segment, add additional pictures and write a brief summary of the foods being tested.  Quite frankly, I’m not going to spend that much time on this one, because the products tested from two of …

“Bacon is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.” Benjamin Franklin December 30th has been declared “National Bacon Day” and in celebration, we’ve selected SEVEN recipes from the Food And Travel Nation Kitchen that include BACON.  It’s nice that BACON has its own DAY but in …

This weekend, I had the opportunity to witness some of the most beautiful hibiscus flowers I’ve ever seen. It was the Hibiscus Show at the Pinellas Park Auditorium. Enthusiasts and cultivators from all over the State of Florida gathered to pay homage to a flower that rivals even the exquisite …

This torta not only looks pretty when served but it’s easy to make. You have to factor in a couple of hours for it to set in the refrigerator though, so assemble it the night before or a couple of hours before baking. For the dessert, if you want a …

WE NO LONGER USE YOUTUBE. Bodacious Banana Bread. Don’t throw those soft, ripe bananas away! It IS possible to make banana bread without butter or oil and it came out moist and delicious. I had a couple of ripe bananas sitting around, so I threw this together and crossed my …