Ok lovers, its time to consider how to use food to get your significant other in the mood. Top notch libidos and goofy smiles are just one romantic meal away and the fare is far simpler than you might think.

I’m a lunch & dinner kind of gal, and I’m not a real fan of breakfast foods. So, what the heck is it about the Saturday morning feast that changes the whole paradigm?

Saturday and Sunday was the Robert Bland Culinary Salon where High School and College Students, as well as professionals competed in both hot and cold food categories

Today, I had an unexpected culinary surprise, all because of a very well prepared piece of toast.

Tonight we’re having oven –roasted carrots and sweet potatoes; fresh mixed greens and those diva heirloom tomatoes with a champagne vinagraitte; pan seared pork chops with fresh garlic and mushrooms and an Anjou pear with a little gorgonzola for dessert.

I was talking food segways with a friend of mine the other day:  milk leads to cookies; peanuts lead to beer; Ruffles Ridged Potato Chips lead to French Onion Dip; and two glasses of wine, a fan request and a chat with my sister-in-law leads directly to ginger pumpkin soup.