Guess who was seen joking around outside of a London TV studio?

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For some reason I have pineapple on the brain. I absolutely love it and eat it all the time. So today I went hunting for a pineapple treat to try later. In my searching, I stumbled across this one claiming to make a perfect pineapple cake in less than 10 minutes. Granted, you'd have to use the microwave and would need a microwave safe bundt pan (silicone would work). Personally I think it sounds a little too good to be true, seems like you might as well put it in the oven for twice the time... Unfortunately, I can't actually test this one out because, believe it or not, I don't actually have a microwave (SF kitchen = tiny no counter space). However it seems like you would end up with a pretty standard pineapple upside down cake. So, if you've got a microwave, and need dessert in less than 10 minutes, why don't you give this 9 Minute Microwave Pineapple Cake a try? Then once you've tested it out, let us all know how the outcome was! For the recipe, read more

• Admit it, you secretly love Jello shots, why not try this grown up version of Jello with booze. - Delicious Days
• Don't miss all these great Valentine's candy taste test and reviews. - Candyblog
• I told you all about the upcoming food trends, but now you can check out the 2007 restaurant menu trends. - Slashfood
• This recipe for Dahi Bhindi (okra cooked in yogurt) looks so delicious, that I, someone who does not even remotely enjoy okra, am tempted to make it this evening. - Hooked on Heat



• In case you're tired of drinking your green tea, you can now eat it. Be sure to check out this recipe for a green matcha loaf. - Nami-Nami
• If you somehow didn't get enough, check out another perspective of the SF Fancy Food Show - YummySF
• This Pan-Glazed Tofu with Thai Red Curry Sauce looks so great that I think I might even trick my guy into eating it for dinner. - The Wednesday Chef

About two weeks ago I got a very nice email from my older brother Michael. He lives in Los Angeles and is always helping out and that's why he sent me an email full of romantic recipes! Now Mikey doesn't really cook because he stays in a lot of hotel rooms - where he's discovered these amazing cocktail recipes in the hotel magazines, but he took the time to type out the recipes and send them to me (thanks Mikey!!). And now I'm sharing them with you! Today's recipe is for a Strawberry Kiss, a blended creamy dessert drink that is sure to get your sweetie swooning. Stay tuned for the rest of the seductive love potion cocktail recipes.

To learn how to make the strawberry kiss, read more

Recently I got an email from a reader, Ginger, asking me if I knew of any great recipes for a savory crepe. Now I love crepes and thought who doesn't love crepes? So I decided to share a scrumptiously savory crepe recipe with all of you. Make this recipe when you are not feeling rushed or flustered because it can take a few attempts to get the crepes just right. The bacon, mushroom, and béchamel filling is perfect for a light dinner or decadent lunch. To check out the recipe, read more

After a post holiday letdown I look forward to Valentine's Day as an excuse to decorate my house with hearts and shower those I love with gifts. If you're looking for a present to give a friend, sister, or mom on February 14, I recommend buying them something fun for the home. They won't feel guilty about indulging in a fattening chocolatey dessert and in the years to come they can reuse it and remember your love for them.

Red toilet paper is a chic way to vibrantly and easily decorate the bathroom for Valentine's Day. I love this stuff (it also comes in black and orange!) and plan on sending a few rolls to all of my girlfriends who live far away. It's sure to make them smile and feel loved. They come in packs of three in an elegant canister and sell for $15 each.

The kitchen can immediately feel more festive with a heart shaped soap pump by the sink. Washing your hands is a vital step when cooking and during the month of February get in the spirit with this cute little pump. For only $5.39 (it's on sale!) you'll have money left over to splurge on something fabulous for yourself.

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I know you had to work all day and are tired and are looking for a dinner that is quick, easy, and healthy. Well look no further than my beef stroganoff. Think beef stroganoff is a slow cooked meal that takes several hours to make? Think again. Mine is quick: ready in the amount of time it takes to cook rice (20 minutes), easy: minimal chopping, especially if you purchase pre sliced mushrooms, and healthy: it has one starch, one meat, and one vegetable. So grab a pen and pad and make a grocery list. Thursday night's special is hearty, creamy beef stroganoff. For the recipe, read more

Have you ever had lumpia? Have you even heard of lumpia? It's a delicious Filipino pastry much like a spring roll. Its lovely taste and (relatively) easy prep has made it one of the staples in Filipino cooking. And now, thanks to reader jennifer76, you can make it in your own home! To check out a delicious lumpia recipe (complete with pictures), read more