• Move over wine bars, tequila-tasting bars are taking over Los Angeles. — Los Angeles Times
• The frozen-yogurt trend has finally arrived in the Bay Area. — San Francisco Chronicle
• Would you pay $20,000 for the perfect cup of coffee? — The New York Times
• To make a delicious cocktail, splurge on expensive liquors. It really does make a difference. — Washington Post
• Cognac is making a hip comeback. — Boston Globe
• In case you haven't noticed British cooks are the next best thing since sliced bread. — Chicago Tribune
• Who knew you could make the classic, comfort dish shepherd's pie without all the weight?— The Sacramento Bee
• Make your happy hour healthy by drinking these alcohols with fewer calories. — FitSugar

Even FitSugar admits that a birthday party is a wonderful occasion to splurge on a decadent dessert. Or in the case of her little girls' birthday party, two decadent desserts. Since it's a joint event that celebrates both her daughters birthdays, she is letting them each choose a dessert.

One has asked for a delicious cherry chocolate layered cake, and the other requests chocolate chip cupcakes. A spectacular mom, Fit will be using the following recipes to whip up these treats. Look at them when you read more

I saw these simple chocolate Ritz cracker sandwiches and drooled just a little bit. The sweet/salt flavor sounds like a dangerous combo! — Joyful Abode via Tastespotting

Chilaquiles are a lovely alternative to tacos and enchiladas. Made with strips of tortillas and a cheesy sauce, they are like lasagna and are deliciously warm and chunky. Use purchased chicken to make this recipe more middle-of-the-week friendly. Pair with a cold beer and crunchy tortillas chips for a Mexican fiesta! Get the recipe when you read more

Here's the scenario: you are at home and hungry for food. You have to cook up something scrumptious for you and your boyfriend/girlfriend/ spouse/child/friend, but the ingredients you have on hand are limited.

This week's trio of ingredients come from a suggestion made by reader WildHeavenFarm. In her kitchen, she has fresh shrimp, sweet potatoes, and coconut milk. Using these products, along with whatever you currently have on hand in your cupboard and refrigerator, what would you make?

To see what I would make, read more