I've lost my voice. Not figuratively, literally. And this blog was supposed to be a vlog. If I was able to speak, you'd hear that smirky, satirical quality in my voice that lets you know these thoughts are intended for comedic purposes and therefore, you wouldn't dream of doing this stuff in real … [Read more...]
The World’s BEST Burger?
CLICK HERE to watch The World's BEST Burger! at Babble's Family Kitchen. Is there anything more American than the cheeseburger? Simmer down, Apple Pie. I haven't forgotten you. When I think, "backyard barbecue," I think burgers. When I think, "road trip," I think burgers. In fact, I don't … [Read more...]
Olympic Dessert Time!
CLICK HERE to watch Olympic Dessert Time at Babble's Family Kitchen. I love the Olympics. Especially the Summer Olympics. I want to absorb every minute of the Olympics, even if it means watching coverage on the Today Show. And I've learned that American desserts have bad names... Head … [Read more...]
One Sharp Knife Tip Video
Is it a knife skill? Or a life skill? This is the kind of simple, common sense tip that seems almost silly to share. But, the magnitude of the No-Duh Moment that accompanies this advice is too overwhelming to ignore. In fact, I've shared this tip in a blog post before. The response was so … [Read more...]
Guy Fieri on Cooking For Kids
CLICK HERE to watch Celebrity Chef Guy Fieri on Cooking For Kids at Babble's Family Kitchen. When I began vlogging for Babble, I thought I would ask chefs, whenever the opportunity presented itself, "What's the most important thing to remember when cooking for kids?" As maybe you've noticed, I … [Read more...]
Anne Burrell on Cooking For Kids
CLICK HERE to watch Celebrity Chef Anne Burrell Talks Cooking For Kids at Babble's Family Kitchen. When I began vlogging for Babble, I thought I would ask chefs, whenever the opportunity presented itself, "What's the most important thing to remember when cooking for kids?" As maybe you've … [Read more...]
Guess Who’s Going Out to Dinner?
CLICK HERE to watch Dinner With Strangers at Babble's Family Kitchen. Social Dining Service. Yes, you read that correctly. If you haven't been able to arrange dinner parties with people using Twitter, Facebook, Foursquare and Google+, have no fear. There's a new kind of social networking … [Read more...]
Mile High Snack Club
CLICK HERE to watch MILE HIGH SNACKS at Babble's Family Kitchen. Not really like that other club. More like a club sandwich. What's the least offensive thing to eat on a plane? What's the most offensive? I once sat on a flight from Las Vegas to Los Angeles next to a girl eating a chili dog. … [Read more...]
Hands-Free Food and Beverage
CLICK HERE to watch The Best Hands Free Food and Beverage at Babble's Family Kitchen. Hands-Free. Like Bluetooth for food. As Americans we are always looking for easier ways to eat standing around the tailgate of a car. And holding a cold one while trying to fill your pie-hole can be pretty … [Read more...]
April Fools’ Day Food Prank Fails
CLICK HERE to watch April Fools' Day Food Prank Fails at Babble's Family Kitchen. Watch your back! Or better yet, your stomach... Have you ever been the brunt of an April Fools' Day food prank gone horribly wrong? Have you bitten into something savory that turned out sweet? Or even worse... … [Read more...]
Do You Have Food Allergies?
CLICK HERE to watch Got Food Allergies? at Babble's Family Kitchen. Serious food allergies are on the rise. According to The Wall Street Journal, one out of every 13 school aged kids in the US has severe allergies to common foods like milk, eggs, sesame and soy. And serious food allergies can be … [Read more...]
Sugar Withdrawals: CUPCAKE ATM
CLICK HERE to watch Sprinkles 24 Hour Cupcake ATM at Babble's Family Kitchen. UPDATE: This video was featured on NBC Bay Area! You can't make deposits. But who would want to? In a genius move to keep cupcakes on everyone's sweet-treat radar, Candace Nelson of Sprinkles Cupcakes gives us the … [Read more...]