Category Archives: Cuisine

Girlawhirl admits that she’s been a little late coming to the yerba mate party – after all, it’s been drunk in South America for hundreds of years. As much as it appeals to her – it’s a clean energy source … Continue reading →

After a recent stop in Chicago – Girlawhirl has a new obsession from Vosges. It’s not that she’s given up on her favorite truffles; it’s just that she can’t stop eating the toffee. In addition to the original addictive Bapchi’s … Continue reading →

With all the financial belt tightening happening these days, Girlawhirl and her Super Pals have been eating out less. But this week, they’re heading out to their favorite restaurant, in support of Share our Strength’s Great American Dine Out… It’s … Continue reading →

Yes, it’s true – even jerky has become part of the functional food phenomenon! Perky Jerky was recently introduced to the energy-enhanced food and drink marketplace and the novelty of caffeinated peppered beef jerky was not lost on Girlawhirl or … Continue reading →

What does Diane von Furstenberg serve on a Saturday night? Who would Isaac Mizrahi make his fabulous Mushroom Truffle Spaghetti for? And what does Michael Kors compare his grandmother’s recipe for pot roast to? Answer: a 10 ply cashmere sweater. … Continue reading →

Definitely not part of her regular healthy diet, Girlawhirl’s new nutritional splurge is a dip she picks up ready-made at a local gourmet shop. It’s called ABC Dip, and it contains the unlikely, but incredibly tasty combination of almonds, bacon … Continue reading →

Already a fan of Attune Probiotic Chocolate Bars, Girlawhirl’s usually got a couple stashed in her fridge. She loves that they’re a 100 calorie treat that really does satisfy her urge for something chocolatey, but now, with new flavors like … Continue reading →

Girlawhirl thinks she knows her p’s and q’s when it comes to international travel. It goes without saying that she’s never caused an international incident, but after taking the fun etiquette quiz called Don’t Gross Out The World, she’s pretty … Continue reading →

Girlawhirl’s been popping sweetened hibiscus flowers into champagne or Prosecco for a couple of years now – a major wow factor, it makes a beautiful presentation and adds a touch of sweetness to the drink. At first she was the … Continue reading →

Girlawhirl’s come to depend on FunkyChunky’s decadent popcorn and pretzels snacks when she needs a quick hostess gift or finds friends stopping by unexpectedly. She tries to always have some in her cupboard – but all too often that results … Continue reading →