Games, Products, To Buy / To Try

15 Reasons Why Stardew Valley is the Perfect Game for Foodies

April 26, 2016

At the beginning of April I was pretty much certain that I was going to need an intervention. The things is, it wasn’t gelato, caramel creams, or even prosecco that I...

Miscellaneous, To Buy / To Try

14 Fancy Foodie Nail Polish Names I Love

June 11, 2012

I know that a lot of people (myself definitely included) love reading the names of cosmetics and get a kick out of the clever tuns of phrase that are stenciled onto various lipsticks,...

Contests / Giveaways, Gift Ideas, To Buy / To Try

An Erin Cooks Giveaway: The Eat Boutique New England Gift Box

December 6, 2011

Please note that this contest is now closed and the winner has been notified. Thank you for all of your nostalgic entries! Snow! Sleigh rides! Mulled wine! Not being able...

Gift Ideas, Holidays / Entertaining, To Buy / To Try

My Favorite Foodie Christmas Gifts EVER

November 30, 2011

It’s officially the time of year when lists begin to take over your life. From sprawling grocery laden post-its containing oodles of eggnog and pounds of flour and butter to harried to-dos scrawled...

To Buy / To Try

Meet Yummery

September 28, 2009

Today is an exciting day! I’d like to introduce you all to Yummery. Yummery is very pleased to meet you. You’re probably wondering who Yummery is, right? Well Yummery is...

Appetizers, Contests / Giveaways, Cookbook Reviews, Gift Ideas

An Erin Cooks Contest: The Gastrokid Cookbook

August 14, 2009

What exactly is a “gastrokid?” Well the authors of The Gastrokid Cookbook have developed a Gastrokid manifesto that states: Gastrokid: noun. A combination of “gastronomy” (the study of food) and...

Gift Ideas, Holidays / Entertaining, Products, To Buy / To Try

An Erin Cooks Holiday Gift Guide

December 1, 2008

Buying gifts for friends and relatives during the holidays is never easy. I tend to over think every possible permutation, run out of time, and end up giving hastily purchased...

Gift Ideas, Products, To Buy / To Try

Foodie Baby Shower Gift Ideas

August 10, 2008

As I mentioned previously my good friend Meghan is having a baby girl next month. Last weekend I attended her baby shower and I have to say I agonized over...