Here are a few of my Friday “foodie favorites”. They make my tummy SMILE, and will do the same to yours…

What you see below is a perfect balance of a little father – daughter love. I have a pure obsession with Cheerios. (Dad you’ll agree with me, right?) And Dad, we all know your love for anything sweet. So from me to you…you have a little surprise from Jacques Torres arriving in the mail tomorrow. It is not bread pudding, chocolate moose or Mom’s famous Red Velvet Cake (with cream cheese icing). Essentially it is my cheap indulgence covered in pure expensive, chocolaty goodness. I love you.

I am headed off to volunteer at The Meatball Madness, hosted by Giada deLaurentiis tonight – and could not be more excited. Not because of the meatballs (not a fan), but because I love Giada! Her fabulous show on the Food Network is a favorite of mine for sure. It is an event that is a part of the New York Wine and Food Festival line up this year. Morning viewers got a taste of more to come tonight on The Today Show this morning, where Giada put her skills to the test in a meatball (I really cannot stand this word-I almost feel hesitant to post, HA!) challenge. Should be fun. I’d bring you back a load of pictures recapping the night, but photography is NOT allowed. Sad. 

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