http://dailyvenusdiva.com Life and Style - Curvy - The Lifestyle Magazine, for Women with Curves Fri, 25 May 2012 12:02:05 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2012/05/11/two-simple-lessons-to-learn-from-french-food/ http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2012/05/11/two-simple-lessons-to-learn-from-french-food/#comments Fri, 11 May 2012 18:01:14 +0000 Daily Venus Diva http://dailyvenusdiva.com/?p=33078 When it comes to food one nation seems to have a distinct advantage, having enjoyed a long history of good food and fine dining. When it comes to quality ingredients, quality food and excellent presentation the French seem to have it all. But in actual fact it’s not as difficult as some people imagine it [...]]]> http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2012/05/11/two-simple-lessons-to-learn-from-french-food/feed/ 0 http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2012/04/13/the-rich-history-of-chafing-dishes/ http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2012/04/13/the-rich-history-of-chafing-dishes/#comments Fri, 13 Apr 2012 12:56:55 +0000 Daily Venus Diva http://dailyvenusdiva.com/?p=32247 If you’ve ever hosted an event, helped with the planning or attended an event then you may be familiar with Chafing dishes.  Chafing dishes resemble a portable grate raised on a tripod and they were originally heated with charcoal in a brazier. Chafing dishes are often used for foods that require gentle cooking, away from [...]]]> http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2012/04/13/the-rich-history-of-chafing-dishes/feed/ 0 http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2012/03/14/st-patricks-day-sweets-the-etsy-way/ http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2012/03/14/st-patricks-day-sweets-the-etsy-way/#comments Wed, 14 Mar 2012 13:21:00 +0000 Editor-In-Chief, Stephanie Penn-Danforth http://dailyvenusdiva.com/?p=31646 Get that much needed sugar rush this St. Patrick’s Day with these sweet treats found at Etsy.com……. St. Patrick’s Day Cake Pops from Pops Goes A Daisy   Bailey’s Chocolate Truffles, Irish Cream truffles, green St. Patrick’s Day fudge candy from Bake All The Things Decorated Cookies – St. Patrick’s Day – Leprechauns – Gold [...]]]> http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2012/03/14/st-patricks-day-sweets-the-etsy-way/feed/ 2 http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2012/02/06/valentines-day-cocktails-for-a-girls-night-in/ http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2012/02/06/valentines-day-cocktails-for-a-girls-night-in/#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:54:28 +0000 Editor-In-Chief, Stephanie Penn-Danforth http://dailyvenusdiva.com/?p=29830 With Valentine’s Day coming up next week, here are three cocktails for your to consider for a girl’s night celebration! Not only do each of these drinks only require four ingredients, they’re simple enough for anybody to execute. PAMA Kiss – The name itself is appropriate for Valentine’s Day, but it’s the bright color and [...]]]> http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2012/02/06/valentines-day-cocktails-for-a-girls-night-in/feed/ 0 http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2012/01/31/chef-shares-secrets-for-enjoying-the-sensuality-of-food/ http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2012/01/31/chef-shares-secrets-for-enjoying-the-sensuality-of-food/#comments Tue, 31 Jan 2012 06:41:05 +0000 Daily Venus Diva http://dailyvenusdiva.com/?p=29473 Thanks to the popularity of TV food shows like The Chew and Restaurant Impossible, Americans have grown to appreciate the aesthetics of a meal almost as much as its flavor. We’ve discovered our chefs are artists as well as cooks and bakers, and their colorful salads and abstract chocolate sculptures are works of art as [...]]]> http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2012/01/31/chef-shares-secrets-for-enjoying-the-sensuality-of-food/feed/ 0 http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2012/01/17/paula-deen-reveals-she-has-type-2-diabetes/ http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2012/01/17/paula-deen-reveals-she-has-type-2-diabetes/#comments Tue, 17 Jan 2012 12:05:46 +0000 Editor-In-Chief, Stephanie Penn-Danforth http://dailyvenusdiva.com/?p=28827 Diabetes is a very serious matter so when The Daily reported that Paula Deen had a secret that involved her having type 2 Diabetes, a number of rumors began to surface.  One rumor in particular involved her signing a deal to endorse a diabetes medication from major pharmaceuticals company Novartis.  Although there is nothing wrong with [...]]]> http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2012/01/17/paula-deen-reveals-she-has-type-2-diabetes/feed/ 4 http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2012/01/12/its-girl-scout-cookies-season-time-which-is-your-favorite/ http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2012/01/12/its-girl-scout-cookies-season-time-which-is-your-favorite/#comments Thu, 12 Jan 2012 05:15:02 +0000 Daily Venus Diva http://dailyvenusdiva.com/?p=28728 It’s girl scout cookies time again and adults are more anxious to get their hands on a box of thin mints than children are. What originally started out as fundraiser to raise money for local girl scout units has turned into a rights of passage for girls involved in selling and a family tradition for [...]]]> http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2012/01/12/its-girl-scout-cookies-season-time-which-is-your-favorite/feed/ 0 http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2012/01/11/super-bowl-recipes-from-makers-mark-bourbon/ http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2012/01/11/super-bowl-recipes-from-makers-mark-bourbon/#comments Wed, 11 Jan 2012 13:15:19 +0000 Daily Venus Diva http://dailyvenusdiva.com/?p=28702 Super Bowl parties are as much about great snacks as they are watching the game. Not only are Super Bowl parties known for great snacks and football but beer is also a favorite past time to partake in during this event. Marker’s Mark has found a way to kick up the fun with these recipe [...]]]> http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2012/01/11/super-bowl-recipes-from-makers-mark-bourbon/feed/ 1 http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2012/01/09/10-tips-for-an-awesome-superbowl-party/ http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2012/01/09/10-tips-for-an-awesome-superbowl-party/#comments Mon, 09 Jan 2012 17:24:25 +0000 Editor-In-Chief, Stephanie Penn-Danforth http://dailyvenusdiva.com/?p=28628 Lately more and more of my friends are really getting into football. Even if you don’t completely understand the game, that’s no reason not to have a superbowl party filled with food, drinks, football and fun. If you are planning to host a Super Bowl party this year, here are ten tips that you will [...]]]> http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2012/01/09/10-tips-for-an-awesome-superbowl-party/feed/ 0 http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2011/12/26/easy-delicious-cocktails-for-new-years-eve/ http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2011/12/26/easy-delicious-cocktails-for-new-years-eve/#comments Mon, 26 Dec 2011 16:55:58 +0000 Daily Venus Diva http://dailyvenusdiva.com/?p=28209 New Year’s Eve is the most exciting night of the year as you celebrate the memories of 2011 and toast to good fortune for 2012. Make sure that as the clock strikes twelve, you ring in the new year with these cocktail recipes from Ketel One Vodka and Baileys Original Irish Cream. Toast of Times [...]]]> http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2011/12/26/easy-delicious-cocktails-for-new-years-eve/feed/ 1