http://naplesnews.com/blogs/kikas_kitchen/Kika's Kitchenen-ushttp://naplesnews.com/blogs/kikas_kitchen/2008/feb/11/bubbles/Flowers? They die too fast. Chocolate? Better, but there’s only so many Harshey kisses you can enjoy without making yourself sick. Champagne? Now THAT is something both you and your sweetie (or just you if you are single and still feel like celebrating) can really enjoy together. Here's a guide to score a great bottle of sparkling wine without going broke... Mon, 11 Feb 2008 17:25:43 -0000http://naplesnews.com/blogs/kikas_kitchen/2008/feb/11/bubbles/http://naplesnews.com/blogs/kikas_kitchen/2007/dec/19/potato_casserole/The holidays are all about entertaining, and whether you are hosting a Christmas party or you’re invited to someone’s New Year’s bash, you just can’t show up empty ended. And you know what? I think that people are getting a little tired of eating quiche Lorraine and green bean casserole. Next time you throw a party offer something different to your guests... Wed, 19 Dec 2007 20:53:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/blogs/kikas_kitchen/2007/dec/19/potato_casserole/http://naplesnews.com/blogs/kikas_kitchen/2007/nov/27/entertaining/Last Thanksgiving, I woke up at 9 a.m. with a throbbing headache and a not-so-vague feeling of nausea. I was about to tackle one of the hardest days of my cooking life. This year I followed a simple guide to maintain my sanity and get the food on the table... Tue, 27 Nov 2007 22:50:52 -0000http://naplesnews.com/blogs/kikas_kitchen/2007/nov/27/entertaining/http://naplesnews.com/blogs/kikas_kitchen/2007/sep/11/quiche/About to embark on a seven-week trip to Europe, I found myself staring at the contents of my fridge wondering what to do with eggs, cheese and vegetables that were too good to throw out, but obviously couldn’t be left to rot... Tue, 11 Sep 2007 15:51:46 -0000http://naplesnews.com/blogs/kikas_kitchen/2007/sep/11/quiche/http://naplesnews.com/blogs/kikas_kitchen/2007/aug/23/vodka/My love affair with vodka started in the early ‘80s, when I was way too young to be drinking it... Thu, 23 Aug 2007 17:19:07 -0000http://naplesnews.com/blogs/kikas_kitchen/2007/aug/23/vodka/