Get ready to get dirty with Anthony Bourdain, because tonight’s episode of No Reservations is a solid hour of some of the most titillating and tantalizing foods from around the world. Otherwise known as…food porn.

There’s a little something for everyone in this episode of No Reservations, and like Tony says “it’s just filthy.” In a good way, of course.

Tune in tonight at 10pm EST and you might just get some Valentine’s Day ideas courtesy of No Reservations!

I absolutely love going to the horse track, and in the past year have probably been at the track more weekends than I care to admit. The races are amazing to watch and the dedication of the trainers and jockeys is unbelievable. Not to mention I can leave with a little cash in my pocket if I pick the right ponies!

Day and night, people’s lives revolve around training and caring for their animals. Even if they are just casual riders, horses require more care and companionship than a cat or a goldfish, plus the training, equipment and know-how to ride, which I do not possess. That’s why horse lovers need a partner that understands their dedication and shares in their love and appreciation for horses.

If you’re a horse lover looking for love, or just a riding buddy, take advantage of the FREE sign-up at equestrian cupid and find someone to ride off into the sunset with just in time for Valentine’s day. With a large community of singles that share a love for riding, you’ll immediately have something to share and connect over, and maybe even find that perfect match and their, very large, four-legged friend!

Oh, and if you’re a horse lover, feel free to leave me some tips for betting on the ponies!

There’s so much to learn from No Reservations! This week, Anthony Bourdain is in the Azores, a small cluster of Portuguese islands in the middle of the Atlantic that I didn’t even know existed! Now that I do, I’m convinced it’s paradise. Look at the scenery, and how delicious the food looks, and how nice the people are…

You can see the full episode tonight, January 26th, at 10 EST on the Travel Channel, and as always, visit Tony’s blog for more on the Azores!

Welcome to the first Bloggy Giveaway of 2009!

Since I’m on Atkins, the sensible thing to do is torture myself with thoughts of carbohydrates and sugar and give away a 1 gallon tub of Garrett Popcorn in a signature Garrett tin! If you’re from Chicago or have ever visited Chicago, you know that Garrett Popcorn is an institution and a staple on Oprah’s list of Favorite Things. You’ve never tasted anything as good as Garrett Popcorn. I guarantee it.

To enter, just leave a comment letting me know if you’d prefer caramel, cheese, or Chicago-style (a mix of cheese and caramel)!

Don’t forget to follow me on Twitter, and feel free to poke around my blog and comment!

Since I ran into a snafu with my last winner and don’t like being called a liar, thief, and criminal, here’s the skinny: Giveaway is open until midnight, January 30, 2009. Winner will be chosen at random and announced on January 31, 2009. Winner will be contacted by email and/or Twitter and will have 48 hours to respond. Please use your real first name and a valid email address when entering. I am not responsible for incorrect contact information. You must answer the question above in your comment to be eligable to win! US entries only.

I had no idea the Miss American pageant was even on last night, but evidently Miss Indiana won for the first time in the pageant’s 88 year history. Unfortunately, Katie Stam didn’t work on her winning face before they announced her name. How tragic.

And I wasn’t being sarcastic, either. From the pictures on the pageant site, it looks like she’s a very cute girl when she’s not screaming like she’s in a horror flick.

EDIT: Apparently Miss America doesn’t draw enough viewers for network airing and has moved to TLC.