This week marks the jubilant cheerfulness of St. Patrick’s Day fun. Irish lagers and stouts abound. These can be enjoyed year-round and cooking with beer and ale creates an outstanding one-dish wholesome meal. While you friends gather for the St. … Continue reading →

As the bleakness of winter lingers, yet, the yearning for spring is great, I like to serve food that is heartwarming, yet, seasonally adjusting. Baked fruit, such as colorful compotes that can be heated, sooth the oxymoron mid-season blues. Yearning … Continue reading →

Provide a good classic frying pan in the mountains and I can create the spectacular pan-seared rainbow trout! The Rocky Mountain rivers are known as a haven for native rainbow trout. As a child, I would go fly fishing with … Continue reading →

The healthiness of eggs is making a resurgence. It was never questioned or diminished from my perspective because quality eggs promote a high level of protein for energetic mornings…and for lunch and dinner. The egg sandwich has been the chosen … Continue reading →

It’s mid-winter and we tire of same poultry dish and the same beef dish week after week just because it’s easy. Try adding an interesting stuffing to the same familiar dishes for inspiration at the table. Stuffing poultry creates flavor … Continue reading →

Romance and the color red have long-been in very serious relationship. Personally, I prefer hues of purple; but, cupid has his daring way every year. So, it is only fitting that I share Michael’s famous Raspberry Martini recipe and thoughts … Continue reading →

Hors d’oeuvres should abound when athletic skill is admired. So, gather round to cheer for your favorite team and keep the food goal in play. Add an international flare for interest! British “Devils on Horseback” combine wine soaked prunes with … Continue reading →

We aspire to win and cheer with appetites. Snack food provides that bite-size power boost in between plays and finger foods keep us from missing the sporting edge. Strategize your table’s scoreboard with flavorful proteins and touchdown desserts. The wider … Continue reading →

We’re all busy. So, the daunting task of preparing an entire dinner party could be overwhelming. Make it easy on yourself by hosting a flamed dessert party. Flamed desserts are some of the easiest desserts to create and are the … Continue reading →

Exploring the world of spices can improve your cuisine development. The drivers of this New Year adventure can be developed through world travel, taste exploration and research. There is no doubt that the desire for spices has impacted. This vast … Continue reading →

Turn over a new leaf for the New Year. Cooked fresh spinach, leaf by leaf, can line loaf dish to encase kugel loaf, chicken à la king loaf or Florentine vegetable loaf. Grape leaves create Greek dolma. Cooked cabbage leaves … Continue reading →

Make a New Year’s Resolution to serve more home-cooked meals instead of take-out food. Family time is bonding and inspirational meals create enthusiasm. Try new recipes and engage those around you. Lamb Stew is a wholesome winter stable with a … Continue reading →

The sweetest music is sung by birds. So, let the birds hark the glory of the season. Birds can be easily carved out of jicama or honeydew melons to feature appetizers or starters. Main course entrees can feature yellow squash … Continue reading →

Since I was two, I have been making cakes. My first stove was pink and I dutifully wore my blue and white apron that was hand-sewn by my grandmother. Cakes can be sweet or full of protein. Seafood cakes are … Continue reading →

To me, creativity and entertaining are synonymous. I recommend creating themed dinners. I recommend symphonic entertaining. Music enhances the dining experience. When we entertain, I play the piano as the Champagne is being served. Then, after dinner, I return to … Continue reading →