During the Easter celebration, bunny cakes are whimsical and fun. My suggestion to take your inspiration to your Easter salad presentation. You can still utilize your bunny shaped sheet pan cake mold to shape the salad design. Just transform the … Continue reading →

In springtime, everyone loves a good tomato: Heirloom, Roma, and Beef Steak tomatoes are classic favorites. Also, it is fun to creatively stuff tomatoes. For stuffing, I like to use Campari tomatoes, which are about 2 inches in diameter. Blanch … Continue reading →

One can never picnic enough in life and if we try to find the good from any of 2020, picnicking should be a concept that we continue to maintain. Picnic baskets set the tone; it’s a small but important detail. … Continue reading →

March energizes the world with its seasonal changes. North of the equator we look forward to temperate breezes, as nature is literally a-buzz with activity. This is my favorite time of year to prepare my springtime Spinach Lasagna. First, prepare … Continue reading →

Who doesn’t love fried shrimp? It’s a classic favorite and I like to explore different flavors with shrimp. Shrimp or prawns, when peeled these crustaceans absorb flavors very easily, as does chicken. Try Kelly’s Coconut Fried Shrimp for a delightful … Continue reading →

When ships were our significant means of intercontinental transportation, a disease called Scurvy was discovered. It was caused from an extreme lack of vitamin C; thus, oranges were introduced into the sailors’ diets which created a solution. Today, many still … Continue reading →

V-Day 2021 may be remembered for epic cold endurance but there are many ways to celebrate the occasion as a couple, as a single, or as a family. Treat yourself to my Black Forest Parfaits! First, prepare large sturdy wine … Continue reading →

Chinese New Years are fun to celebrate and this year becomes the year of the Ox. I have decided to prepare veal cross-cut shank soup with fresh bok choy and carrot medallions. First, purchase a veal cross-cut shank, per person. … Continue reading →

We all need to stretch our budgets in 2021 and potatoes have served as the quintessential budget filler, figuratively and literally. A friend shared with me that when she immigrated to the US, her mother used to put whipped potatoes … Continue reading →

I have chatted with so many friends who thought, in December, that the first month of 2021 signaled the end of the pandemic. Though this may occur before year’s end, we must still be patient. So, our 2021 lifestyles are … Continue reading →

With the chill in the air, hot food is heartwarming and this specialty is a dish that my mother made – Mom’s Scalloped Potatoes. I have tried many variations of scalloped potatoes and I have determined that Mom’s is still … Continue reading →

The snows are reaching far south this year and the culinary celebration of Maple syrup is upon us. Native Americans discovered this divine sweetness generated from Maple trees. In the 1700’s and 1800’s, maple syrup was widely enjoyed. Maple syrup … Continue reading →

We have so much to look forward to in 2021! Let’s shake off the most challenging Last Year – oh, it is so grand to write that. We did learn a few special things Last Year, home is safety and … Continue reading →

Oh, if there was ever a year to celebrate, it is the closure of 2020 to embrace 2021! Create your own version of a London Grille while firing up your grille and fire pit with the people who live under … Continue reading →

The Feast of the Seven Fishes has a long-standing heritage impact. Traditionally, each of the seven courses offers a delicate dish from the sea. The main course can be a prized whole fish with “a pocket” cut into the top … Continue reading →