About a month ago we had a week without kids. We made the most of our time which included going to a Sonoma wine dinner. I tried to recreate one of the dishes at home but I wasn’t happy with my first attempt. I made a caponata and even though it had a traditional flavor… Continue reading Eggplant Agrodolce
Who doesn’t love a big platter of snacks? Everyone loves it and I’ll tell you why. From hard-core carnivores to vegans to whatever the fad diet of the month is, there is something for everyone on ‘The Big Platter.” I consider it a cheese board, charcuterie and antipasto platter all in one. Now, everyone thinks… Continue reading The Big Platter
I had so many thoughts for this week’s blog. Lots of special dates are right around the corner: Mardi Gras, the beginning of Lent and Valentine’s Day! I thought it would be fun to try a king cake as I’ve never made one before. Or to share with you our go to “Fat Tuesday” dinner… Continue reading Palmiers: An Easy But Impressive Valentine Treat
It’s Super Bowl weekend! Eagles vs. Patriots. I’m not really into either team this year (sorry K-dog). But you know what I’m always into… Super Bowl food. Shocker, I know. Did you know Super Bowl is the 2nd biggest eating holiday of the year for Americans? Second only to Thanksgiving. I generally eat balanced meals… Continue reading Pigs In A Blanket
IT’S SOOO HOT!!!!! I can’t take it. There is no way anyone can be expected to cook anything when it is this hot out. If you walk outside to grill, you will burst into flames. If you turn your oven on when it is over 100 degrees outside… well, I just can’t even think about… Continue reading Summer Toasts – Because It’s Too Hot For Anything Else
