Pasta, Recipes
Ever have one of those last minute get-togethers where your man calls and says he’s got a surprise for you and would love to come over. You invite him to dinner and then realize you only have so much time to freshen up, find something great to wear, and whip up one of his favorite dishes – h[...]
Cocktails, Tequila
Thank you Patron for making my Sunday afternoon a special treat! Just wait ’til your lips meet your glass as you take in a whiff of this lavender-scented libation – a spring time seduction indeed! Follow our Pinterest board for more lavender infused treats: Cooking with Lavender EAU DE L[...]
BBQ and Grilling, Recipes, Seafood and Shellfish
To embrace the beauty of a sunny spring weekend it was time to enjoy a grilled dinner al fresco. We couldn’t decide what to have other than the desire for a surf and turf combo. I found this recipe for Spiced Salmon Kebabs at BonAppetit.com and decided to pair that with a grilled rib-eye steak. It[...]
Recipes, Side Dishes
What a delight to walk into the market and see a basket of fresh peas – spring is finally here! This is a recipe I made last spring and look forward to enjoying once again – grilled New Zealand baby lamb chops served with new potatoes, fresh peas and chopped mint. Fresh Peas and Mint / C[...]
Gotta Have It!
Here are my top ten go-to kitchen tools that I use all the time. I love trying out kitchen gadgets old and new, but some items are beyond nice-to-haves like the list below. I love walking through William Sonoma, Bed Bath and Beyond, Macy’s and boutique kitchen gadget stores. Its always fun learn a[...]
Chicken Dishes, Recipes
I love a good quickie and this dish not only taste great, its done in 30 – 45 minutes. Chicken stir fry sautéed with bok choy, sugar snap peas, peppers and a slightly spicy ginger, garlic soy sauce served over rice. This is a healthy, satisfying meal that pairs well with beer or hot sake. Chi[...]
