Dessert, Recipes
Would you like a slice of cheese cake? Seldom has the response been “No thanks”. Cheesecake is a favorite in our household and the creamier the better. I must confess, I am not much of a baker because we all know when a sweet treat is in the house -it must be eaten, so I spare myself the[...]
Recipes, Seafood and Shellfish
My best friend is a true inspiration in the kitchen. She just has that magic touch. No mater what is placed before her, she can whip a unique dish leaving me to always beg for the recipe. Her dishes aren’t complicated; they are mostly just good home cooked meals, or family traditions, with the[...]
Romantic Meals
So there you are – leisurely shopping at your local farmers market. Exploring the days seasonal fruits and vegetables, homemade treats, and organic healthy food. Next you find yourself chatting with your friendly butcher who wraps up two perfect cornish hens. You thoroughly enjoy tasting an ar[...]
Pasta, Recipes
Decadent? Yes. Fattening? Of course. Want some? Oh yea! This mac and cheese dish is downright rich; dotted with tasty morsels of lobster and a subtle kiss of truffle flavor. Imagine a midnight rendezvous after hours of clubbing, dancing and having fun. You come home with a few friends – or j[...]
Wanderlust
Summer is drawing to a close, isn’t it? The first fallen leaves are beginning to gather along the sides of my favorite shady trails; evenings are growing cooler, and you can catch the scent of wood smoke in the air at dusk; the Pumpkin Spice Latte is back at Starbucks. Of course, it’s al[...]
Beef Dishes, Recipes, Salad and Dressing
If you are looking for a simple, yet very tasty dish to serve up for late lunch (or dinner) romantic rendezvous, this steak salad will do the trick. Served on a bed of baby arugula with nuts, add the deliciously sweet taste of blistered grape tomatoes that pairs so well with a creamy, high-end blue [...]