Many of my friends tell me they get very overwhelmed buying wine and they are uncomfortable asking questions. I feel your pain. The best way to overcome this is to find a reputable store where you can get to know the people that work there. Start a wine relationship, let them know the wines you […]
Fall Winter Pantry Staples
In about September, I begin to look ahead and think about nonperishable ingredients I need to start collecting for meals, dinner parties, festive get togethers and holiday cooking. With the weather turning colder, I like to stock up on an assortment of dried lentils (green, red and black), dried chickpeas, Rancho Gordo Beans, chestnuts, chestnut […]
Holiday Kitchen Prep
I start think about all my baking and cooking in September. I have an organized file that is especially for November and December. I have lists of ingredients that I need to make sure I have in my pantry before those two months show up. I also file all the menu’s that I have done […]
Hors d’oeuvres
Hors d’oeuvres are always challenging for me. I just want to focus on the meal and dessert but my husband excels at putting them together. It does help that his family owned and ran a gourmet Italian delicatessen and wine store. They sold an amazing array of cheeses from all over the world as well […]
Weekend Mornings Together
I love leisurely mornings! I love making breakfast for my family. I get up, go for a run with our amazing Boston Terrior, Barolo, and come home to cook. I start my day with a mug of green tea and soft music in the background. I make a fruit salad with pineapple, cantaloupe, berries, and […]
Grilled Vegetables
We spend most of the summer eating outside. We love to be in our backyard, listening to music, playing badminton and using the pizza oven as well as the grill. Both work fabulously when it comes to vegetables. My kids are pretty good about eating all vegetables, but when we firs them in the pizza […]
