It is always nice and customary to bring a gift to the host or/and hostess of a dinner party or if you are going to stay for a night, a weekend or longer. Gifts can range from flowers, wine, a contribution to the meal such as hors d’oeuvres, salad or dessert or something more personal […]

I do love steamed broccoli. I love how Chinese restaurants steam the broccoli. It is always done to the perfect point where the broccoli retains its color and crunch but hasn’t become mush! I like to steam some vegetables as it retains their flavor as well as the nutrients. My favorite vegetables to steam are: […]

I love fresh fruit, peak of the season, it is at its sweetest. When cooking with in season fruit, I use half the sugar since the natural sugars shine through. Berries in season are the best but we are big fans of berries so I do buy them year round, sometimes they are good and […]

I love fresh produce. When the local farmer’s market is on, I try to go every week and I buy seasonal produce. I love fruits and vegetables. I really eat it all and believe eating a rainbow is the best way to stay healthy and keep it from getting old. Winter can be challenging with […]

One of my best friends gave me a menu weekly planner and I love it. I love that I plan my menu’s for the weeks dinners ahead of time. Especially with 2 busy children who have very busy sports commitments after school. Sometimes it is hard to keep up so it helps to plan ahead […]

I am a big fan of brunch. Having spent many years in the north east, it is a thing as they say. My friends and I would meet every Sunday for brunch. It was always the highlight to my week. Such a fun way to reconnect and catch up after a long work week. I […]