A well stocked bar is essential for entertaining. Here are a few ideas from our bar. Some spirits not pictured are vodka, bourbon, cassis, and vermouth to name a few. Two staples for our bar are Campari and Fernet. I always have Grand Mariner on hand as I cook with it more than drink it, […]

We eat a lot of Frittatas as they are delicious for breakfast, lunch and dinner. They are easy to make, healthy and good cold or hot. We tend to make a big Sunday breakfast with leftover grilled vegetables from the night before. We tend to make them vegetarian and always with what’s in season. We […]

Champagne is the king of sparkling wines, but in recent years there are so many more options in the sparkling wine world. here are a few options that we love as much as champagne: Cremate d’Alsace: This wine comes from the Alsace wine region in France. It is made in the same method as making […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]