Healthy Bites of Deliciousness – Zucchini Tots

04/17/2014 // 2 Comments

It’s Healthy Kids Day! And what better way to make a meal more healthy for your kids than to change out tater tots for these zucchini tots which contain no saturated fats or cholesterol and are an excellent source of  dietary... Continue reading →

Top Shelf Ferrari Carano Wines

04/16/2014 // 2 Comments

2011 Ferrari Carano Fumé Blanc I had the chance to visit Ferrari Carano winery while vacationing with my husband in Sonoma County and it is well worth a stop if you are ever in the area. Healdsburg is a beautiful area and... Continue reading →

Sweet Candied Pecans

04/13/2014 // 2 Comments

Just like at the shore or in the mall, these sugar-coated pecans are so sweet and crunchy it will be hard to keep them in the house for longer than a day (I suggest you hide them). Use these nuts as... Continue reading →

Sunday Supper – Scalloped Potatoes & Ham

04/13/2014 // No Comments

We like to take it easy on Sunday and spend more time with our family than we do in the kitchen so this quick casserole is the perfect Sunday Supper.  I usually make this when I have leftover ham, especially after Easter... Continue reading →

Cheddar Cheese + Beer = Fondue

04/11/2014 // No Comments

My daughter and her husband joined us for dinner this past weekend and, since she has been working so hard on promoting her DDP Yoga classes and “Wellness” weight-loss help coaching, I wanted to fix her whatever her heart desired. One... Continue reading →

Tapas? Reach for Spanish Rioja

04/09/2014 // No Comments

2009 Valserrano Crianza Rioja  Rioja wines, are so called because they come from the Rioja wine region of Spain. Rioja is a blend of grapes which can produce either red (tinto), white (blanco) or rose (rosado) wines, reds being over... Continue reading →

Carrot Margaritas

04/08/2014 // 4 Comments

Easter treats aren’t just for the little ones!  After the Easter baskets, egg hunts, and chocolate bunnies are devoured – hop on over to the kitchen and mix up a batch of these delicious carrot margaritas for the “real” Easter... Continue reading →

It’s a Hurricane!

04/08/2014 // No Comments

Well, Mardi Gras has passed but the Florida Keys are beckoning soon and the “Conchs” love a good hurricane down there. No, not that kind of hurricane! Just the kind with lots of rum in it! This is a great... Continue reading →

Rich & Fudgy Gluten Free Brownies

04/07/2014 // No Comments

Not only are these some of the fudgiest brownies I have ever made but some of the easiest. Especially so if you make the dry mix ahead of time and store it away until you need it.  I only experimented... Continue reading →