An Earthy Spanish Tempranillo

04/23/2014 // No Comments

2009 Manon Tempranillo We ordered a bottle of the Manon Tempranillo at a Tapas Restaurant we visited this past weekend and it was a surprisingly  good wine for a very reasonable price. It was the perfect accompaniment to our meaty tapas and... Continue reading →

Creamy Cherry Cheesecake

04/23/2014 // No Comments

My Mom loved to make this cheesecake for special occasions and I can still remember coming home from college and knowing she was making one of my favorite desserts just from the wonderful smells coming out of the kitchen. Psst,... Continue reading →

An Earth-Friendly Meal for Earth Day

04/22/2014 // No Comments

Earth Day is a day to fight the battle for a cleaner planet and take steps to living a healthier lifestyle more in tune with our environment. To help our planet we need to do our part in eliminating the... Continue reading →

How to Roast Garlic

04/19/2014 // No Comments

It’s National Garlic Day! Although to be honest, I think every day is garlic day! Garlic is a great addition to many different dishes but it is great on its own too. One of the simplest and most delicious ways... Continue reading →

Healthy Bites of Deliciousness – Zucchini Tots

04/17/2014 // 3 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 →