Eat Well, Drink Well, Be Well
When my husband and I first started dating he often cooked for me instead of going out. I’m not sure if it was to impress me or because he was saving money. Knowing him now after 17 years, it was most likely both but that Read More
Have you ever thought about trying something new or picking back up something that you used to do in the past? A hobby, a DIY, or a new workout? Is there a project at work or a new career move you have been thinking about Read More
Light and saucy! This vegetarian lasagna is delicious. Not vegetarian? Add sausage to the top like I did here and you please everyone. The sausage I chose got great reviews. It is a sweet Italian sausage that I cooked ahead in a cast iron skillet Read More
Looking for a really different way to have Mexican night? These do ahead enchiladas are the ticket. Easy and wonderful! Serve some rice and beans on the side and you have a fantastic feast. The poblano cream sauce is the icing on the cake and Read More
Brussel sprouts: either you love them or you hate them! I love them. Tiny little bundles of flavor. Funny, I really don’t like cabbage and they are the mini-me of cabbage. When I was a kid Brussels were pretty gross. We didn’t get fresh ones, Read More
What says fall better than cranberries? This delightful salad could be the centerpiece of your next outdoor dinner or a beautiful side for Thanksgiving. I think pears are probably the most underused fruit. For me, I think it’s the avocado effect. What’s that? I just Read More
So I normally make butternut squash risotto but when I went to buy the squash they weren’t in yet. How can that be? If I have to put away my white shoes after Labor Day, certainly the butternuts are in the store! After getting over Read More
Super simple and flavorful shrimp dish that can be served tossed with pasta or over rice. I served it this week over Sweet Potato Sage Risotto and it was fantastic! Even though this only take a few minutes to cook, the butter can easily burn Read More
First, The Farmer’s Market I love Mondays in the Summer! The Farmers’ Market opens early in the park across the street. I excitedly grab my produce basket and practically skip over there. Here are some quick thoughts that go through my mind to describe the Read More
I found this cucumber martini on a menu in New York and fell in love! Since we were in an Asian restaurant they used Japanese vodka which is pretty hard to find. This is my take on one of my favorite cocktails! Adding some fresh Read More