If you have ever watched any food show you probably have heard the chef say “simple and fresh” more than a dozed times. Easy for them to say, right? They lay out these gorgeous plates of yum that they used tweezers to get everything in […]
Month: July 2022
Parma Ham and Poached Egg
Let’s take ham and eggs to a new level, shall we? Even a dollop of pesto over perfectly poached eggs completely elevates the dish. I try to keep a jar in the fridge at all times for just such occasions. It’s so simple yet so […]
The Beauty of Food
Food is life. It nourishes, comforts, heals, rejuvenates and can fill the soul with joy. It can unite families, bridge gaps, make new friends and inspire. Food can transport the senses to far away places and break through cultural barriers. When approached with an open […]
Balsamic Strawberries and Cream
Yes, you heard me right, balsamic vinegar and strawberries. Combine that with the creamy lushness of whipped mascarpone and you have a dessert worthy of licking the plate. Chances are you have a bottle of balsamic in your pantry right now. We use it for […]
Homemade Ciabatta
You haven’t lived until you have experienced the smell of fresh baked Ciabatta wafting through the house. That heavenly aroma that just wraps your senses in a warm blanket of yum. Seriously, it’s better than Xanax. During the Covid lock-down, I think half the known […]
Classic Linzer Cookies
My sister is the baker in our family, I admit it. However, my mother loves the Raspberry Linzer cookies from our favorite deli and with things are what they are, I had to get creative and roll up my sleeves. These cookies are from the […]
Pavlova, the Great.
Pavlova was named after the legendary Russian Imperial Ballet’s Prima Ballerina, Anna Pavlova. I knew that. That’s about all I knew. I had absolutely no clue that the Pavlova was an ongoing origin war between Australia and New Zealand! Can you believe that? Or do […]