Lobster Rolls
What better way to end the summer than with lobster rolls?! I made a mini version with good quality rolls. I must be missing...
Sliders with Balsamic Caramelized Onions and Blue Cheese
Looking for a last minute Labor Day meal? Here’s a great one. I made these cute little sliders along with mini lobster rolls for...
Basil vs Basil
Not all basil is created equal. This magnificent bunch of basil came in my CSA box yesterday. I expect it to last 2 weeks...
Wine Cupcakes
This week I got to taste a brilliant new treat. WINE CUPCAKES! Are you kidding me?! Wine is great. Cupcakes are great. Together they...
Dinner Club 1
Our group of foodie ladies had a wonderful evening at our inaugural dinner club. Laurie hosted and made an incredible cioppino with halibut and...
Flourless Chocolate Cake with Ganache and Hazelnuts
Here’s a real show stopper for your next party. The flourless chocolate cake is light and airy, thanks to whipped egg whites and no...
Coffee Gelato
An easy coffee gelato ice cream recipe. I love a good coffee ice cream. Hagen Daaz makes a really good one, but this recipe...
Cupcakes for Dudes
Just in time for Father’s Day, here are some manly cupcakes. Quite a change from the cute-pink-frilly frosted-over sprinkled-glittered-unicorn topped cupcakes we are accustomed...
Limoncello Spritzer
Sweet, summery, bubbly limoncello spritzer made with prosecco, Italian limoncello liqueur, and lemon juice. An iced cold limoncello spritzer is the perfect cocktail...
Greek-Style Quinoa with Grilled Shrimp
Our friend Holley, The Southern Belle in Santa Barbara, brought the most delicious quinoa salad to our picnic on Sunday. It was loaded with...
Picnic Menu
It’s Summer! And that means delicious fresh food with friends al fresco. Here’s an easy menu for your next backyard picnic… Recipes coming tomorrow....
Play Dough Recipe
What do you do when you have an antsy toddler and feel like making cookies but still have 10 lbs of baby weight to...
