There’s nothing quite like the smell of homemade pomodoro sauce permeating every corner of your house on a cold winter’s night. It’s simple and intoxicating. Shallots, Garlic, Olive Oil, Thyme, Bay Leaf, Tomatoes, Red Wine…Love is in the air and it will make you swoon. I swear, make this for your special someone tonight and [...]
I secretly wish that I lived in France. I’m obsessed with the language (albeit I don’t know very much…that’s what I get for taking Latin in high school) and the culture. Plus, I’ve been known to swoon over French breads, cheeses and wines. I suppose I have a romantic view of the French culture and [...]
Let me tell you about our dinner last night. I’ve been craving avocado. My mom harvested a bunch of asparagus from her garden. I searched for a recipe that would include both, and that would pair well with Riesling… And my trusty Bon Appetit had a recipe that met the requirements. I love when that [...]
Holy flavor fest! I am a frequent buyer of Pappardelle Pasta. When I saw their new Lavender Fettuccine online, I made a special trip to my Farmer’s Market at 6am to make sure I had a supply to call my own . It was worth the early alarm clock. Lavender Fettuccine with Shredded Carrots, Zucchini [...]
Dear Allergy Season, GET OUT OF MY HEAD! No. Seriously. A strict throat, puffy eyes and mild nasal congestion are symptoms that do nothing for me. In fact, they completely cramp my style. How do you expect me to cook interesting meals, or even think straight when you plague me? This is your final warning. [...]
Around 4pm today I had to take a moment to stop and seriously think about what I was going to make for dinner. I never really run out of meal ideas (the beauty of being a foodie–you can never get bored!), however; sometimes I have TOO many ideas and then I don’t know where to [...]
Confession: I only watch 3 stations on my TV. I feel guilty at times for not paying attention to the other …600 channels of nonsense that my basic cable subscription came with, however; I only care about The Food Network, The Cooking Channel and The News (to broaden my horizons). With all of the foodie [...]
I love weekend dinners. Grilled Steak (first time using our charcoal grill this season!!) Grilled Asparagus with Lemon-Dill Butter and Mediterranean Israeli Couscous Salad (seconds on that, it was SO good!!). All week long I rush. I rush to get ready for work in the morning. I rush through the items my never ending to-do [...]
Was “spring forward” a hard adjustment for anyone else? I felt a tad off balance all day. I remedied my discombobulation with a springy-spring dinner at 8pm (?!). The flavors reminded me of spring and the long fusilli pasta I used literally had a ‘spring’ to it! Now, this is how I like to welcome [...]
Forgive me Father, for I have sinned. Fettuccine Alfredo with Truffle Oil and Chives Served with Arugula & Tomato Salad Dressed in Basil Oil & Fig Balsamic. Sauvignon Blanc. Truth be told: I am not the BIGGEST fan of Fettuccine Alfredo. All of the dried pastas with goopy store bought sauces (slime), I’ve had in [...]
