I love kitchen gadgets. The right ones can make cooking so much more fun, and efficient! Whether it is a great knife or some obscure tool that only serves one purpose, like a carrot sharpener, they all have a place in my heart (& in my kitchen ...
Fruit & Veggies
Coconut Creamed Greens
Coconut Creamed Greens incorporates the sweet flavor of coconut milk with a touch of honey to mask the pleasantly bitter greens in this tropical twist of a southern favorite. This is not your typical southern greens recipe, nor is it served in ...
Fresh Grape Mocktail
Making grape juice is not something I ever aspired to do, but now that I have, I can’t believe how simple it is. The reward is a fresh and naturally sweet juice with a tart note, making it a delightful base for a cocktail. I don’t like overly sweet ...
Roasted Grapes & Hatch Chiles on Goat Cheese Crostini
I have roasted many fruits before and never once considered grapes. My loss because when grapes are roasted, the natural sugars caramelize and the flavor matures into an intense explosion of sugary goodness. I’ve rectified my habits, and recently ...
Summertime Garden Party Menu
A summer party should be easy, stress-free and permit ample time to spend with your guests. Enjoying the weather outside with friends and homemade food is what I think makes summer memorable. Recently I attended a garden party with some of my ...