Food

When you think of chocolate, what comes to mind? I know that I envision a fantastic, quality piece of chocolate with nuts or caramel. Everyone’s different though. Of course it should do a good job of satisfying my sweet tooth…Read More

I always forget how much I like pears until I eat them again. They are great in salads and absolutely delicious in a simple tart for dessert. This recipe looks good enough to be served at a dinner party or…Read More

I’m a veggieholic, have always loved vegetables even as a kid. My younger brother and I would fight over the last roasted potato! So to me, any vegetable you can roast is a good thing. This is not so much…Read More

Many of us will be traveling during this holiday season. Aside from the security hassles of taking a flight, the predicament of eating at an airport can be quite annoying. Yes one can eat junk food waiting for your flight…Read More

Living in Southern California means playing the guessing game with the weather on a daily basis. Our so called “winter” can be as warm as 80 degrees. In fact, last weekend we were wearing tank tops! So this weekend, I…Read More

These recipes are not healthy…but they are so much a part of my Christmas tradition that there is no way I’ll substitute any of the ingredients. For me, they are memories from my childhood—both my mother and my grandmother made…Read More

Ah, the joys of family, food and festivities! We have already posted some of our favorite cocktails,  holiday recipes and decorating tips. But, we left out one of Nick’s favorites – beer! As a former bartender, I always looked forward…Read More

Don’t be put off by the long list of instructions this really is a very simple recipe. If sausage isn’t your thing, it works just as well with smoked trout. Serves 6 (as appetizer) (4 as an entrée): 2 c…Read More

The holiday season is notorious for being a time to eat–a lot! Not only do we overeat, but we over-waste, as so much food gets tossed in the trash. According to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, roughly one-third…Read More

Christmas is rapidly approaching! This holiday season is my absolute favorite. I love the Christmas trees and lights, all of the holiday buzz, and of course you can’t forget the baked goods! Baking is a big part of the holidays…Read More