Just got back from Miami! I am swimming in ideas as well as inspiration.
One of the things I’ve been working hard at is creating healthier breakfast and snack options for my children. At first there was a bit of complaining but we are working through that.
We now have conversations about having good protein in our meals that… Read more
I love messy cakes. I love how beautiful they look with their carefree presentation.
My mother made this cake and it was divine + easy. Two words that when used together means every person should have this written down or saved.
It takes 15 minutes to assemble and 1 hour of chill time.
Also – I love pineapple. It… Read more
Lollipop Lamb is one of my favorite dishes to make. It tastes amazing when paired with a red wine port sauce.
The one thing that I don’t like with lamb is mint. I know many people and many recipes call in the mint but I can’t take it. Instead I go for garlic, rosemary and flat leaf parsley seasoned… Read more
We celebrated my mother’s birthday over the weekend at a fun and festive Greek restaurant: Alexander The Great Greek.
It’s family owned and operated with great food, live music and a belly dancer!
I decided to make my mom’s birthday cake this year but wanted a Greek twist to it. I researched particular flavors and came… Read more
I was reminiscing through our travel photos from Sicily. It’s been a couple of years since we’ve made the journey.
When I think of this amazing island the fruit that comes to mind are oranges and of course figs. Oranges make their way into everything. For example my mother makes a fantastic orangecello (this is like a limoncello but with… Read more
Arugula also known as Rucola, Italian Cress, or Rocket is an annual wild herb with long dark green leaves.
The leaves taste a touch bitter and peppery along with a nutty flavor.
It’s very delicate and can wilt easily. It’s very popular to top off a tray of bresaola or prosciutto with fresh arugula and parmesan- It’s also amazing… Read more
I’ve been very busy lately and not very creative in the kitchen, which is where I like to be.
With Spring Break, Bridal Showers and other commitments it’s been hard to try new things.
So to get back into the swing of things I decided to challenge myself by cooking simple and easy menu options that I can pull… Read more
It’s starting to feel like Spring! So we thought you might need some pastels to brighten up your weekends.
If your having a dinner party or a Sunday lunch or brunch use these pretty pastel food labels. Cut them out and stand them up by your different food platters. Instant cuteness.
Also check out these cute… Read more
We ventured out over the weekend for a bike ride and to try a new lunch spot in town, Local Foods.
Local Foods can be describe as a casual, hip diner meets a deli with creative sandwiches, inventive sides all prepared with fresh and local ingredients. They also have some great micro beers on tap.
Local… Read more
Create unique Easter Eggs easily by purchasing a few sticker patterns you like.
The kids and I decided to create these beautiful blue eggs and decorate them with winding branches and pops of sparkly flowers.
They turned out very nicely! This is now our favorite way to decorate our Easter Eggs.
