September 3, 2015

Puff pastry roses with delicious fig filling. The filling can be prepared in advance and stored in...

July 11, 2015

A simple egg scramble with fresh thyme & a salty bite of Parmesan. Easy, elegant &...

June 27, 2015

This Lime and Mango cheats cheesecake is the perfect simple summer dessert and can be prepared in...

May 1, 2015

Loretto is ironically in a dry county. The Samuels Family was drawn to this place because it was...

April 11, 2015

Sometimes all the things you are looking for just don't fall into place. People, places and...

March 15, 2015

This is a healthy yet flavorful substitute for blue cheese dip. Perfect when pared with a trio of...

February 28, 2015

The first time I experienced the rich, smoky, soothing bliss of a Negroni was at the Ritz in...

February 15, 2015

This cocktail suggests slowing down with a bit of sunshine is a satisfying solution.

January 29, 2015

Party food can be a bit cookie cutter, bring this to the big game and you will be the talk of the...

January 24, 2015

It's winter. It's cold and it's snowing. A touch of sun and warmth is what is...

January 17, 2015

A plain, simple cake that packs more flavour than so many others. Serve it as is, or with a large...

January 17, 2015

By mid day a heat wave of 15 f had taken hold. The outdoors is beckoning. Charlie and I are off...

January 15, 2015

Ironically I was catching up on missed episodes of Portlandia and laughed until I cried upon...

January 13, 2015

This salad is one I make after a successful visit to a winter's farmer's market. It...

January 10, 2015

I use it for pilafs and risottos, oreganatas and stuffings. Above all my favorite is in salads....

November 15, 2014

It is great as a topping for rice and pasta for a meat free meal. Make it a side dish for pork,...

October 26, 2014

A vegetarian version of Roasted Duck Red Curry straight from the kitchens of a delicious Thai...

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