The Essential 5: Must-Haves Knives for your Kitchen
Make your kitchen functional and safe with sharp knives that can get the job done! Maybe you’re thinking it’s time…
Home Entertaining Tip: Create a Great Cheese Board
Make it colorful and fun: alternatives for cheese boards, knives, serving bowls. I have a friend who grew up in…
Entertain like an Italian and Enjoy the Spirt of the Aperitivo
Enjoy the relaxed pace and informality of a timeless continental style. One of the reasons I became a restaurateur is…
Recipe for the Perfect Poached Egg
The mystery of poaching eggs is lifted. I love poached eggs. My mom and dad used to have them with…
Two Drink Recipes, for a Nice Summer Afternoon Spritz
Bringing you 2 fabulous spritz drinks to help you keep cool during California’s dog days of summer-early fall. It’s not…
A Quick and Easy Weeknight Dinner Recipe for Tomato Feta Galette
Nothing fancy and so very easy; you can even serve this recipe at room temperature! A long time ago I…
5 Minute Recipe for Parmesan Crisps – for salad or snacking
A quick recipe for Parmesan Crisps that will also introduce you to the Silpat non-stick baking mat. Here’s a recipe…
How to deseed and chop a jalapeño
If you love cooking, then technique matters: the right way to prepare jalapeños for your recipe. One of the things…
7 “Must-Have” items for a well-stocked pantry
You’ll be ready for just about anything if you keep these items in stock at home at all times. I…
4th of July Party? How about a tasty recipe for marinated olives and feta?
Sophisticated but incredibly easy: smash some olives, crush a bit of garlic, shred some bread, and you’re good to go!…
Enjoy frozen grapes marinated in wine
If you love frozen grapes, you’re going to absolutely swoon when you try this idea. One of my favorite summer…