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Adding to the Mushroom Medley

February 25, 2010
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As some of you may know; I hurt myself skiing walking in my own home and am looking at 6-8 weeks of recovery for a very sprained knee and calf. As I’ve been wheelchair bound and now just moving to a walker (fun!) I’ve asked some friends on Twitter to help me with blog posts [...]

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Spaghetti Carbonara

January 27, 2010
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I think it’s amazing what some simple ingredients combined together can result in and this dish has always been a favorite of mine. I remember making it for my family when I was barely in my teens and nothing has really changed, well not much has changed. I don’t think I ever had anything but [...]

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Chicken Scallopini with Lemon, Garlic and Pine Nuts

January 16, 2010
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After weeks of holiday cookies and other indulgences, it seems the first of the year is time for a fresh start. New meal plans, new fitness goals…sometimes maybe even just new shoes! Many food bloggers are participating in a  challenge called 10in10 started by www.recipegirl.com that isn’t about a specific diet but about your own [...]

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Butter Rum Cake

January 9, 2010
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I love this cake and although not necessarily considered a holiday cake, it is considered OUR holiday cake! I made it for a New Year’s Eve party I hosted last week. I promised dessert and this is a quick and easy dessert with fabulous results! I admit I envisioned a great picture of the cake [...]

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Maple Bacon Biscuits

December 24, 2009
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This recipe comes from The Los Angeles Times. I have a friend who continues to get her local paper and I was lucky enough that she saved this recipe for me.I love maple and bacon, especially together, so just had to try them.

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Butternut Squash Risotto

November 14, 2009
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Roasted Tomato Soup with Garlic Croutons and Parmesan Cheese

November 5, 2009
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Brie on Crispbread with Blackberry Serrano Preserves

October 27, 2009

This is one of my favorite appetizers; easy to do, beautiful on the plate and just happens to use two favorite products I sell so I always have the crackers and preserves on hand. A real crowd pleaser for our  2009 Food and Wine pairing fundraiser for Susan G. Komen.

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