I have always loved looking through cookbooks and cooking magazines but to be perfectly honest only the ones with the pictures. The picture is what grabs my attention and then I read the ingredient list to see if I have everything on hand, or at least a facsimile of what they ask for so I can hopefully make my own version. I am also realistic in … Continue reading Bacon Corn Tomato Salad
My daughter Abbi and I were watching one of my favorite celebrity chefs Ina Garten – I totally have Ina envy, she has a great place in the Hamptons; she has a very cool party barn, amazing gardens and a great kitchen plus I love her food; she cooks like me, or maybe I cook like her??? Regardless I do have the great kitchen and … Continue reading Bumper crop of cherry tomatoes – oven dried and chopped caprese
Let me start off with Italy was awesome and everything I thought it was going to be! Let me next apologize for the delay in sending out my weekly blog. Last week I mentioned I wanted to travel light so I left my laptop at home. Well that would have all worked out fine and dandy had the airline Alitalia not understood the concept of … Continue reading Italian Bruschetta – Florence Cooking Class
So my husband and son made us the most amazing patio for entertaining a few years ago. We entertain pretty regularly whether it is a last minute, hey come on over for a glass of wine a cold beer or maybe some of my yummy Cosmo’s. We put out several different kinds of cheese, some sort of salami/ham and our favorite onion crackers. We also … Continue reading Party on the Patio
