It’s Valentine’s Day, time to cook your way into the heart of your soulmate, or feed your own soul for that matter! And, on this special day of love, chocolate is always at the top of the list. Here are … Continue reading
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Well, having been tasked to create a fabulous recipe to pair with a truly great wine, here is my result — it’s party, a chocolate party — in your mouth! A sumptuous balance of sweet, tart, bitter, salty goodness, Pair … Continue reading

We’re rolling up on Super Bowl Sunday, sooooooo, what are you going to nibble on during the game? Will you be hosting friends, going to a friend’s home to watch the game, or joining in a huge Super Bowl party? … Continue reading

The holidays are past, and the gray days of January are upon us, alas! I am in need of comfort food, and a meal of soup, accompanied by a simple green salad and a glass of wine fills the bill, … Continue reading
Here is a quick compendium of nibbles, noshes and cocktails to delight family & friends — the best of theist for the best of the best! Here’s to you! the nibbles cheese plate cheese ball lemon rosemary shortbread crab puffs … Continue reading
OK, I LOVE cheese! and one of my favorite things to serve up for friends and family is a beautiful cheese tray or cheese board. Around the holidays, a few bottles of different wines with a great plate of cheeses is … Continue reading
Yes, I do love my cheese! During the busy holidays, when guests tend to drop in, I like to have a little something that I can put out at a moment’s notice, and so I make up a cheese ball … Continue reading
Turkey leftovers! I need my refrigerator space back. In the past, I have made turkey enchiladas, hot turkey sandwiches, turkey soup. You know the drill. Well, I have to admit, I tire of this fairly quickly. I want something different, … Continue reading
All of the information, techniques and recipes you need to prepare a successful, delicious meal! Please feel free to use these links as a resource in your holiday meal preparation, and enjoy the fruits of your labor with friends and … Continue reading

When the weather turns cool, I like hot, spicy food, comfort food, deliciousness! So, this evening, I opted for all of the above, and made a family favorite, Thai Red Coconut Curry Halibut. The balanced flavors of sweet, sour, salty, … Continue reading