What beats a s’more?! This post shows you how to make a build your own s’mores platter, perfect for kids big and small. Whether you opt for the traditional version, including the symbolic three-bars of chocolate, or an upgraded version complete with homemade graham crackers, this platter has something for everyone! Build Your Own S’mores Platter S’mores are classic. I can honestly say I’ve neverRead more ->
Homemade Graham Crackers Homemade Graham Crackers! While these delicious graham cracker cookies will take your s’more to the next level, they’re equally yummy on their own! They’re packed with delicious ingredients like wheat germ, honey, and brown sugar. Suffice to say…they’re better than the store bought versions (in my humble opinion!). Add them to a Build Your Own S’mores Platter, or enjoy them on theirRead more ->
Kitchen Memoirs are a collection of stories about the people and dishes who have inspired me most in the kitchen. Each month I will share a new story about one of these people accompanied by one or more recipes. This month’s story is about my Father-In-Law, Perry. “I’ve so been looking forward to this!”, Perry says. We’ve been talking about this day for months: logistically toRead more ->
This Guide to Al Fresco Dining offers menus and tips to create the perfect outdoor spread! Al Fresco Dining Picture this: a steamy summer day gives way to a crisp evening. Still warm, but with enough chill to warrant a light sweater, perhaps. A beautiful table is set and lit only by twinkle lights and the setting sun. The wine is chilled. The plates areRead more ->
This Italian Lemon Cake is pure lemon perfection. A slightly sweet lemon cake is drenched in a lemon syrup offering mouth puckering goodness in every bite. Amalfi Sunshine I had the very great privilege of traveling to the Amalfi Coast last summer, the summer of 2019: right before Covid 19 completely uprooted and shifted how we all approach traveling. To say I’m grateful to haveRead more ->
This Burrata Ravioli with Fresh Tomato Sauce is a show stopping supper! Handmade fresh ravioli is filled with burrata and basil, and topped with a fresh cherry tomato sauce. Summer simplicity! Handmade Pasta Isn’t As Difficult As You May Think A bold title, I admit. While I understand that some people “don’t like cooking”, “can’t follow a recipe”, or “burn everything they make”, I’m hereRead more ->
This Green Gazpacho is the ultimate summer soup! Tomatillos, cucumber, green pepper, and tender herbs are blended together in this delicious chilled soup. What is Gazpacho? Gazpacho is a Spanish chilled soup comprised of blended raw vegetables. Wait, wait. Come back! I promise this is a good one. You stick around, ya hear? Gazpacho is one of those recipes that seems to slip my mind,Read more ->
This Fennel, Cucumber, and Hazelnut Salad is packed with crunch. This layered salad incorporates different textures and flavors making every bite unbeatable! The Secret To A Good Salad Is… I’m a salad lover. I love them as meals, as snacks, as sides…however you toss it, I’m going to love it. That said though, the components and ratio of a good salad is truly dictated byRead more ->
This Grilled Panzanella is the perfect summer salad! Grilled crusty bread is toasted with fresh produce in this simple and delicious meal. A Humble Salad Panzanella: the Italian budget-friendly “salad” that transforms day-old bread in to next-level meal. Traditionally, Panzanella features stale bread that has been soaked in water and squeezed out, in an effort to rehydrate the crusty slices. In this version, I takeRead more ->
This Simple Green Salad is aptly named! Just a handful of fresh ingredients and a perfectly balanced homemade vinaigrette. Fresh and delicious! A Simple Green Salad How often do you eat salad? No, this is not a trick question nor is it meant to sound judgmental in any way. If salads aren’t on your regular daily roundup – I’m here to change that for you.Read more ->