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
It takes nearly as long to type the name of this dish as it does to assemble it! And, it is a work of art, painted with the colors of summer! I like to leave a tiny bit of the … Continue reading
Here’s to you! And a toast to the holidays as well as what the new year has in store for all of us, with a few simple champagne or sparkling drinks. And by the way, I highly recommend the Treveri … Continue reading
Aha! I spied Meyer lemons in the market — that means it’s time to make limoncello! I first tasted limoncello in Sorrento, Italy, many years ago. Many years later, I was introduced to the creamy version. They are both decadent … Continue reading
This time of year I always have the opportunity to picnic with friends at a concert, or sale the sound on a boat, or simply share a cocktail on my patio — and I LOVE that! This evening, I am … Continue reading
Mint — just the name makes my mouth feel cool. What a refreshing flavor this herb brings to the table! And, it’s quite versatile, paired with both sweet as well as savory dishes. Of course, we all associate mint with sweet … Continue reading
Most home cooks have an aging jar of sage tucked away in the spice cabinet. It gets pulled out at Thanksgiving for stuffing, and then relegated to the back of the cabinet once again. Don’t leave your sage lonely in there … Continue reading
Rosemary is a member of the mint family, it’s name from the Latin means “dew of the sea,” because of its light blue flowers and because it grows well in damp places. Rosemary is used very frequently in Mediterranean cooking, providing flavor. … Continue reading
We recently hosted a fabulous winemaker’s dinner with Juergen Grieb, winemaker and owner of Treveri Cellars in Wapato. His wines are magical, easily paired with food, and a great addition to the holiday season. The lime gelato recipe is mine … Continue reading
My son, the world traveler introduced me to this liqueur, known as Liqor de Ginja, after his first trip to Portugal — we think it tastes like cherry pie in a glass! what a lovely way to end … Continue reading