Very Merry Martini Recipe I love a simple cocktail that is delicious and pretty and my Very Merry Martini will not disappoint. The bright red color comes from both cranberry and cherry juice and makes for a nice balance to the vodka and Cointreau that definitely pack a punch! Just mix all of the ingredients ... Read more
Cran-stachio Cookies- Part 4 Gifts from the Kitchen Do you have a favorite holiday cookie? I'd love to know what it is! This is the last post in a series of 4 Gifts from the Kitchen ideas featuring cookies. Cookies and the holidays go together hand-in-hand. Several years ago I posted all of the Fangio ... Read more
Beautiful Chocolate Bark-part 3 Gifts from the Kitchen What toppings do you like on your chocolate?? I am not sure there is anyone on earth that loves chocolate more than me. I've shared many times in cooking classes, that I eat chocolate every single day without fail! There is just something about that dark chocolate ... Read more
Marinated Mozzarella- Part 2 Gifts from the Kitchen For almost 20 years, I've been teaching a class called Gifts from the Kitchen. In this class, recipes are taught that are ideal for giving as gifts to friends, neighbors, and, co-workers. Over the years, I've accrued hundreds of recipes that are wonderful to give and receive. ... Read more
My Favorite Things 2022 I'm super excited to share some of my favorite things, just in time for holiday shopping and gift giving! This curated list includes things I already love and a few items I'd love to receive this holiday season. I hope it sparks your creativity, and, imagination, and helps you with your ... Read more
Apricot and Cream Cheese- Part 1 Gifts from the Kitchen For almost 20 years, I've been teaching a class called Gifts from theKitchen. In this class, recipes are taught that are ideal for giving as giftsto friends, neighbors, and co-workers. Over the years, I've accrued hundredsof recipes that are wonderful to give and receive. For ... Read more
Do you prefer it from a can? Really there is no shame in just liking thecranberry sauce that comes in a can. I have fond memories from childhood ofthis yummy congealed concoction that was sliced into discs on a small plate andready for the table in a matter of 2 minutes. I think if you ... Read more
Who besides me, thinks Cornbread Dressing is the best part of the Thanksgiving meal? There is just something about that bumpy, nutty, cornbready, goodness that is so satisfying. It makes me look forward to Thanksgiving more than anything else on the table! My Thanksgiving dressing recipe is the one my mom made and her mom ... Read more
Sparkling Pear Cocktail Thanksgiving Part 2 It is so hard to believe that Thanksgiving is now less than 2 weeks away. If you are like me, it's time to craft the menu for the most important cooking day of the year. When I think about what will grace the Thanksgiving table, a few tried and ... Read more
Sweet Potato Crostini Thanksgiving Part-1 Happy Fall Friends! We are officially in cooking season and can you believe Thanksgiving is only 2 weeks away? As I head into my final week of cooking classes this season, I'm reflecting on some of the wonderful recipes we created. Today, I'll share one of these with you, my ... Read more
