My Stuffed Pepper Duo is an appetizer recipe you'll love. This pepper combo is two snacks in one and in a matter of minutes you can have a pretty board filled with colorful tidbits, add nuts and you are set for a party! This year our parties and gatherings have to be smaller, making this ... Read more
Raspberry Compote over Brie Recipe hits all the right flavor notes and could be your new favorite appetizer! Sweet, buttery, crunchy and chewy all in one bite keeps you craving just one more taste of this delectable concoction. As we prepare for Thanksgiving and head into "appetizer season" I'll be sharing some of my ... Read more
My Apple Cake Recipe is lovely served for breakfast or ideal for dessert, especially served alongside a scoop of vanilla ice-cream. No matter when you decide to enjoy this beautiful Apple Cake, you will be delighted by the fine moist crumb. For several weeks I’ve been sharing some of my favorite apple recipes to celebrate ... Read more
Decorate for fall with a fresh color palette. Decorating for fall at my house looked a lot different than in years past. I always decorate my home using lots of seashells for the summer season. Summer goes on forever in Texas but in spite of that, I just did not feel like putting up the ... Read more
Have you been dreaming of a trip to France? I'll bet Santa is wondering what to put under the tree for you... I have some good news, there are still seats OPEN in all 3 A Taste of Paris food and wine excursions to France, but registration is heating up so let Santa know which ... Read more
Is there anything happier than a platter of Christmas cookies? These are an assortment of my families favorites and so many happy memories! Chocolate Chip Cookies are my son's favorite and if I do say so, they are the BEST! Chocolate Chip Cookies 1 cup butter 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup brown sugar ... Read more
I have always dreamed of spending Christmas in Paris. Snow gently falling on the bustling streets and shop windows packed full of interesting goodies. Alas, for now it is merely a dream. For anyone lucky enough to be traveling to my favorite city this holiday season, or any time of year for that matter, I ... Read more
Do you decorate your home for Christmas? I enjoy having the halls decked for the season so much, but I'll be honest, there is a sense of dread associated with getting out all of the boxes and tubs and the mess it makes to decorate. Once the last ornament is hung, the celebration begins with ... Read more
I don't know about you, but winter has seemed extra-long. In my town we have had many cold, rainy and I will say it, gloomy days. Much to my surprise, a sweet friend brought me a lovely bunch of tulips on Friday evening and it was a welcome sign that spring is on the ... Read more
It's that time of year, everyone is working to eat cleaner. Chicken breasts are a great source of high-quality protein but preparing them the same old way can became boring. I wanted to share a technique that I have been using for many years that allows me to get dinner on the table in a ... Read more
