And just like that it's Thanksgiving week! This is without a doubt the biggest cooking week of the year and in case you are still wondering what will be on your table this year, I wanted to share some of my family's all-time-favorites with you today. When the leaves start falling outside, and pears are ... Read more
Tapas & A Party Every Month! Who knew roasted chickpeas could taste so good? Have you ever made Tapas? It is a Spanish tradition; lots of tiny bites served with some good wine and you have a party on your hands! That's exactly what happened at my house recently, let me tell you how it ... Read more
All month I've been sharing my favorite things as a way to celebrate August as my birthday month. There are so many dishes that I love to make and eat it's impossible to make a shortlist of favorites. And lately, I've been craving Ratatouille. I guess that's because I've been preparing to return to Provence ... Read more
I have some very exciting news. It's no secret that Paris is my favorite city. This photo was taken in September, less than 1 year ago. It was my first trip back over the water, since the lockdown and the crushing blow to my business. At this time, I wasn't sure if I'd be able ... Read more
Tortilla Soup Recipe Tortilla Soup is one of the mainstays for dinner at my house. It's easy to make, is ready in a matter of minutes, feeds a crowd and it's even better on the second day, so what's not to love? Making Tortilla Soup is a great way to use up left over protein ... 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
This week I am publishing a series on a classic French breakfast. I have written recently about MY favorite French breakfast, pain au chocolat, but the typical French breakfast is simple; bread, butter and jam. When I say bread, butter, and jam, of course I mean the very best bread, the very best cultured butter ... Read more
I really can't take credit for the BEST banana bread ever. This is a recipe my mother-in-law shared with me many years ago and it has become a staple at my house. I may have taken a little creative license with some of the ingredients but overall, it's still the same as when she gave it ... Read more
