Milford Sound & Vanilla Bean Vinaigrette

If you’ve been following my trip to New Zealand and Australia then you know that our next journey was to take a helicopter tour of Milford Sound – the 8th Wonder of the World. The drive to Milford Sound was 4 hours one way so in the interest of...

Queenstown, New Zealand

I can’t believe how long it took me to get over my jet lag, but I finally feel like myself again.  We had a wonderful trip spending time in Queenstown New Zealand, Sydney Australia and Lizard Island on the Great Barrier Reef. I’d like to share my trip with...

Queenstown, New Zealand – Bungy Jump!

I took a little time off from blogging the past couple weeks to enjoy a birthday vacation to Queenstown New Zealand, Sydney Australia, and Lizard Island in the Great Barrier Reef.  A trip of a lifetime.  While the years are creeping up on me my kids were there to...

Roasted Grouper Roulade with Spinach Pesto over Quinoa

I went through a phase several years ago where I loved creating everything in a roulade.  I think they’re so pretty and a nice way to present a dish. After making some spinach pesto the other day I tried to think of something creative to use it on.  Then...

Gluten-Free Pizza with a Cauliflower Crust

What’s your favorite food?  My favorite has always been pizza.  As a child growing up I loved cheese pizza and still do. However, now I typically smother it with veggies, but hold the onions. 

Easter Peeps Centerpiece

Easter is this weekend and many of you are already busy gathering up your ingredients for the big feast.  In case you forgot about a centerpiece, here’s a quick and easy one to put together that will brighten up your table, plus be a conversation piece.  

Freekeh Tabbouleh with Lime Marinated Sirloin over Flatbread

The other night I wasn’t too hungry but wanted to create something light, yet substantial enough to sustain us through the night.  I came up with this Freekeh Tabbouleh with Lime Marinated Sirloin over Flatbread.  It was perfect – light, tasty and filling, without making us feel stuffed. 

Chocolate Babka aka Chocolate Krantz Cakes

I love bread, but as I’ve mentioned in the past we limit how much we eat of it.  That said, growing up there was always a Babka in my house.  In fact, between the bread and the sweets it’s a wonder I’m not diabetic. Those days are long gone...