This simple recipe is one of my favorite treats to make for the 4th of July celebration that both adults and kids will love.

You might recall this past March that I attended the International Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP) convention, in Washington, DC.  Before arriving I had arranged a dinner at Minibar, a molecular gastronomy restaurant, with other IACP members that I’d never met before.  I connected with 4 wonderful individuals, all...

As a child I always liked to play with my food.  Actually I didn’t make towers with them, but rather fiddled around with my food.  I never felt much like eating nourishing dishes – I’m sure it was due to the fact I basically lived on candy.  Who could...

My daughter and I traveled to Italy almost 8 years ago starting from the Northern end and finishing up at Southern tip of the Amalfi Coast.  Our trip was memorable and one I’ll never forget. 

I’ve always been a chocoholic, but over the past couple of years I’ve tried to curb that craving a bit. However sometimes you just have to give in to temptation. With Father’s Day quickly approaching and the warm weather starting to settle in around the Midwest I thought this...

I’m so excited today to share with you that I’m being featured in the national magazine “Where Women Cook.”  If you follow me on facebook or receive my monthly newsletter then you’ve already heard my big news!  

Hummus is one of those dips or spreads that you can enjoy eating without feeling guilty.  There’s your basic hummus, edamame hummus, beet, black bean, avocado & artichoke, sun-dried tomato basil, spinach feta hummus or create your own hummus. Once you have the basic recipe down you can pretty much...

Many of us will be firing up the grill on Monday. I’ve got some great recipes from the past to share that are sure to be devoured by all. Before you start grilling though check out my posts on Holiday Grilling Tips and How to Grill Perfect Chicken to insure your...