It’s feeling warm again and I feel like eating light food and salads, so I decided to make an Edamame Succotash.  This is a dish that I often get when I run into Whole Foods Market to pick up a quick bite for lunch.  I love everything they have...

When I was a little girl my grandmother and I would go out into the backyard and plant orange seeds from the oranges that we ate.  A sprawling plant would grow winding it’s way up the brick wall of our house.  I would get so excited and always hopeful...

Are you having an Oscar Party on Sunday?  Here are some great roasted pecans that have some unusual ingredients but pack the punch. Rather than the typical candied pecans try something different.  These nuts have a hint of sweetness to them but more of that savory flavor.  They’re perfect...

Grilling season is almost upon us.  Depending on where you live it might be available year round.  However, here in the midwest we can comfortably grill outdoors in the spring, summer and fall.  I’ll still grill during the winter but not if the temperature is in the teens or if we...

Today I was listening to Sirius Radio while driving – The Martha Stewart station.  I love that station since it’s mostly about food.  From morning to night they have various chefs, foodies, designers and even pet people on.  I enjoy what they have to share and often even call in...

I thought it might be fun to try something new for Valentine’s Day this year.  Since I’ll be busy tomorrow during the day getting ready for a class to teach I wanted it to be a simple dessert to go with my Valentine dinner.  I lucked out this year...

Truffles are the perfect Valentine’s dessert. They’re soft, luscious and succulent. Although you can purchase these decadent balls of chocolate at most Confectioners in town why not make them? They’re really very simple to put together and let’s face it, much more meaningful and romantic to give. Chocolate Truffles...

A recent study found that Chocolate is better for you than Fruit. This finding comes out just in time for Valentine’s Day. No need to feel guilty now, go ahead, indulge in that luscious, creamy chocolate this February 14th. Here’s the report plus check back tomorrow for a simple...