Oftentimes when I’m out running around and lunch time rolls around I’ll stop in at Whole Foods, an incredible health foods market, to pick up some lunch. They have a vast variety of prepared foods to choose from that are so healthy and fresh. I love it. One of...

Today is my sons 24th birthday but he’s not in town where we can all celebrate together. So in honor of his birthday I decided I’d bake something. I love all kinds of fruit but peaches have always been one of my favorites. In fact if you can’t hear...

We’re back home after vacationing in the mountains for a good part of the summer. For some reason I feel like I ate so much junk food out there that all I can think of is eating lots of fruits and vegetables. Of course, since I’m cooking for more...

Last night I was watching 60 Minutes and was intrigued by the story of Chef Jose Andres. If you missed this story please click on the video below to take a savory tour of his culinary laboratory, featuring his avant-garde cooking technique and molecular gastronomy. It’s amazing! I’m looking...

I love eggs but don’t eat them often. In fact if I eat eggs these days they’re usually egg whites. I do however use them when baking as in the Birthday Cake recipe below. Since the carton of eggs that I purchase may sit in my refrigerator for a...

August 1st my daughter turned 21 years old. It’s hard to believe how quickly the years go by. It seemed like just yesterday that I gave birth to her in literally just 30 minutes. Although painful and without anytime for pain killers it was quick. In celebration of her...

The other day I hiked my first 14,000 foot mountain out here in the Colorado Mountains. I was exhausted but thrilled that I climbed the mountain especially after attempting it 2x before. The first time bad weather came in and we had to turn back and the second time...

A few weeks ago Foodbuzz.com a site I frequent where other foodies share recipes sent out an email with this statement: Since the devastating explosion on April 20, 2010, the Gulf of Mexico has been forever changed. Not only does this affect us now, but we will see even...