Berry Creamsicles
It’s so much fun to watch a child eat a Popsicle or ice cream cone in the summer. The pure joy in their eyes and smile, coupled with the absolute mess on their face and bodies is just too fun. Granted, I am watching from afar, not worrying about the aftermath of the mess as […]
Cedar Plank Salmon
My dad is the king of the barbecue. His flank steak is perfectly marinated and cooked to perfection. His barbecued turkey is the opposite of dry Thanksgiving turkey – it’s juicy and has no need for gravy. His asparagus is blanched and lightly charred, turning anyone into a veggie lover. So today, I bring […]
A Greek Salad in Greece
Last week, we were part of one big happy Greek family. Our hosts were welcoming in every way and left us with an amazing taste of Greece. Upon arrival our host, Giannis, picked us up from the airport and I started asking all the questions, especially where to eat. Giannis proceeded to tell us that all […]
Grilled Corn and Snap Pea Salad
Have you ever purposely not learned how to do something just so you can claim you don’t know how to do it? Or given someone compliments on a job well done, just so they continue with it? Jon and I play these tricks on each other often, but at this point, the secret is out. We tell […]
Ginger Lemonade
It’s summer and it’s time for some BBQ’s, beaches, and cold beverages to cool us off. The past couple of years, I’ve had a bit of a dilemma with those cold beverages. I used to have a diet coke every day of summer, but fortunately I kicked the habit. Yet when the weather is nice and […]
Heirloom Tomato Peach Salad
At 4pm on the dot, you would find my mom in front of the TV, watching Ina make a beautiful meal for her Jeffrey, followed by Giada and her V-neck shirts cooking up an Italian feast. At the time, I didn’t really understand the fascination my mom had with cooking shows, but I’d occasionally relax […]