This recipe is perfect for entertaining around the holidays! This drink is punchy and warm. Consider this recipe the winter rendition on a classic whiskey sour. Serve to your friend who loves brown liquor and non sugary drinks. Ingredients Makes 2 cocktails 6 sage leaves, for muddling 1 ounce cinnamon syrup 1.5 ounce fresh lime […]

Juicing is my favorite way to get hydrated, cleanse my system and just to drink something fresh. Carrots are a great candidate for juice, for me at least, because I’m not the type to snack on a ton of raw carrots. An important difference to note when juicing though, is that the fiber is not […]

Aperol is an ingredient I had never dug out in the grocery store aisles, but I’m so glad I was able to finally start experimenting with it. It’s got a vibrant orange color and a citrus – flavored punch. Try out this simple spritzer for a bubbly treat. Ingredients (Per Each Cocktail) • Handful of […]

I can’t believe it took 26 years for me to make candied prosciutto. It’s so easy and such a great treat. It can be added to cheese boards, topped on top of a donut, or even eaten plain or with a piece of dark chocolate. The only tricky part is making sure the slices don’t […]

Cheese boards will always be the easiest, fanciest appetizer. And no cheese board is exactly like the other, which makes them even more fun to construct. I try to pick seasonal ingredients. This one is full of mozzarella balls, burrata, melon and prosciutto as the main ingredients. Ingredients Cantaloupe, sliced Prosciutto, made into rosettes 2 […]

There’s nothing quite like taking a sip of an ice cold cocktail on your back porch with great company. What’s better is when you don’t need fancy ingredients or an hour to prep something sophisticated and tasty. Herb infused syrups are a perfect way to freshen up any cocktail. This thyme syrup can be replaced […]

Figs are in season! They are my all time favorite fruit / garnish because they are so beautiful, versatile and fresh. From desserts, to appetizers and drinks, figs elevate any dish. I always grab a large handful when they’re at the grocery store. We’re at intersection of summer and fall and the color of figs […]

A light pasta dish is so refreshing for dinner every once in a while. Adding in some veggies and shrimp kick this spinach linguini up a notch. It pairs well with some sparkling Pellegrino, or even a glass of dry, white wine. Ingredients 1/2 package spinach linguini 1 package shrimp: pre – cooked handful baby […]

There might be nothing better than an almond flavored cookie. This recipe has exactly that and a chocolate hazelnut filling – Nutella! I’ll definitely be making these for my next family get together. They’re not too sweet, but have a rich, tangy, nutty flavor profile. Prep the dough in advance for chilling in the fridge, […]

If you’re like me, thinking of making bread can seem overwhelming. But actually, it’s pretty simple! Crusty, fluffy bread takes more time than actual preparation, so it’s great to make on a Sunday morning and have a whole loaf for the week. I used instant yeast for this recipe, which you can find at any […]

Summertime is perfect for cold brew! And with hot temperatures, ice cubes are a must. But what about when they melt and your coffee is suddenly double as watery as it was to start? That’s where coffee ice cubes come into play. These lavender coffee cubes + coconut cold brew can easily become a summertime […]

It’s Memorial Day weekend, which means we’ve got 3 mornings to wake up at whatever time we want and make some tasty breakfast! I can’t think of a better combination than waffles, Nutella and bananas. This recipe has bananas in the batter and as a topping. Sometimes bananas make batters a strange consistency,  but this […]