Category Archives: Appetizers

A Conversation Between Friends

I’m so happy to see you! xoxoxo I thought we wouldn’t make a big dinner tonight since it’s just the

A Mother’s Day Loooong Weekend..

My Mother’s Day long weekend (they should always last longer than a regular weekend!) was perfect… slow and

Oban Single Malt Scotch Whisky Paté

I talk to myself… (quite often in fact) with assorted random instructions, reassurances, quiet reminders,

Roasted Asparagus Tart

A Palate for Pleasure ~ Roasted Asparagus Tart

I have a wee test for you today. (come on, there’s only one question!) Which of the following answers correctly

Shrimp Oodles

Just Show Up Some days are lackluster, they lack the muster, to motivate, spur or spark, instigate and animate, or

A Stellar Baked Brie en Croute

This was a perfect day… the sun shone on snow dressed boughs the line of trees tended the shadows of the

Maria’s Pesto and Goatherd’s Cheese Tartlet

I had to pull over to the side of the road… thank goodness for my  iPhone! I quickly entered Crown Food

bruschetta

Best of Book Club Bruschetta

UPS UPDATE: “The trailer is now late.” What?? I’ve given up and said baking that was lovingly

cheese plate

a night in

it began as just one of those uncontrived, sublime autumn days   the enduring and unexpected warmth created an

Turkey-Stuffing Sliders

Tailgate Turkey~Stuffing Sliders

Where do all good recipes come from? Well, Virginia, maybe there is a recipe fairy. I can always rely on the

The Shucking Truth About Shucking Oysters and Stoli Vodka Chasers

We stood on a wooden porch under the insouciant rays of the mid-morning sun. He held a craggy oyster the color of mica