It’s grape season ya’ll! If you know me, have read this blog or even just read the title of this blog, you know that I am a bit passionate about grapes. Every fruit has its moment to shine and thrive, and right now it’s all about grapes. They are never more crisp, sweet and … [Read more...] about The SEVEN health benefits of grapes
In the kitchen
The sometimes controversial fried fish and spaghetti meal
People who love fish and spaghetti as a meal have long been questioned (and sometimes played) because of this oddly controversial pairing. I didn’t know the fish (usually fried fish) and spaghetti meal was only a Midwest thing until I moved east coast and people were shocked by … [Read more...] about The sometimes controversial fried fish and spaghetti meal
My “famous” spinach dip
Every time we have folks over, my spinach dip is always the first dish that gets demolished. I mean people scrap the bowl to get the last bit of this dip. I’m not one to brag, but that’s how good it is. I set aside a separate portion for my husband because he doesn’t want to miss … [Read more...] about My “famous” spinach dip
My favorite summer wine
I have to share my favorite white wine of the summer. This bottle of Domaine Frantz Chagnoleau Prelude Saint-Veran was a wedding gift from one of my dearest friends (Jess!) and it was definitely a treat. It’s crisp, light and refreshing, with lots of hints of pear and citrus. The … [Read more...] about My favorite summer wine
How to make cauliflower pizza crust
Cauliflower is having a good run in my house. It’s been a good substitute for mashed potatoes, rice and now pizza crust. There were plenty of complicated recipes on Pinterest, so after trying a few, I made my own recipe, simplifying the process into a few simple … [Read more...] about How to make cauliflower pizza crust