
By far, this is one of my favorite recipes I have ever come across. My mom taught me this one years ago when she first served it to our family for a Holiday Brunch. Ever since then these roll ups have been on my “top-picks” list. Not only do these taste wonderful…they are sooo easy… [read more]

Perhaps the snow or the below zero temperatures have gotten to me. (I did wear my thermal long sleeve shirt all last week to work.) But hiding under a blanket all weekend has started to sound pretty good to me. So, to bring a little more warmth into our lives I decided we needed 2… [read more]

Delicious rich chocolate and smooth Cabernet wine. What better combination is there? Hands down, I would pair them almost any time. That is…unless they are literally mixed together. Like in this wine. I usually like to recommend all of my favorite wines, but like someone who is spectator to a car accident or a burning… [read more]

In the event of being faced with the unknown and unexpected, my only defense would be the ability to whip up a fancy appetizer in less than 10 minutes. Great for unexpected house guests. Terrible in the event of an apocalypse. Unless they both happen to be at the same time, in which case it… [read more]

There are many ways to describe a tea. Aroma, flavor, bite, color, steep-ability. What makes a tea truly stand out from others generally comes down to preserved quality and the amount of antioxidants and/or health benefits. But, for me, one of the best ways to qualify tea is the feeling it evokes. On a cold,… [read more]

A remembrance of Italy – this Italian inspired pasta pairs Heart Healthy Whole Wheat Penne Rigate with fresh Tomatoes, Spinach & Herbs.