Filled with creamy mascarpone cheese, these quick and easy grilled peaches make a dessert that is light, juicy and tangy sweet. A drizzle of golden honey adds the perfect sticky sweet finishing touch…there are some things that, no matter where you find yourself, just take you back home again.
Vevey, Switzerland is another beautiful town gracing the shoreline of Lake Geneva. It is much smaller than Lausanne but sounded just as picturesque when described in the travel guides I was reading. One early afternoon, as I took the train back to Lausanne, I thought it would be fun to […]
Summer Berry Basil Sauce is sweetened with a touch of honey and spiced with warm notes of cinnamon and the soothing summer aroma of fresh basil. This sweet treat takes only a few minutes to prepare and the result is simply fabulous.
Another thing I discovered in California was a mild obsession with bees. As I lingered around the pool enjoying the sunshine and pleasant temperatures I couldn’t help but notice..
This recipe combines sour cream and sake to make an easy, slightly sweet and creamy sauce to serve over berries. It is pretty and elegant and adds a touch of interest to a simple summer dessert…
From the sunny shores of Macedonia comes this recipe for “summertime in a bowl.” Sangria Fruit Salad is composed of a variety of seasonal fruits and embellished with a taste of Spain. Enjoy the sweetness of summer and the expressive flavor of Sangria in this beautiful fresh fruit salad.
To learn how to have fun with ice cream there’s no better place to start than with children. For my cupcake recipe I turned to my vintage “Betty Crocker’s Cookbook for Boys and Girls.” It no longer has a cover or pages 1 through 8…
Cream and sugar laced with vanilla and cinnamon wrap around nuts and tangy fruit in the heart of this delicious Bread Pudding. Drizzle Bourbon Sauce over the top for a note of sweet punctuation.
What’s in a name? There are many answers to that question, but this is a food blog and today I am writing about family history… and pie. Still, it can be a very good question and, as you’ll see, it does apply.
Earthy mushrooms and tender onions contrast luscious strips of creamy cheese in the filling for this Mushroom and Brie Quiche. Baked in a homemade pie crust it makes an impressive entree for brunch or dinner.
This unusual crust puts a layer of crisp meringue on the bottom and turns this Lemon Meringue Pie upside-down. Using meringue for the crust is perfect for those who don’t care for pie pastry or simply prefer something lighter. Here the meringue provides a pleasing crunch while the nuts and crumbs add interest in contrast to the smooth lemon filling.
February simply cries out for chocolate! When the Christmas holidays have become but a pleasant memory and our bodies have forgotten the overindulgence of holiday feasting, when our moods are challenged by a long succession of wet gray January days and the sweet occasion of Valentine’s Day peeps at us […]