“Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.” The next time you want to have a picnic and the weather isn’t cooperating with you, having a picnic on either a screened-in porch or even in the middle of your foyer or living room…
Red Pear & Pecan Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette
If you’re looking for a classy salad to serve following the appetizers at your next dinner party, this Red Pear Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette is a delicious option. The mixed greens, topped with chopped pecans or caramelized pecans if…
The Best Caesar Salad You’ll Ever Eat
If ever there was a salad that could make you want to lick the plate, this would be it. Everything from the lettuce which was at the peak of its crispness, to the homemade brioche croutons that had been drizzled…
The Palate Pleaser | Gift Guide 2022
Eating is so intimate. It’s very sensual. When you invite someone to sit at your table and you want to cook for them, you’re inviting a person into your life. — Maya Angelou It’s a well-known fact that we are lovers…
Pomegranate White Tea
Remember how I said I like picking things on a whim sometimes? Unexpected finds really can be the best (and also very delicious too!) While we don’t make it over to the Traders Joes on Metropolitan Ave as much as…
Taste of Summer Charcuterie Board
One of my favorite summer fruits is peaches. The sweet mellow donut and white peaches are my favorites, each bite is a little taste of heaven. For this board I wanted to feature my fruits in threes, as going with…
The Most Delicious Chocolate Chip Cookies
What’s more delicious than a chocolate chip cookie fresh out of the oven? Chocolate chip cookies have always had a special place in my heart. Growing up, my mom, sister, and I would make an afternoon of baking chocolate chip…
Les trois Fromages Charcuterie Board
When creating a charcuterie board, I like to feature between two to three cheeses. For this ‘Les Trois Fromages’ (the three cheeses) charcuterie board, I featured three of my all-time favorite cheeses which each feature distinctive flavors and textures. The…
The Perfect Brunch Mocktail
Are you ready to make the most delicious brunch mocktail ever? This is one of my favorite mocktails that I’ve made so far this spring, my absolute favorite is the Strawberry Lime Punch, but this one is a close second….
The Parisian Sandwich
When I was thinking up a name for this sandwich, there was only one name that seemed to be the most fitting, The Parisian. There were so many French elements to this sandwich from the French Ciabatta that had the…
Around the Board with Author Emily Delaney
Back in 2020, I shared an interview with Emily Delaney aka @cheeseboardqueen. Emily, who is Chicago based, shared her beautiful charcuterie boards and Instagram LIVE demos throughout the pandemic, giving the cheese lovers amongst us something to look forward to…
Beaufort and Blackberry Butter Grilled Cheese
So you’ve decided to take a mid-day break and make yourself a little lunch, but aren’t sure what you want? A delicious grilled cheese with a delicious French cheese like Beaufort is always a good option. Since Beaufort on its…
