As we approach the New Year, the same old mantra of healthy resolutions begin to run through my thoughts. I know that I’m not the only one. With our overly-indulgent holiday meals done and gone, and the bubbles of New…
Lemon Tart with Pecan Graham Cracker Crust
I’ve mentioned this in passing before, but back in the mid 90’s and 2000’s, I was a professional ballet dancer. I lived in a world of pointe shoes, barres (that is not the drink-y kind), Chopin, and Tchaikovsky. I performed…
Chocolate Peppermint Bark Shortbread
Everyone has their personal favorite taste that they cherish over everything else. Some people like beer, others prefer specialty cheese… For my husband, it’s any dessert with peppermint or a fresh minty flavor (with maple a close second, being Canadian…
Pomegranate Gin Fizz
As I write this, December is officially upon us. Winter holiday parties over take our schedules, variations from the Nutcracker Suite serenade us in the shopping malls, and the kids are getting together their wish lists; It’s a joyous…
Vegetarian Stuffed Mushrooms
Stuffed mushrooms are often a staple as a passed hors d’oeuvres, or on the holiday buffet table. When done well, they are amazing; when done poorly, the fungi (fun-guy) should just leave the party (ba da dum!). Fortunately for me…
Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Streusel
The first question people usually ask me when they learn about my food blog, is, “why?”. Well… The truth is, there are a lot of different reasons that spring to mind: I like to cook (and eat!); I enjoy writing…