It’s the peak of summer, and instead of my usual delicate gin refreshers, I have been craving a bolder, tropical, dark rum cooler. On these hot & humid afternoons, my mind wanders towards something with pineapple and coconut. Add to…
Easy Blueberry & Goat Cheese Puff Pastry Bites
This summer will be full of backyard get-togethers. I don’t want to be the one stuck inside, slaving away in the kitchen and ignoring my guests, so I knew I had to create an easy & elegant new appetizer for…
The Best Food Styling Props for the Beginner Food Photographer
Looking back at my start as a food stylist and food blogger, there was definitely a big learning curve in figuring how to tell my story through photography. Food blogging is so much more than just a delicious recipe; because…
The Creamy Coconut Pearl Paloma
Have you ever had a life experience so closely tied to a food or drink that you can’t imagine either separately? Maybe it’s the scent of sugar cookies in the oven that brings you back to your grandmother’s kitchen, or…
Sesame Cheesecake with Plum Coulis
Do you believe in serendipity? True ‘eureka!’ moments? Sometimes an accidental kitchen ‘aha!’ can lead to delicious results. This Toasted Sesame Cheesecake with Plum Coulis is the product of a chance flavor combination that turned into one of the best…
Pastel Flowers that Pop – Beautiful DIY Spring Bouquet
Spring finally seems to be taking hold here in New England, and we are starting to peek out of winter hibernation. With social-distancing restrictions poised to start relaxing, we are envisioning better days to come. It’s time to celebrate the…