recipies

parmesan tuiles

The other day I was all gung-ho to make parmesan tuiles.  The recipe was from a trusted name in the…

6 years ago

pork belly adobo

Adobo is a sauce that is indigenous to the Philippines.  When the Spanish colonists settled in the Philippines during the…

6 years ago

bombette pugliesi – italian street food

The entertaining season is just around the corner!  Christmas is in 47 days and now is a good time to…

6 years ago

olive and anchovy bites

When we invite friends over for dinner, it’s always a new menu.  And after many years of entertaining, this can…

6 years ago

green tomato chow chow

After a green Spring and Summer, autumn is a pretty time for me.  The deciduous trees and shrubs shed their…

6 years ago

roasted portobello mushroom soup

It wasn’t cold last week when I made this; I just wanted to slurp on homemade soup.  I had a…

6 years ago

ciro’s stracciatella bruschetta

Mr. S and I LOVE cheese and you know you’re a cheese lover when your friend gives you a book…

6 years ago

smashed avocado sweet potato toast

Looking for a super simple and nutritious snack?  Check out my dish using sweet potato as toast; a good solution…

6 years ago

how we lost weight

Up until six years ago, the thought of trying to lose weight was an anomaly.  I had been blessed with…

6 years ago

summer berries & yogurt – make it tonight!

Summer berries with yogurt has to be one of the easiest desserts to make!  Forget about the whipping cream and…

6 years ago

Mediterranean-style Chicken Salad

Mr. S and I have been away and we returned to a heatwave; thank goodness for central airconditioning!  We like…

6 years ago

poached eggs on sourdough & our daughter’s engagement!

Eggs are a staple in most kitchens and they’re so versatile you can enjoy at breakfast, lunch or even as…

6 years ago