October is a strange time of the year. You have a little spook in the air as the winds blow in phantasm pushing out warm air and beckoning the chills. It’s also a time for Indian summers when the hopes of cooler atmosphere are dampened by a few more heated days. At times like this,…
It’s the start of Lent and a time when many choose to give up a favorite food as penitence and a symbol of sacrifice. Christian’s will fast and pray during Lent, and in many parts of the world Ash Wednesday and beginning of Lent is kicked off with various festivities, such as in Greece with…
It’s Oscar night! If you are planning a viewing party or just want to get into the spirit of the glamor as you watch the Academy Awards tonight, then here are five great Oscar night recipes for you to try out. These slightly indulgent and fine dining dishes will definitely get you into the spirit…
Last week we made Chinese Dumplings and I thought this week we could move to Eastern European Dumplings. Perogies are made by wrapping pockets of unleavened dough around a savory or sweet filling and cooking them in boiling water. These dumplings are popular in Slavic (Polish, Slovak, Ukrainian, Russian), Baltic (Latvian, Lithuanian) and other Eastern…
Pistachio Soup is a spiced winter soup. It is wonderful for the holidays with its vibrant green color that embraces the festive holiday hues. When you want to serve soup at your holiday party, this soup is a rare and perfect complement at room temperature. So, you don’t have to worry about keeping it hot.…
It’s time for A Fork & A Flick Friday again! Today, I have a foodie movie that will take you on a culinary road trip with some of the tastiest food truck cuisine between L.A. and Miami. The Chef is a movie that takes you on a journey and teaches you that whether it’s a…
With the arrival of fall and the harvest of grapes, there is plenty to go around at this time of the year. If you want to sweeten up this delectable fruit of the Gods, add more magic to your grapes by frosting the. Frosted grapes are beautiful served with your cheese plate and shows that…
Lately I have been roasting, grilling, and pureeing fruit. Today I will poach my pears. Since apples are considered the quintessential fall fruit, we often forget that pears are also gifts of the autumn season. Juicy pears poached in spiced red wine celebrates the fall season. Spiced Red Wine Poached Pears turn a festive autumn…