We need to discuss this pizza before I give you the details on the recipe okay? First of all, I bet you thought it was a pie right? Well, it's not. It may also look a bit strange to you because of all that's going on with the toppings but let's just say I wanted to think outside of the pizza box ... READ the POST
Superstar Chocolate Chip, Skor & Walnut Cookies
I have a feeling you will want to get right to the "cookie part" of this blog but first I need to tell you why I was most likely the oldest person at a pop concert this past Saturday night. As far as I can remember, the last time I was at a live concert was 1976 when the Beach Boys came to the CNE ... READ the POST
Pain Au Chocolat
First of all. I don't speak French although I do live in Canada and I studied the language all through grade school. I just felt that trying to find Pitou was exhausting so I stared out the window and ultimately got into trouble for not listening in class. (This hasn't changed by the way....I still ... READ the POST
Kicked Up Chicken on a Stick
Yep. I handed the "cooking" reins over to the husband again last night and boy did he ever nail it with these chicken kabobs. I don't even have to tell you how much I love using the fresh veggies from our garden in recipes lately. The crop has been very fruitful this year and we are enjoying each ... READ the POST
Wildberry Tarts
Sometimes I get a "thing" in my head and I need to make it right away. This past weekend that "thing" were these tarts. I have had these mini flan pans for months....calling my name to MAKE A THING in them.Good excuse to eat dessert eh?Summer season is BERRY BERRY good. There is an abundance of ... READ the POST
Mile High Raspberry Sour Cream Pie
Before we get too excited here I want to make one thing clear. I DID NOT MAKE THIS PIE. I have made my share of fruity beauties but nothing ever came close to this MILE HIGH creation my niece picked up for dinner one night while I was visiting her in the Hamptons. She said and I quote "Auntie ... READ the POST
Blueberry Ricotta Crostini with wildflower Honey
Uh oh. It's blueberry season and I have an overabundance of them in my house....AGAIN! As you may have guessed by now, blueberries and I are a perfect match. They are one of my favorite berries and I eat loads of them on a daily basis. Antioxidant rich, sweet, yummy and most of all THEY ARE BLUE. I ... READ the POST
Grilled Peaches with honey laced ricotta, figs and mint
Well, I'm homeward bound with loads of great memories from a week out in the Hamptons at littlemissparty's place. Waaaaa! I miss her and her cute family already. I've got lots to tell you, but first let's talk about this amazing recipe ingredient challenge we dreamt up while planning our menus ... READ the POST
Giant Churkey Balls
Not sure if you have ever seen meatballs this size before but my husband likes his BIG. There's a reason for this. The bigger the balls, the less time you need to roll em'. Makes sense right? I like to use a combo of ground chicken and turkey for these but they are great with either one on ... READ the POST
