Reflections on Life and Orange Almond Biscotti
Years back when I was raising my kids as a single mom I would often find myself expressing how overwhelmed I was. Overwhelmed just seemed to be such a negative word which could only make me feel, well, even more…
Saucy Mama Pecan Crusted Grouper with Lemon Tarragon Mustard Sauce
I’m so very excited to share my first Giveaway Contest! Recently I received a box of assorted mustards from Saucy Mama and a request to create a healthy recipe using one of their mustards. My recipe will be entered into…
Citrus Red Quinoa Salad
When the Carnival Season comes to a close with Fat Tuesday’s feasting and all that is left from my King Cake is crumbs and jewels, it’s definitely time to slow down the pace, clean up the eating and begin the…
Mardi Gras Kings Cake
You don’t need to live in New Orleans to enjoy the local festivities of Mardi Gras and Fat Tuesday! There is something so colorful and fun about the New Orleans’ Kings Cake that I have to make it every year…
Veal Scaloppine Marsala
Many who follow along with my blog know that I created this as a means to share my recipes with my daughter. She follows hundreds of fashion blogs so I knew this was the way I could “fit” into her…
Engagement Chicken
So they say the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach. Could it really be all that easy?? Is cooking for a man the way to win his affections?? When my niece Nina heard about a roasted chicken…
Pick Me Up…Chocolate Raspberry Tiramisu
There are many, many recipes for tiramisu and much written on the history behind this Italian dessert. It’s definitely one of my favorites; I guess I’m a gal that loves the creamy desserts; tipsy in alcohol, rich in flavor and…
Indulge me… Chocolate Strawberry Shortcake with Chocolate Brandy Sauce
Indulge; to give free rein, to take unrestrained pleasure in, to yield to the desire…. I like to eat healthy. I like to work out. I like to feel good about myself, take care of myself and enjoy moments of…
Chocolate love: Surprise Me With A Kiss
There are many kinds of kisses; a mother’s tender kiss to her child, a platonic kiss hello or goodbye, a passionate lovers’ kiss or a chocolate kiss!! Nestled inside these little butter nut balls is a kiss. Butter balls are…