Make A Wish!! Limoncello Cake
Today is my sister’s birthday! If I could make a wish, I wish that we were together to celebrate her birthday. In fact, I wish we lived closer to share every birthday, every holiday and all the days in between! …
Peanut Butter Lovers Cheesecake
There are times when the oven must be turned on. Birthdays are one of those times. Birthdays don’t care that it’s 98 degrees outside; the celebration must go on. And I hear you all, buy a cake! Well, no…I simply…
Limoncello Biscotti and True Love
Light, crisp, lemony sunshine, these Limoncello Biscotti are just perfect for serving with my Chilled Berry and Prosecco Soup or a simple glass of white wine. Because I reduce the sugar in the recipe, I enjoy these for breakfast with my espresso…
Chilled Mixed Berry and Prosecco Soup
Temperatures this summer have been hot! Heavy meals are completely off my menu plans and my guests are not complaining when lighter entrées are served. Even my desserts are lighter; simple fruit based sweets. I’m all about fresh tasting and…
Ricotta Pineapple Pie
I have so many sweet memories from my mother’s kitchen. At times her vaguely written recipes make it difficult to easily recreate but once I get started, memories begin to take over and the dishes come together almost magically. I…
Oh girl….Can you ever leave good enough Banana Bread alone?
I’m sure I can’t be alone in this habit of mine. I see a recipe that sparks my imagination… I am served an entrée at a restaurant that gets my creative juicing going… someone tells me about a fabulous dish…
Blackberry Fool, of sorts
In my excitement during the berry season, I seem to purchase more than I can possible eat! I am clearly not complaining as I enjoy finding many ways to incorporate berries into my meals whether it’s breakfast, lunch, dinner or…
Spiced Walnut and Rum Biscotti
I like to prepare foods seasonally, switching from soups to salads in the summer and to grilling and quick sautéing from long roasted meals. And, of course, as each new arrival of fruits and veggies appear on the market, I…
Espresso Martini Jello Shots
Jello shots bring back a lot of memories….mostly those I’d like not to recall 🙂 I was young, they were fruity, sugary and colorful. Who could resist? Need I say more?? Flash forward to adulthood. I mean really, can’t…
Romeo and Juliet…Guava and Cheese Quesadilla
Recently I attended the ballet performance of Romeo and Juliet. Yes, the classic, timeless, tragic story of forbidden love. I love the ballet; it’s both magical and beautiful to watch the drama, emotion and passion expressed through dance by these…