Puttin’ On The Ritz: Spiced Pecans
Have you ever stayed at the Ritz Carlton and tasted their spiced pecans? Oh my heavens, they are addicting but oh so good! I recently spent a few days at the Ritz Carlton Lodge, Reynolds Plantation where I was surrounded by…
Quinoa Pumpkin Granola
I have to be honest here, this started with a desire to make pumpkin quinoa pudding, you know, like a rice pudding swapping the rice for quinoa. Not so uncommon in my life, I start with an idea I’m excited…
Italian Edamame
Edamame is one of those fun to eat appetizers. Grabbing a pod and squeeze biting it to release the little bean in your mouth. It becomes one of those mindless snacking foods; chatting and snacking away. It’s also a great stress reliever…
Almond, Lemon and Thyme Bread with Fig and Lemon Jam
Quick breads many times are full of oil or butter, sugar and white flour. I’m attracted to the “idea” of these breads but then get turned off by the ingredients. Not that I don’t use white sugar and white flour…
Lemon Foccacia
My father would share many of his memories and stories growing up in Sicily. His parents had moved to America before he was born but soon realized they missed their home and lifestyle too much. My grandmother was then pregnant…
