So my husband Jim bought one of those huge bags of raisins from Costco. I'm not a big fan of raisins, but I decided to get creative and incorporate them in a new way. Raisins are a great snack food that are rich in antioxidants and contain no cholesterol or fat! This ...
Autumn Harvest in Athens
What a fabulous day celebrating Stephanie's birthday and the finest local chefs at Autumn Harvest in Athens! The crisp coolness of fall became a combination of Athens best chefs and food. Our indulgence was blended with a balance that the feast was a benefit for Wholesome Wave. This organization is focused on making ...
Apricot Almond Coffee Cake
Something comforting coming out of the oven with that yeasty almond smell. Moist, tender and layered with multiple flavors of almond, apricot, and honey-laced cake this recipe is a winner around here. Coffee cakes can be complicated with a rising time, preparation of different layers and baking. However, with a food processor ...
Nordic Cuisine at Noma
The day finally arrived and our “ship has come in” to Langeliniekaj port in Copenhagen, Denmark. Two days earlier we were notified by an email that there was an opening for two for lunch at the communal table at the food-world famous Noma restaurant. After weeks on the waiting list we could not ...
Pesto Pairings
Pesto is what summer eating is all about for me and it's not too late to capture the flavors before fall comes. I cannot get enough of the smooth basil, parmesan, olive oil, and garlic goodness. Basil loves the summer heat and needs very little maintenance. When dining at Incanto restaurant in Amsterdam, Chef ...
Creating the Beat at Incanto
Privileged to prep with the chefs at Incanto in Amsterdam. This Italian restaurant is no simple Italian restaurant, located near Old Town, the flower market and ideally across from our hotel. I was fortunate to have the opportunity to have a "cooking workshop" to experience their mise en place for dinner that evening. ...
