Good food feeds the soul
I usually find the best culinary inspiration strikes when you least expect it. Usually when I’m either eating the dish, or scrolling recipes posts on Insta. Like this totally drool worthy modern take on Pollo alla Cacciatora in Bianco (chicken cooked in white wine) by …
Grilled Pepper and Tomato Salad with Fresh Basil has become one of my absolute FAVORITES since moving to Portugal. It feels like you’re eating summer in every bite. Don’t forget to pair it with a nice crusty bread to soak up all the delicious juices. …
I love a good cheeseburger, grilling, and summer nights. And since it’s almost Memorial Day weekend, the unofficial start of summer, all those things are on the menu. I went all out on the cheeseburgers I’m featuring in this post. Homemade brioche buns, raspberry basil …
This year we’re celebrating Cinco de Mayo with spicy Camarones a la Mexicana or Mexican shrimp. I love the simplicity of this recipe because all you need are some nice large shrimps, a few spices found in most kitchen cabinets, lime juice and some fresh …
It’s springtime and time for spring lamb. Well, it is in many cultures. While lamb use is increasing in the US, Americans are not huge consumers of lamb compared to the rest of the world. In fact, the average American only eats 0.88 pounds of …
It’s time for the first new recipe of the year. 2017 is all about finding the BETTER YOU or in my case, BETTER ME. So I’m starting us off with a bang. It’s time for Bangers and Mash! If you’re getting a good chuckle over my …
Happy New Year. It’s that time of year again. We have a whole year ahead of us. A clean slate so to speak. So what are your new year’s resolutions and goals this year? Are they to make changes? Most of us plan to make …
Wow, I am excited. We are one month from leaving on our trip and our car is up for sale. The timing is drawing close fast and I am working on getting the details finished up before we go. I am excited because I am …
Camping, the get away from it all. A chance to commune with nature or at least sleep in the outdoors away from the hustle and bustle of the city. AND the treat of wood-fired gourmet cooking over a fire. I’m a sucker for food cooked …
It’s hard to believe Memorial Day is already here. My hubby laughs every time I say “it seems like this year is flying by.” But it does! The end of May is almost here and I feel like the year just got started. It’s almost …