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. …
Originally published May 2017, updated May, 2026. Sooooo, I went all out on this grilled cheeseburger recipe. We’re talking thick grass-fed patties, homemade brioche buns, melted aged cheddar, fresh arugula, creamy avocado, and finished with a sweet, spicy, bacon-kissed raspberry jam that makes the whole …
Shrimp is the hubby’s absolute favorite food. He could eat them by the bucket full if I put them in front of him. No shame, no apology, just pure joy. And since he’s the official taste-tester for everything on this blog. This Camarones a la …
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 …
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 …
In the honor of football starting this week, I have decided to share my rib recipe. If there’s one thing that my husband likes just as much as his chicken wings, it’s ribs. I love ribs as well but I’m really picky about them. Probably …