The Differences Between Tagine and Couscous + Beef Tagine Recipe

The Differences Between Tagine and Couscous + Beef Tagine Recipe

Eating Moroccan food in Morocco was an eye-opening experience after growing up in the Western world. Nothing was what we thought it. For example, the tagine I had in the US is actually couscous. In Morocco, tagine is NOT served over couscous. Instead, it’s more 

Skip the Fast Food for these Better than Taco Bell Tacos

Skip the Fast Food for these Better than Taco Bell Tacos

TACOS! Whether you’ve been following me through my food blog or my business, you KNOW by now, how much I LOVE tacos. Yes, I talk about tacos in my business. While evenly tied as my favorite with pizza, tacos are a huge part of my 

Grilled Cheeseburger Recipe (The Ultimate Burger)

Grilled Cheeseburger Recipe (The Ultimate Burger)

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 

13 Irish Recipes Just In Time for St. Patty’s Day

13 Irish Recipes Just In Time for St. Patty’s Day

The hubby and I enjoyed our two months in Ireland over the summer of 2016. Such a beautiful green country with some of the best tasting milk and butter that I’ve had anywhere thanks to the year around grass supply. It’s easy to think Irish food is 

17 Exciting Asian-Inspired Chicken Recipes Celebrating the Year of the Rooster

17 Exciting Asian-Inspired Chicken Recipes Celebrating the Year of the Rooster

Saturday, January 28th, marks the beginning of the Year of the Rooster and I’m sharing 17 Asian-inspired chicken recipes to get you into the mood. I’m an excited tiger this year. According to my Chinese horoscope it’s going to be an awesome year. Here’s the 

Slow Cooker Cooking: Sausage and Fennel Cassoulet

Slow Cooker Cooking: Sausage and Fennel Cassoulet

Staying inspired for cooking from the hotel room, is a bit challenging because of the limits of not having my arsenal of spices, knives, pots, pans and of course a full-size fridge. It is a challenge I have enjoyed since it forces me to use 

Slow Cooker Cooking: Cubano Sliders

Slow Cooker Cooking: Cubano Sliders

It is another addition to the hotel cooking series using the slow cooker. This addition brings a slow cooker version of the famous Cubano in the form of a slider. Version being the keyword, because while being completely yummy this version does not compare to 

Slow Cooker Cooking: Crockpot Jambalaya

Slow Cooker Cooking: Crockpot Jambalaya

I am continuing the slow cooker series from the hotel room with a nice warm and spicy pot of jambalaya. Jambalaya is perfect for warming up the soul and body after a cold day outside in the wintertime. I also know plenty of people who 

Slow-Cooked Rosemary and Mustard Pork Shoulder

Slow-Cooked Rosemary and Mustard Pork Shoulder

It’s Thanksgiving week. The start of all the cooking madness and of course, Black Friday shopping. Just to vent my little rant, the day is called Black “Friday” not Black Thursday. I’m going to ignore the rest of my thoughts and feelings on the matter 

Our Adventures of Food and Cooking in Italy

Our Adventures of Food and Cooking in Italy

I have to apologize for being absence the last couples of weeks, I was in Italy enjoying the Italian life, wine and food with my handsome hubby. I’m just going to mention seasonal food, daily fresh markets for bread, meat, seafood and fruits and veggies, truffles,