National Pancake Day!
Happy National Pancake Day friends! In honor of the sweet day, I’m making brinner (breakfast for dinner) in the form of my Mini Blueberry Pancakes. Enjoy and share with me your favorite way to make...
View ArticleHappy Valentine’s Day!
Happy Valentine’s Day! For all the hopeless romantics out there, this day is for you! Whether you’re celebrating with friends, family, or a loved one, make sure it’s a decadent day. Today is the day to...
View Article2013 Oscar Inspired Sneekys
For those of you who are always looking to try a new sneeky, the Oscars are the perfect excuse. Attendees may not be able to drink during the show but you sure can while watching from the comfort of...
View ArticleSt. Patrick’s Day Libation
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! A day dedicated to sneaking a few sneekys is my kind of day. This is my favorite green libation for March 17th. Remember, it’s 5 o’clock somewhere. Enjoy the day friends!...
View ArticleNational Oatmeal Cookie Day
Happy National Oatmeal Cookie Day! I love to keep this dough in the freezer and treat myself to a bite of cookie dough every once in a while. Makes 6 dozen 4 cups old-fashioned rolled oats 2 cups...
View ArticleEaster Sunday Brunch
Happy Easter Sunday! One of my favorite parts of the special day is serving up brunch and a must have is oozy, gooey sticky buns. I’m serving up a batch this morning and sharing my recipe with you!...
View ArticleDon’t Fret Your Morning Frittata
This is my own rendition of a frittata, inspired by the ones I used to sell at Que Sera Sarah, the best gourmet shop Nantucket ever had. Three cheers for my dear friend Sarah Leah Chase! Serves 10 to...
View ArticleAfternoon Delight
I was in a snacky mood today and thought this would be the perfect afternoon snack! It’s SO easy to make and you probably already have the ingredients in your kitchen. Roasted-Bacon Assorted Nuts Mix 2...
View ArticleButterfinger Ice Cream with Chocolate Sauce
This recipe is so simple—stir crushed candy bars into softened ice cream—but it’s a real crowd pleaser. Dress it up with homemade chocolate sauce and wafer-thin chocolate cookies. • 1 pint vanilla bean...
View ArticlePappardelle with Lemon-Leek Sauce
I’m a huge fan of Cipriani pasta. The pasta is silky and buttery and holds sauce well. • 1 (8.8-ounce) package dried pappardelle pasta • 1/4 cup olive oil • 10 basil leaves • 2 leeks, trimmed, washed,...
View ArticleCucumber Limeade
Find fresh cucumber juice at juice bars or health food stores. A juicer is a smart investment for preparing healthful fresh juices at home; one of the best is the Hamilton Beach Big Mouth Juice...
View ArticleFarmer’s Market Greens with Carrots and Radishes
Carrot curls add a charmingly old-fashioned touch to this fresh market salad. Search out locally made goat cheeses at the farmer’s market or cheese shop. Full Story Dressing: • 1/2 cup extra virgin...
View ArticleKentucky Derby
This weekend marks not only Cinco de Mayo off the calendar but what is considered the most exciting 2 minutes in sports…or more commonly known as the Kentucky Derby. Tradition dictates that the derby...
View ArticleHappy Cinco de Mayo!
I know for many Cinco de Mayo is the perfect excuse to enjoy a tall margarita but I thought today I would switch it up. Don’t get me wrong, I’ll definitely be breaking out the tequila for an ice cold...
View ArticleHappy Mother’s Day!
Patty P’s French Coffee Cake When I was growing up in Connecticut I knew it was Sunday or a holiday when this cake was brought out. My husband and my friend Leslie love this cake today. 2 stick...
View ArticleSalsa Three Ways
There are so many delicious ways you can make salsa it’s hard to choose just one. Today I thought I’d share three of my favorites. It’s such an easy to snack to have out when entertaining or even when...
View ArticleNational Egg Day
Happy National Egg Day! Eggs are so wonderful because they are so diverse. They can be the star of a dish or help hold it together (literally!). For this special day I’m going classic and serving...
View ArticleHappy Father’s Day
Happy Father’s Day to all the marvelous fathers out there! This recipe is dedicated to all of you but most of all, my dad. When I was little I had memories of him stashing some of mother’s muffins away...
View ArticleVeggie Day
Every day should be a Veggie Day but considering today’s the National Holiday I thought I’d share a recipe which makes vegetables the star! Ratatouille is a great dish which is so easy to make but can...
View ArticleTequila!
I’ve always been a big fan of tequila but even more so in the summertime. Yesterday I posted to my Facebook a picture of my dinner, Tequila Salmon, and I got tons of requests asking for the recipe....
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