The Pepper Primer
Black, white, Szechuan, pink, green, Tellicherry and more! Those are all types of pepper. Each is unique and should be used in different ways. Black pepper is the most common spice in the world and is found in just about every
Monica’s here…we can have appetizers now!
This headline goes back to a family ‘story.’ When my niece and nephew were little I’d occasionally join them and their parents for dinner in a restaurant. I have loved dining out for as long as I can remember whether
The fun is in the numbers – Celebrating 15 years!
Wow! July marks the end of my 15th year in business! That whole “time flies” when you are running a business is very true! For those who have known me in other careers, you’d be shocked to hear that this is
Why I travel to Iceland again…and again…and AGAIN?
For many years I traveled to the Turks & Caicos Islands for vacation to relax, enjoy the scenery and decompress. To dig my feet in the sand, feel the warm breeze and the hot sun upon my northeast skin. I
Is it HOT in here?
How Hot Is It? Little known tips for using your meat thermometer properly as we get closer to Thanksgiving Do you have one of those instant-read meat thermometers? How accurate is it? You can check quite easily and re-calibrate (just
What I Ate on My Summer Vacation(s)
It’s September, and for me September is when things truly start anew! Back to school and back to the routine - summer is gone and vacations are a memory. For me my strongest vacation memories are typically related to what
A Cornucopia of Fresh Summer Fruits and Veggies
Summer fruits and veggies are a plenty! Don’t walk...RUN Farmers marketing are bustling right now, so get your fill while you can! If you are blessed with local market stands, do not walk but RUN to take advantage of the bounty.
Lemons, Shoes, and Breathtaking Views
What a trip! Italy’s Amalfi Coast is as gorgeous in person as it appears in all those iconic pictures you’ve seen – sheer cliffs dotted with colorful structures right down to the sea below! I must have 50 pictures on
Homemade Ghee
Ghee – that clarified butter making the health rounds these days – can be a pricey proposition if you use it as much as I do. I’ve seen it range from $19.99 for 13 ounces on Amazon to $9.99 for 10
Broccolini with Pomegranate Seeds
Here's a bright and colorful and flavorful side dish that goes equally well with a slow-roasted beef tenderloin, a rack of lamb or a fillet of black cod. It's also a snap to make and looks great on a festive table.