Quick cooking Israeli couscous pairs with smoky grilled vegetables and a creamy, bright tahini sauce for a delicious summer side dish, served hot, cold, or room temperature.
Spring Risotto Stuffed Mushrooms
Creamy spring risotto with seasonal leeks, peas, asparagus, and carrots, topped with pesto. Extra special when stuffed into a roasted portobello cap.
4 Days in New Orleans
Four day of great eats and drinks in the Big Easy, New Orleans, Louisiana. Thoughts on some of the best spots to each in the French Quarter and Garden District neighborhoods.
Cinco de Mayo Brunch
A Cinco de Mayo themed brunch featuring sweet and smoky chilaquiles with fried eggs, pineapple cinnamon coffee cake, and a delicious selection of toppings and sides from Whole Foods Market 365
Grapefruit Cilantro Spritz
The less than springy- Spring weather we’ve been having has me dreaming of patio weather. After my first winter back in the midwest, I must say I’d forgotten how long winter drags into spring. I don’t mind cold weather in general but by the second week in April I am quite sick of snow. While I…
A Long Weekend in Boston
Last fall we spent a long weekend in Boston. My best friend, Megan, moved out that about a month before our trip and we enjoyed a weekend of fun, great food, history, and wonderful company. We arrived on Friday evening and headed right for some chowder. We lucked into two seats at the bar at…
Loaded Keto Salad
A hearty salad loaded with sautéed mushrooms, crispy bacon, olives, avocado, and hard boiled egg, all tossed in a lemon vinaigrette is keto-diet friendly and delicious.
Spinach Artichoke Orchiette
It is finally spring, and I couldn’t be more glad. While yesterday was the first official day, it is well past time for winter in Cleveland to end. While our first winter back in the midwest, after 5 years in Charlotte, NC, really wasn’t too bad, I am so ready for spring weather and to…
Lightened-Up Almond Cake
This just might be my new favorite (almond) cake. I received free samples of Swerve mentioned in this post. By posting this recipe I am entering a recipe contest sponsored by Swerve and am eligible to win prizes associated with the contest. I was not compensated for my time. It’s light, fluffy, and full of almond…
Solo Weekend in Charleston
Today I’m sharing about my recent solo weekend in one of my favorite southern cities, Charleston, SC. I was only in Charleston for two days but managed to sneak in quite a bit –mostly eating of course, and a ton of walking. I flew in to the airport (CHS) on Southwest on Thursday night about…