Casual Pool Day – Table Setting and What to Make
Theme/ Concept: Every once in a while, one of my girlfriends will say, "When are we going to have another girls pool float day?" To which I reply, "Yes please. Let's do...
What to do with Hanger Steak? Steak Salad with Mustard Creme Fraiche
What makes it special? Hanger Steak If you haven't tried hanger steak, it's worth the effort to get your hands on some. Our local butcher shop carries it, and lot of local...
Texas Style Dinner Party – Down home casual fun
Theme Concept: Who doesn't love an all-out theme party? When your Napa friends move to Texas and come back for a visit you'd better go all out. It's not often I do...
Puff Pastry and Why it’s Always in my Freezer
Why it's a staple: In a word. Versatility. Probably the biggest reason I love puff pastry is its ability to be used so many different ways. Creativity knows no bounds with this...
Ratatouille Veggie Tart with Pesto and Goat Cheese
What makes this dish special? All right y'all. This Ratatouille Tart is really one of my signature dishes and it came about by accident. I was searching for something vegetarian to add...
Pimento Cheese: How to make it and use at your next dinner party
What is Pimento Cheese? Pimento cheese is a nostalgic and much-loved Southern dip or spread that has this addictive quality to it I just can't quite explain. Sure, there's the luscious creamy...
Farmstand Trio of Summer Salads with Tomato Water-Shallot Vinaigrette
What makes it special? The experience of visiting my local farmstand market on a sunny Saturday morning, with my dog, and perusing the stalls and all their beautiful fruits and veggies is...
What makes the best potatoes? Duck Fat
What makes it special? Duck fat. Need we say more? If you aren't already using duck fat in your cooking repertoire you should be. Here's a link to my article that describes...
Duck fat – Why I love it
What does duck fat taste like? The best way I've heard the flavor of duck fat described is that it makes everything you cook in it taste like a better version of...
Summertime BBQ: Sliders Two Ways and Bacon Caprese Cups
Planning to entertain this month and not sure what to put on the menu that will hit the mark between light summer fare and a decadent burger on a hot summer night?...