I am planning a little swanky Christmas Eve soireé for my family. I want to serve some festive party food and this Pistachio and Blue Cheese Torta fits the bill. I remember appetizers like this one served at my grandmother’s Christmas Eve party. She always […]

At our house, we are all looking forward to celebrating the holidays. This holiday season is the perfect time to have a decadent brunch with your family. This recipe for Challah French Toast is nothing short of amazing. I found this beautiful challah at a […]

If you would like to serve a celebratory cocktail to share this holiday season, look no further. This Spiced Pear Martini is beautiful and festive. Preparing the pear syrup will make your home smell fantastic and the outcome is simply delicious. The spiced pear syrup […]

This recipe for Pear and Pecan Harvest Salad with Shallot and Thyme Vinaigrette is amazing! It’s just as beautiful as it is delicious. This would be a perfect dish to serve on Thanksgiving. Every table needs something fresh when you are serving a decadent meal. […]

Thanksgiving is soon approaching and it is time to plan the menu. For me personally, it is all about the sides. Potatoes are key and there are so many great ways to prepare them. This recipe for Garlic Herb Potato Gratin would be a delicious […]

When we were in Washington a few falls ago, we had lunch at a sidewalk cafe in Georgetown. It was a beautiful afternoon and my company was fun and entertaining. Our lunch began with the yummiest seeded breadsticks and olive tapenade, so I thought I […]

Happy Friday! This recipe for a Rosemary Blackberry Bramble is smoky and delicious! I love a fun cocktail on the weekend and these are definitely that. The herby flavor of the rosemary simple syrup is the perfect complement to the smoky mezcal. The lime and […]

This recipe for butternut squash bisque is simple and delicious. A few years ago we had Thanksgiving dinner at Benoit in NYC. The first course was a bisque quite similar to this. It was a fun and memorable meal and this reminds me of that […]

This recipe for a classic wedge salad is flavorful and mouthwatering. The recipe really lets the sweet and delicate flavor of the yellow tomatoes shine. Blue cheese dressing is so decadent and this version is no exception. Adding crisp radish slices and snips of chives […]

This recipe for Keeneland Fall Ale Beer Cheese should be on your shortlist for fall snacks! I know I am not alone in missing trips to Keeneland for the Fall Race Meet. This is the perfect recipe to enjoy while watching Kenneland from home. It’s […]