garlic and herb roasted chicken thighs

Keep it simple - Roast dinners and one pot wonders are on the menu for January. Weeknight schedules get busy and life can whisk by in a flash. It's so tempting to sail in to the drive thru on the way home or use a meal delivery option once cozily inside the house, but it … Continue reading garlic and herb roasted chicken thighs

Mia Russo Stern’s Fish Tacos

Kick off the new year with clean delicious flavors Eating healthy and January seem to go hand in hand, and when game day approaches, we want bold flavorful foods that we can eat with our hands. One of the best features of this recipe is that it can be cooked on the grill while your … Continue reading Mia Russo Stern’s Fish Tacos

Blakely Trettenero’s simple holiday cooking tips

Blakely Trettenero's delicious Mushroom, Herb and Gruyere Puffsย pair perfectly with her Cranberry Orange Champagne Cocktail.

Gaeaโ€™s Creamy Pumpkin Soup

โ€œAugust rain: the best of the summer gone, and the new fall not yet born. The odd uneven time.โ€ โ€• Sylvia Plath, The Unabridged Journals of Sylvia Plath With autumn on the horizon, we begin to change colors and scents inside our homes to coordinate with Mother Natureโ€™s canvas outdoors. Warmer colors, spicier scents and rougher textures … Continue reading Gaeaโ€™s Creamy Pumpkin Soup

Santa Margherita Floral Winesicles

If you're looking for a dazzling dessertย to wow friends and family this weekend,ย we have you covered. ย  With their powerful and unique flavors, textures and colors, edible flowers have gained popularity as a creative and innovative ingredient for the culinary world ~Wikipedia ย  This recipe is perfect for your any outdoor party or even packed … Continue reading Santa Margherita Floral Winesicles

Salmon Deviled Eggs and Crab Cakes in a Tangy Sauce

From the archives: With Easter a tad further down the calendar than usual, we have a bit of extra time to prep, plan and create our menus. My traditional Easter menu has always included simple appetizers, ham and a decadent cake for dessert, however this year a change is in the wind. While I haven't … Continue reading Salmon Deviled Eggs and Crab Cakes in a Tangy Sauce

colorful cocktails inspired by mother nature

Small flowers are poking out of the ground, trees are beginning to bud and signs of spring are everywhere we look. Mother Nature's palette is filled with vivid colors this time of year, inspiring us to find colorful additions for our cocktails. From Arizonaโ€™s Sonoran Desert, to the mountains of New York, historic city charms … Continue reading colorful cocktails inspired by mother nature

Hawaiian Nachos with Pineapple Avocado Relish and “Lava” Aioli

Savor the flavors of the islands in just one bite with these tasty gems. It is evident that in today's society food serves multiple purposes including entertainment and travel. Sometimes we do not need a photograph to relive a fun and vibrant memory of an exotic far off land; sometimes the memory can be brought … Continue reading Hawaiian Nachos with Pineapple Avocado Relish and “Lava” Aioli

Game Day Finger Foods: Bacon-Wrapped Alaska Scallop Sliders

Are you ready for game day? Northwest flavors are on the menu! If you are whipping up appetizers and finger foods for a hungry crew, add some Alaska Seafood to your shopping list. Your guests will love these little beauties.