Once I had booked my $299 roundtrip flight to Barcelona (from LAX), I knew there was one place I had to go: Montserrat! I am elated that I saw it via the Castlexperience Full Day Montserrat, Food and Wine Tour. I would …
Trader Joe’s Copycat Blue Cheese Roasted Pecan Dip Recipe
My good friend Cynthia from What A Girl Eats is finally guest posting for me today, and sharing this wonderful Blue Cheese Roasted Pecan Dip. We've talked about doing a post on each others' sites for a couple of years, but …
Taste of Italy at the Pico House in Downtown Los Angeles to Benefit IAMofLA 2016
The Italian American Museum of Los Angeles (IAMofLA) held their annual Taste of Italy event in downtown Los Angeles on a perfect October evening, last Saturday. Disclosure: I was given two tickets to the Taste of Italy in …
A Dozen Different Ways To Use Fresh Garden Tomatoes (12 Super Easy, INSANELY Delicious Recipes!)
I have just had to pick all of my tomatoes, green ones and all, because we're having such extreme heat that the tomatoes were literally being cooked on the vine! I'm so sad because now I only have one plant left that isn't …
Caramelized Leek, Pecorino (and Sausage) Risotto
Risotto is always a good idea. Whether it's a light, springtime dish with fresh peas or young asparagus, or a hearty winter risotto with pumpkin or ripe radicchio, it's consistently going to be a perfect meal. Of course, …
Carouge, Old Town Geneva, and a Recipe for Cheese and Bacon Crostini (Part 3)
On my second full day in Geneva, I met with a lovely lady named, Gaetane, who must have been the friendliest and most informative tour guide in Geneva! Together we'll show you how much you can see in just one day in Geneva. …
Fettuccine with Mushroom and Ricotta Cream Sauce
Fettuccine with mushroom and ricotta cream sauce is a super quick and terrific pasta dish that you can easily add to your weeknight menu rotation. I cooked this for dinner one day last week because I had some oyster …
Swiss Chard Stems with Provolone White Sauce and a Crunchy Breadcrumb Topping
I must apologize for my absence because I haven't posted on my blog, almost the entire month of May, and I have never gone that long without posting anything. If you happen to follow me on any social media, you will …
Castello Herbs & Spice Havarti and a Lovely Irish Rarebit
After reading the title, I know there's probably a few questions running through your mind. A Danish cheese for an Irish recipe? Rather intriguing, no? Or are you more confused about why it's called 'Irish Rarebit' when …
Tartiflette: a French Potato and Cheese Dish That Will Make You Swoon
Tartiflette is one of those dishes that you can't believe you lived without. This French dish combines crispy cubes of potato, melty cheese, onions, lardons (pancetta) and white wine for a decadent meal! Sometimes I learn …