Crispy Prosciutto Carbonara

One of the reasons that I love carbonara is the pasta! Bucatini is long, thick pasta with a hole running through the center. The hole allows the pasta to soak up the sauce. Carbonara is traditionally made with guanciale (cured pork) but I like to make it with crispy prosciutto which is easier to find […]
Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken Soup

My Salsa Chicken Soup is so easy to make – perfect for a busy weekday dinner (a family favorite!) or cozy weekend supper. I used Gunther salsa fresca (made in Richmond, Virginia), in my soup, but you can substitute your favorite mild salsa.
Mosaic Potato Corn Chowder

On blustery cold winter days, there is nothing better than a steamy bowl of homemade soup to keep you and your family warm and toasty.
Lillet Blanc Spritzer

Lillet is a French aperitif made from Bordeaux wine and fruit liqueurs. The fruit liqueurs are made by steeping fruit peels in distilled spirits. Lillet makes absolutely the most divine spritzers. Combine Lillet Blanc, prosecco and seltzer water with a little lemon wheel garnish and it will transform the most dull chilly winter evening into […]
The BEST Juicer -Fluicer by Dreamfarm

This is the BEST citrus juicer! The Fluicer is an easy squeeze citrus juicer that folds completely flat for space-saving storage – fits flat in your kitchen utensil drawer. Three sizes – orange for oranges, yellow for lemons and green for limes. (I use my lemon Fluicer for my limes.) Strains out the seeds so […]
Gardner’s Spritz

Fanciful Elderflower flavors in a sparkling cocktail. Empress 1908 Elderflower Rose has a rich aroma and a surprisingly understated floral palate. With exquisite citrus and spice notes and a hint of sweetness.
Maiden’s Prayer Cocktail

A delicate blend of Cointreau, gin, lemon and orange juice. This cocktail is the answer to my prayers!
Sweet Cherry Amaretto Margarita

Amaretto adds the perfect sweet nutty flavor to my sweet cherry margarita.
Cherry Bourbon Amaretto Sour

One of my favorite cocktail ingredients is amaretto. It adds a nutty sweetness to my cocktails. My Cherry Bourbon Amaretto Sour is the perfect cocktail to sip outside around the fire pit or inside next to a cozy fire.
Cava Cava Orange Martini

When you see Cava Cava oranges in the grocery store, I encourage you to pick up a bag or two! You’ll find them in season between December and April. Cara Caras are a type of navel orange, but they have a surprise inside! The ones that are labeled “pink inside” are just that – a […]