by Nancy Waldeck | Feb 18, 2016 | Sweet Treats, Taste and Savor, uncategorized
What? You don’t know the date of National Chocolate Mint Day? Honestly, neither did I. Until a bottle of Brancamenta, a minty-fresh herbal liquor appeared in my mailbox. Accompanying the bottle was a note asking me to try it, and if I liked it as much as they...
by Nancy Waldeck | Mar 20, 2015 | Entrees, Brunch and Lunch, Sweet Treats, Taste and Savor, uncategorized
I’ve loved animals as long as I can remember. My mother used to tell the story of my playpen cookie sharing with our family boxer. I don’t remember him, but I’m pretty sure my love of dogs was born with his sweet face poking between the rails. We didn’t have another...
by Nancy Waldeck | Jul 18, 2014 | Appetizers, Sweet Treats, Taste and Savor, uncategorized
Crisp, Clean, Floral, Juicy, Berry Good…words that perfectly describe a fun evening of rose with friends. That’s exactly what we did with a diverse group of friends recently. By diverse, I mean we were all over the spectrum of wine lovers – from our gracious host that...
by Nancy Waldeck | Jun 20, 2014 | Appetizers, Entrees, Brunch and Lunch, Sweet Treats, Taste and Savor, uncategorized
I know you’ve heard of Andrew Weil – inventor of the Anti-Inflammation Diet, guru to the stars, advocate of healthy eating AND integrative medicine. I had the pleasure of seeing him in person at a conference a few years ago, and his presentation rocketed...
by Nancy Waldeck | May 1, 2014 | Entrees, Brunch and Lunch, Spicy Tuesday, Sweet Treats, Taste and Savor, uncategorized
Don’t you love a recipe that evokes oohs and ahhs from your guests? This one qualifies. Bright flavor from the fruit, rich flavor from the tea and a hit of ginger make it irresistible. Bonus! Its easy to make – even ahead of time. I had never tasted...
by Nancy Waldeck | Dec 23, 2013 | Sweet Treats, Taste and Savor, uncategorized
I am not a baker. Although you may see tantalizing cakes and cookies in my cookbook, on my website, in my blogs, posts and tweets, I am not a baker. What I am is a better-for-you translator and an tireless experimenter with those delicious pieces of sweet heaven...
