Everyone loves Deviled Eggs - they are great for the upcoming holidays, or for a grab and go snack and certainly qualify as a Southern Staple at any occasion. Who doesn’t like a yummy bite that’s easy to make, easy to serve, easy to fill with creative custom...
Can’t wait to share some of my favorite pasta recipes with Christine and the folks at Atlanta & Company today! Did you know that pasta is one of the world's most favorite foods? Spaghetti, lasagna, rotini, tortellini - there are OVER 600 known pasta...
WOOHOO! In October, Squash, Pumpkins and Sweet Potatoes are all in season. I’m working with the fun folks at Atlanta & Company this morning to create three fun and different recipes, where any of the three delicious veggies can be used interchangeably! DID YOU...
Squash to Arugula, Basil to Beans – What to do with September Produce September in Georgia is still warm, and we’re STILL getting lots of great fruits and veggies to pair up for dinner. (WooHoo!) Here are the three easy recipes to enjoy the best of the season that I...
Travel, discovery, good food, laughter, fun? That's all part of a Buford Highway Farmers Market tour. Last night was no different! I led a group of culinary adventurers from Urban Explorers through my favorite spots in the market. As we toured, I pointed out...
Yup, the new school year has started, or is just around the corner. WooHoo! That gives us a whole new opportunity to send the kiddos with a yummy fast, easy and healthy meal for lunch. Here are three new recipes that are kid friendly and kid-tasted, easy to make...
Summer is not only the time of year melons are in season, but the Georgia heat and humidity makes them taste the best, too! Here are three quick and easy ways to share summer best melons: Prosciutto Wrapped Cantaloupe with Balsamic and Mint ½ Cantaloupe, seeded...
You don’t have to use Peaches just for cobbler or dessert – you can use the sweet juicy flavor of peaches to make delicious easy, cool, summery savory dishes, too! If you are excited about peaches like I am, check out the Georgia Peach website at http://gapeaches.org...
I love June! It’s all about cherries. Whether you like the dark sweet variety or the beautiful Rainier cherries from Washington State, this is your time of the year. Here are a couple of easy and beautiful recipes that can be made with fresh, (Yey!), or even frozen...
Summer’s here and its time to kick back and relax – here are three ways to use herbs to brighten up the flavor of foods from the fridge and the grill Kitchen Sink Pesto Kitchen Sink Pesto can be made with any kind of herb! 1 Garlic Clove 2 TB Tahini* 1 TB Lemon Juice...
Here in Georgia, strawberry season is winding down, and its Vidalia onion time here in Georgia! We love our Vidalia's here, but did you know that sweet onions are grown all over the world? Ours in Georgia are called Vidalia onions, Texas claims "Texas Sweets",...
Aromatic Strawberries lined up in the Market I’ve been home from Europe for a week now, ahhhhhhh…. Loved going from the ALPS to Alsace. Love traveling and sharing my love for wine, food and culture with others – but its great to be home, too! One of my favorite parts...
Spring has "sprung", the azaleas are blooming in Atlanta, and May seems as busy as December this year. But Moms Special Day is Coming Up, and we want to honor her and the other moms in our life. Don't make reservations - make brunch yourself with these easy and...
I don’t really LIKE packaged food. When the Food Should Taste Good folks contacted me to try their new hummus, I was skeptical. The cornerstone of my “eating better” philosophy of “stealth health” is cooking at home. I think making it yourself ensures that you...
Yesterday I had the pleasure of co-hosting “Girls Day In”, a program at the Thomas F Chapman Family Cancer Wellness Center at Piedmont Atlanta. Part of an ongoing series of “Girls Night In”, its one of my favorite ways to share good cooking, food and eating with...
