by Nancy Waldeck | Sep 26, 2014 | Soups, Salads and Sides, Taste and Savor, uncategorized
I just googled the phrase, “who invented the crockpot”. This is going to sound really sexist, but of course I thought it HAD to be a woman. Who else but a busy workingwoman would think of a way to quickly create a hot, nourishing dinner deserved by her family?...
by Nancy Waldeck | Sep 15, 2014 | Taste and Savor, uncategorized
Who can resist the fun alliteration of Zin aka Zinfandel with another “Z” word? Of course – not me! Not only do I love the fun rhyming, Zin was one of the first grapes I discovered. Not as you might suspect, with the sweet blush wine, White Zinfandel, but as...
by Nancy Waldeck | Aug 29, 2014 | Taste and Savor, uncategorized
Just in case you haven’t been to a grocery store, picked up a magazine or food section of the newspaper, watched the news or listened to the radio… ITS HATCH CHILE SEASON! Hatch Chiles hail from Hatch, New Mexico and their unique flavor, (and fantastic...
by Nancy Waldeck | Aug 8, 2014 | Soups, Salads and Sides, Taste and Savor, uncategorized
Most people are surprised when I tell them that gazpacho was originally made WITHOUT tomatoes. Yes, it’s true. The oldest version of Spanish gazpacho is thought to be from the area around the city of Cordoba, and was made with bread, garlic, oil and water! It was...
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 | Jul 11, 2014 | Taste and Savor, uncategorized
Well, unfortunately, this will be my last blog with Chef Nancy. I cannot say enough great things about her and all of the positive experiences I have had! I am going out with a bang and will share with you all one of the best recipes, ever. Chef Nancy made it for a...
