Stories from the Kitchen, the Road, and the Heart

Notes from a Flavorful Life

Taste & Savor

Where recipes meet real life. Dive into globally inspired dishes, wine pairings, and behind-the-scenes kitchen stories—crafted to nourish both flavor and joy.

Spicy Tuesday

A  burst of bold. Explore the power of a single spice or seasoning and learn how to use it with confidence, creativity, and global flair.

Living & Eating Well

Reflections, tips, and real-life insights on savoring a flavorful, healthful life—on and off the plate. It’s wellness, Nancy-style: joyful, grounded, and full of taste.

Plan Your Escape

Plan Your Escape

The women of Pink Heals had another party on Thursday night - to plan fun vacations and learn how to document their...

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Some Assembly Required

Some Assembly Required

We needed a grill for our octopus. (That sounds really funny – but check out the blog from July 27th.) So we went to...

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Octopus for Dinner

Octopus for Dinner

I always have to hand it to my sister – she is fearless in the kitchen. Pat picked up some octopus in DC and we...

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BLT Steak

BLT Steak

That’s not Bacon Lettuce and Tomato – it’s Bistro Laurent Tourondel, a restaurant from a charming and celebrated chef...

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