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Romesco Sauce for the Holidays!
We had such a fun Spanish winetasting at the Greene's the other night - wish you were there:) The Romesco sauce was a big hit, and I promised to post the recipe to my blog. If you are not familiar with Romesco sauce, it is Spain's answer to Italy's red sauce....
A Gaggle of Googlers and Other Pix
Hey! Here's more great pictures from the fun foodstyling class. See the "Google This" post for the recipes for these delicious treats.
Google This!
A fun gathering of Google folks and I spent an afternoon last week creating and eating delicious holiday treats. Here's a sampling of the finished products...and the proud creators! And of course, the recipes the fun food stylists used is right here, too. (Check out...
Cookie Swap!
It was rainy and cold outside Wednesday - but warm and cozy inside. The delicious smell of sweet cookies wafted down the hall. Twenty of us of were baking, tasting and laughing as we shared stories and fun. There's nothing better than a cookie swap! So round up a...
TDay Countdown
It's that time of the year. Time to start pulling out the recipes, deciding which oldies are still goodies, and what new ones you are willing to try. I was born on Thanksgiving, as was my sister, interrupting our mother's turkey day celebrations 11 years apart - of...
It’s That Appetizer Time of the Year!
This is the time of year thoughts of delicious appetizers float thru my mind daily. So here are two of my favorites to add to your repertoire. Easy, quick and impressive, they can be made ahead of time, and just put together right before your gathering - whether it is...
You Want to Take Them Home With You!
Since it is November and a special time of the year to say thanks, this is my profound thanks to all the wonderful help I receive when teaching classes at the Cooks Warehouse. (Thanks too - to Wendy Allen, the director of the cooking school. You are the reason that...
Celebrate You, Celebrate Me, Celebrate Life!
Sunday was a fun day filled with food, friends and Pomegranate Sparklers! I held a class for the Wellness Center at Piedmont Hospital – in honor of breast cancer survivors and friends. The room was filled with beautiful people and lots of pink. Representatives from...
Committee 0f 200 Dinner
A fascinating group of women convened in Atlanta last week – The Committee of 200. These 400+ movers and shakers aresome of the world’s most successful women entrepreneurs and corporate leaders. They represent over 100 industries in the U.S., Europe, Asia, Canada and...
My Three Favorite Inexpensive Wines at This Very Moment…
When someone asks me for a recommendation for my favorite delicious but inexpensive wine, I always have to preface my answer with “this is My Three Favorite Inexpensive Wines at This Very Moment…So, as promised to my readers of The Friday Four, here are the wine notes...
Chicken For Julie, Julia and Us!
This August, almost 50 years after the book was published in America, Julia Child's ode to the food of France, “Mastering the Art of French Cooking" was number one on the New York Times Bestseller list in the “How To” category. How amazing is that? Because of the fun...
Tea for Two
When I looked at the beautiful women gathered last Saturday at Cancer Wellness - I got choked up. What a incredible group of survivors, each with their own story of perseverance and bravery. How lucky I am to get to work and share with them! And not only are they...
Turning Point Dinner
Last night I was off to the suburbs – to the lovely land of Sugarloaf in Duluth, Georgia. Yours truly, a couple of super assistants, a generous family and fun guests all participated in a benefit dinner for Turning Point, a women’s healthcare center in Alpharetta. The...
Taste Club South America
Too much fun at the Taste Club last night! That's my monthly wine and food pairing dinner held at Cooks Warehouse Brookhaven. We tasted 9 wines from South America and ate like cowboys - Churrasco style Steak with Chimichurri Sauce and Peruvian Potatoes. Here's a...
Couples Retreat
We had a grand time at the Wellness Center's Couples Retreat last weekend - including making our own lunch! I provided the recipes and a little assistance, and everyone just jumped in. How much fun it is - to cook and eat together. Thought I'd share our dessert...
Piedmont Auxiliary Makes Things Happen!
I had the pleasure of catering a brunch for the ladies of the board of the Piedmont Auxiliary last week. How much fun to hear about all their activities for the hospital and Cancer Wellness at Piedmont. It took them over and hour just to report back in on the projects...
Seasonal Delights – Eat Like There’s No Tommorrow
My friend and fellow chef, Hans Rueffert appeared on the Cooks Warehouse Stage at the Decatur Book Festival today. Hans loves fresh, seasonal food and his demo did not disappoint: beautiful fresh zipper peas and fennel. His book, Eat Like There's No Tomorrow is a...
Life’s A Beach!
Last week, Cancer Wellness at Piedmont hosted their annual "Life's a Beach! Party". What fun to see flip flops and beach wear on the folks that were dancing and rocking out. A fabulous band, "Just Friends" made waves with the music of Motown, Jimmy Buffett and Marvin...
It’s Been a Pink Week!
For those of you that see me often without a chefs coat on - you'll know that I love the color pink. And this week I had so much fun being "in the pink", with lots and lots of beautiful women. The week contained the Pink Carpet Gala, a fun evening celebrating breast...
Delicious Home Made Pita Chips for Dipping!
Easy, Flavor Filled Chips You Can Make Yourself:6 Whole Wheat Pita Pockets¼ Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil¼ Cup Fresh Lemon Juice½ Tsp Freshly Ground Black Pepper1 Tsp Ground Cumin1 Tsp Curry Powder (or Garam Masala)1 Tsp Turmeric1 Tsp Kosher or Sea Salt½ Tsp Garlic...