Month

I love a good spa day so when my friend Ellen suggested a spa day AND lunch on our day off, I jumped at the chance. Our dear friend Sherry joined us and we started out early in the morning taking our time through the backroads chatting and catching up while looking at the lush...

This is a scrumptious appetizer and most of the items are always on hand for last minute entertaining! Roasted Red Pepper with Feta Crostini Ingredients 1 head of garlic 5 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 jar roasted red bell peppers, drained 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 1/2...

This is the second time we have had a BBQ class at our home. We do the preparing and side dishes inside and then take our cocktails outside to watch and learn while Mike shares barbecue tecniques and tips. As you can see we have one happy group, not to mention the fabulous Lori...

  We had a great class on Saturday evening! A group of girls planned a fun night out and we arranged a class specifically for them. Imagine my surprise when a taxi pulled up and a group of girls jumped out looking like they were from the cast of “Sex in the...

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 cup white sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/3 cup vegetable oil 1 egg 1/3 cup milk 1 cup fresh blueberries 1/2 cup white sugar 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup butter, cubed 1 tablespoon of lemon zest 1 1/2 teaspoons ground...

Last I was so looking forward to the horticultural meeting in Uxbridge as Maison Hogue’s owner was giving a talk on edible gardening. Just as I was about to leave for the meeting, the sky opened up and a huge downpour and rain storm ensued so I stayed home and kept my dog...

      Stem Gems by Chef’n These amazing little tools make light work of stemming a strawberry. Initially I wasn’t entirely sold on this little tools usefulness but after having 10 quarts of berries to stem I turned to the tool and WOW it is worth...

  This picture says it all! I was up first. Dog, cat and husband all still sleeping. Coffee made, 20 or so cookbooks and a cozy spot in the sun and I’m in heaven. I spent the morning pouring over my cookbooks for inspiration for my next set of classes and if I do say...