Europe

Blistered Shishito Peppers

Blistered Shishito Peppers

Well, we just got into the groove of hot days and cool meals, lighter fare and small bites as temps rose towards summer levels and…just like that we’re back in sweatpants and eating heartier bowls.  Still, I’m trying to channel warmer times and for that,…

Through our Irish Eyes

Through our Irish Eyes

The tales of #OurMilesThroughtheIsles continue across the water and into Ireland’s greener pastures. We spent a little more time in Scotland than in Ireland, but man, we sure jam packed our days on the Emerald Isle.

Postcards from the Scottish Highlands

Postcards from the Scottish Highlands

So many pictures can’t describe the beauty of the Scottish Highlands, but hopefully they make an impression. After getting a glimpse of the eastern side of the country last summer, Mom couldn’t wait to go back and see more, and I was more than happy to oblige. Truth…

Roasted Turkey Breast

Roasted Turkey Breast

Roasted turkey breast with a hint of French flavors, mustard and thyme rubbed underneath the skin for a moist, flavorful bird.

How to Throw a Picnic, the FancyPants Way

How to Throw a Picnic, the FancyPants Way

A picnic today because it’s summer and that is what we should all be doing, at least once this season. Outside weather permitting or inside on the floor, it’s a good idea anytime the stove needs to stay off. This takes us to Geneva, which…

A Mother’s Day Tea Party

A Mother’s Day Tea Party

The perfect tea party menu Saturday! Saturday!  It’s a happy chant for a happy day.  Mom and I are in Boston having some fun in the gorgeous sunshine before I have to be a grown up and do work and it’s been a good, stomach-satisfying…

Spanish Style Panzanella

Spanish Style Panzanella

Confession: I’ve been holding on on you.  I have some exciting news. Has anyone heard of Skillshare? It’s sort of an online classroom where you can learn to do things. Lots of different types of things.  Some classes are taught by professionals. Some are taught…

Sweet Potatoes, Three Ways

Sweet Potatoes, Three Ways

While I wrapped things up on my Middle Eastern Thanksgiving spread this past weekend, I have one more dish for your holiday table consideration just in cases that the flavors of the Middle East aren’t your cup of tea.  Maybe you prefer Caribbean.  Or French.…

Eat the World: Reykjavik

Eat the World: Reykjavik

Now that I’ve told you what I saw and did in Reykjavik, let’s talk about what I ate. Because that is just as (or more….depending on your point of view) important. Despite knowing that poor planning in this area could potentially lead to disastrous ends,…

See the World: Reykjavik and Surrounds

See the World: Reykjavik and Surrounds

It’s time to write, people. It’s time to write. For the past weeks I’ve been lucky enough to have my friends covering for me while I was out and about on vacation, and for also giving me time to recover the week I got back.…