It was my birthday last week. Although the new number is daunting, I love birthdays. Not so much my birthday, I love celebrating my family and friend’s birthdays. As long as I remember the birthdays. Thank goodness for … [Read more...]
Cambozola and Pear Tart
September 24, 2012 46 Comments
I'm going to be a new Mama! A chicken Mama. My little baby chicks arrive soon and I'm over the moon excited. Ranger Craig spent the last few weeks building my super fabulous chicken coop. I think I nearly drove him crazy with my constant … [Read more...]
Stuffed Peppadews and Salsa Baked Cheese
December 28, 2011 13 Comments
I love peppadews. I really love them. I could pop a peppadew everyday. Especially if it's stuffed with cheese. I even tried stuffing peppadews with my beloved Rogue Smokey Bleu Cheese. Don't try that. It didn't work. So I decided … [Read more...]
Proscuitto, Arugula and Parmesan Party Starters
November 23, 2011 10 Comments
I popped into my local fish market (Gemini) the other day and was greeted by one of my favorite fishmongers, Chef Dave Gibson. I love chatting with Chef Dave. I love listening to the adventurous food stories from his days as a private … [Read more...]
Avocado, Tomato and Cucumber Salsa with Fresh Basil
July 15, 2011 2 Comments
I've got a big yellow bowl sitting on my kitchen counter. I love that bowl. It looks like sunshine. And it’s overflowing with all my beautifully delicious fruits and veggies. I also love my big yellow bowl because one of my dear friends … [Read more...]
Cucumber and Herbed Cream Cheese Sandwiches
April 5, 2010 Leave a Comment
Everytime I went to visit my Auntie M, she would always have prepared a beautiful platter of these divine little sandwiches. My Uncle Jim would pour my Auntie and I a glass of his favorite champagne and Auntie and I would have the lovliest visit … [Read more...]
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