Pinot Noir is one of my favorites wines, it’s easy to drink and pairs nicely with a lot of my favorite foods! Recently, the team at Peter Yealands reached out and asked me for a pairing recommendation for their Pinot Noir.  I’m an avid entertainer so...

Holiday season is officially upon us! This is my favorite time of year mainly because of all the entertaining opportunities. There’s nothing I love more than having friends over, decking out the house, and whipping up a few good recipes to enjoy. One of my favorite...

Are you a big fan of spinach artichoke dip like I am? Spinach and artichoke is a pretty popular combination and when you meld that together with creamy cheese, the flavors and textures are undeniably delicious. The dip is a great item to serve at...

I love entertaining friendly dishes. When a host has out a plate of colorful appetizers and wine glasses filled, I know it is going to be a good evening! My all time favorite appetizer to serve during the holidays is butternut squash on toast. The first...

The first thing you're probably thinking is honey has no business mixing with my avocado toast. That's where I will change your mind, forever. Second thing you might be thinking is what is raw honey? A couple of weeks ago in the ceramics studio one of...

I am constantly browsing through online recipes and foodie sites looking for inspiration and new ideas. One recipe I've seen pop up recently in multiple variations is for "monkey bread". Believe it or not, I've never made or tried monkey bread before! After seeing it pop...

I think I'm aiming for the title "Crostini Queen" over here. There are a handful of crostini recipes already on the blog such as the peach crostini with roasted blueberries and the beet and goat cheese crostini but I still just can't seem to get enough of these little...

Cinco de Mayo is one of those holidays filled with tons of drinking and eating. If you plan on going to a party and need something to bring, these empanadas are perfect. These “two-bite” appetizer sized empanadas are filled with spicy, smoky, chipotle chicken. You...

These pork meatballs topped with apricot jalapeno jam are a nice combination of  sweet and spicy. If you plan on entertaining in the near future, it’s great to stick toothpicks in them and serve them individually. Or if you’re not about to host a soirée,...