Wine can be an intimidating subject! There is so much out there to learn about wine it's hard to even know where to start. It was at an event back in November when I met Leslee Miller, a fabulous sommelier and the owner of Amusée...
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...
Over the years, I've built up a solid collection of kitchen equipment, gadgets, and housewares. So when it comes to the holidays and I'm asked what I would like as a gift it's really hard to say because I don't necessarily need anything. There is...
For 2018, better health and wellness is a major theme I’m going to be pursuing. Over the last year or so, I’ve started to develop a larger interest in essential oils, aromatherapy, finding ways to relax/recharge, and of course taking a closer look at my...
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...
My mom's side is Italian so I did grow up on a lot of Italian style dishes including lots of pasta! I have a pretty big weakness for pasta. Especially when it's dosed in a rich and creamy sauce. For this dish, I created a luxuriously...
Last month I had the opportunity to attend a wine tasting event hosted by ALDI! It was located at Corkbuzz wine bar in NYC (one of my favorite after work spots). They did a really nice job of setting up various red and white wines...
Can you guys believe it's December? Not just December but we're already creeping pretty close to MID December. Feels like Halloween was just yesterday! In no time at all, holiday parties are going to be in full swing. Every great holiday party (in my opinion) starts...
I thought I would take a break from all the baking recipes going on my blog and switch it up with a nice crisp and refreshing salad! This is a recipe for one of my favorite go-to salads, it's great because it can be made...
Tis the season to be merry! I'm sure everyone's calendars are already filling up with get togethers, holiday parties, family gatherings, etc. If you're scratching your head trying to think about what you can bring to your next soiree then honestly you can't go wrong...