Whenever I'm out eating at an Italian restaurant and am craving pasta, I tend to steer towards the penne alla vodka. Regardless of how many good choices there are on the menu I know later on I'll regret not sinking my teeth into the rich,...
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...
I was at a food event recently and made a new friend that just couldn't remember my blog name at first. When searching for my handle they asked, "What was it again, Cute in Cashew?" I chuckled but then though hmm maybe they're on to...
Last week I did a round up of Thanksgiving crafts to help decorate for the upcoming holiday. Now that your tables and setting are going to look all pretty I figured I'd follow up with inspiration for recipes! 1. Pumpkin Macaroni and Cheese, Pumpkin 'n Spice 2. Bourbon...
City Vineyard is a cute spot along the Hudson that I've been wanting to check out for a while now. Sami and I like to go running along the path over there and always pass by it but have not had the chance to stop...
Sous vide cooking deserves way more attention from home chefs than it currently receives. I only started cooking this way recently as you might have read in my earlier post on the topic. Cooking in this style however can free up your time and be...
I have a whooooooole lot of love for watermelon! As a kid, I used to love watermelon Italian ice (even if some were artificially flavored). Watermelon is so juicy and refreshing. I'm so happy that tomorrow is National Watermelon Day! For this week I did...
If you are looking to take a break from your standard go-to chilled glass of rosé but still want to something with a light and refreshing vibe then check out the round up of summer cocktails below. All are refreshing, chilled, and highlight the vibrant...
Cold creamy ice cream - what could be better to cool off with on a hot summer day? July 16th marks National Ice day so I wanted to do a round up of inspiring ideas to help celebrate. Whether you'll put going all out with...
With this lovely summer weather, it is time to bring on the backyard BBQs! You know what accompanies backyard BBQs? Pasta salad. And lots of it! I love traditional macaroni salads with elbow noodles, crunchy veggies, olive oil, salt, pepper, and a little mayo. However, if...