Everyone associates mint juleps and the Kentucky Derby, but with the Preakness race coming up this weekend I t

I am occasionally the lucky recipient of an invitation to visit a local restaurant and try some of their menu

A wonderful and flavorful rice dish perfect for a summer barbecue. Not your typical Mexican rice, this one is

Anyone who knows me at all knows how much I love margaritas; as a matter of fact my whole journey into the art

I had great plans for a Mint Julep this year that included strawberries. I've been making a new version of Min

I love doing these weekly posts with the Food Network. I'm forced to go beyond just making what strikes me at

One thing I never have to worry about is running out of ideas for cocktails each week. I've got more ideas tha

Over the past several years I've slowly but surely segued away from anything close to a 'standard' salad. I ca

Have you seen the movie 'Chef' (Jefe) with Jon Favreau?  I seldom go to the movies; preferring to wait until

Please don't yell. I know, I know; it's cocktail day. But I was stuck in the middle of a dilemma. Where you ar

Inspiration really does come in all forms. I know some people peruse volumes of cookbooks and magazines with p

Go on, share all your photos of flowers and tree bursting with blooms. I don't care. Much. I'm buying blooms s

If I did a simple poll I am betting that if asked, 'Did you like asparagus as a kid?' that the majority respon

I was sent a couple of gorgeous glasses from my cousin who had split up items from my Aunt Eddie and Aunt Pats

I know better but I've done it again. Eager to have spring start and not content to just buy some basil at the

Yes I just did another recipe recently for smashed potatoes; guilty as charged. As a matter of fact, it was be

Did you know that March 25th has been deemed Chocolate Peanut Butter Day. I'm not sure who makes up a calendar

I caved; I saw a bandwagon and I jumped on it. And I'm hooked too. What you say? Homemade baked doughnuts. I'l

Have you heard about the craze over coffee with butter in it? It's a new fad and you know I'm not all that kee

Today is the last of Food Network's series on Comfort Foods; as we move into spring, our theme will transition

You say Macaron and I say Macaroon but despite the almost identical spelling and similar pronunciation, the en

Ready to get your Irish on? Here's a fun twist that will liven up any party! If you’ve never had a Guinness

A most unique flavor with lemon in the mix...and my favorite mashed potatoes!

Before the holidays got into full swing, I was offered an opportunity to review a very special cookbook by a m

The Classic Cosmopolitan Cocktail with Orange Infused Vodka

I've kiddingly said but maybe with some seriousness that I should do a Maple Bourbon Bacon cookbook. It all st

Many and I mean MANY years ago when I lived in a southern suburb of St. Louis, I used to frequent a neighborho

It's Girl Scout Cookie Time! Not that this news is surprising to anyone I'm sure; it is their time of year to

If it's Thursday that means it's Food Network's #ComfortFoodFest and I'm not sure much brings to mind comfort

Handed down from my grandmother through generations; this is our favorite soup.

Seriously this habit of posting late is getting to be a a true habit, good or bad I'm not sure. I just had a m

I spotted this recipe on the blog Sidewalk Shoes the other day that is so familiar to me and yet...I've never

A stunning dessert that is actually quite simple to prepare but will wow your guests!

I remember vowing that I would be sharing more salads didn't I? The thing with salads is that I so often just

My friend Bob and I were sitting around the other day and I was wondering what cocktail to make for Friday Coc

I mean it. Seriously. I can look at this recipe and wonder what is so magical about it but maybe that's the ma