“and so the adventure begins…”   It is always a bit frightening opening an empty book. Beginning to

“There are a few things in life so beautiful, they hurt: swimming in the ocean while it rains, reading alone

The most comforting autumn bakes, step by step, all topped with heavenly sage caramel!

Fresh and luscious Limoncello and fig tarts with wonderful walnut and rosemary crust.

When despair for the world grows in me and I wake in the night at the least sound in fear of what my life and

Wonderful, unique and surprising orange and vanilla baklava cake.

Gooey and pillowy brioche rolls with flowery notes

Silky smooth roasted sweet potato hummus with smashing sesame crackers.

A creamy gluten free almond and apricot clafoutis, spiked with sweet wine with lemon verbena infused creme fra

On May the 5th, the nature changed everything. These were the words speaking of a catastrophic eruption of Tei

Bacon, creme and cheese filled french classic.

I am a writer and my faith in the world of art is intense... — because art makes us take a journey beyond pr

Almond cake with luscious lemon curd and rose cream for any occasion.

Spring is the time of plans and projects. ~ Leo Tolstoy ~ Have I mentioned Tolstoy is among my favorites? True

Rich and sophisticated chicken and shrimp dish made quickly

An Alsatian classic tart with a few twists

Time seems to be disagreeing with me lately. I do not know where it is going, but it is running like quicksilv

Delightful chocolate cups, bitter on the outside with melting white chocolate orange blossom mousse inside, to

“When the Good Lord comes to doubt about the world, he remembers that he created Provence.” ~ Frédéric M

Pillowy brioche balls, oozing with chocolate

I have been on another cookbook shopping spree lately. My will trembles when confronted with pages filled of w

“I have come to the frightening conclusion that I am the decisive element. It is my personal approach that c

I want to live simply. I want to sit by the window when it rains and read books I’ll never be tested on. I w

I wish you never ending dreams And the longing to realize some of them I wish you to love whatever needs to be

Delightful butter cookies with maple vanilla glaze

A chocolate mousse is perhaps on of the best ways to enjoy chocolate where each spoonful is a sensation of tex

Classic French veal ragout, blanquette de veau, is simple pot of many flavors with little efforts to make it.

“Try to learn to breathe deeply, really to taste food when you eat, and when you sleep, really to sleep, Try

“Some stories don’t have a clear beginning, middle and end. Life is about not knowing, having to change, t

During these gloomy days (and believe me here it has been pouring too much even for one who doesn’t mind rai

A classic french beef and red wine stew - boeuf bourguignon. Perfect for entertaining and warming up when cold

Just before Christmas friends of ours have enriched my cookbook collection with a gem, one I’ve had my heart

Delightfully warming red lentil soup with taste of the orient

A little belated, but wholehearted Merry Christmas everyone! It’s the time of the year when hopping from tab

Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory. ~ Dr. Seuss ~ Christmas is blin

“It's the possibility of having a dream come true that makes life interesting.” ~ Paulo Coelho, Alchemist