My favorite cocktail throughout autumn and winter is fall sangria. My good friend, Maranda, gave me this sangria recipe years ago and I always make some around Labor Day to celebrate the season. Mulled apple cider and wine, a bit of whiskey, and a generous handful of spices, it’s a flavorful taste of fall in each sip. Over the years, I’ve tweaked the recipe a little here and there, ...
We might do a big fancy brunch on the weekends, but microwave oatmeal is our go-to for a quick breakfast on weekday mornings. It’s Pete’s favorite breakfast. And since we’re working from home, we’ve perfected a toothsome flavorful bowl of microwaved oats with a variety of fun toppings so it never gets boring. There are lots of tips for you below to help you make the tastiest microwave ...
(Recipe sponsored by Naked Nutrition) This apple smoothie is my favorite breakfast as we transition into fall. The calendar might say it’s almost autumn, but the weather outside here in Florida certainly doesn’t feel like it. This blend of apples, oatmeal, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg tastes like apple pie. It’s heavenly! And the added protein from walnuts and Naken Collagen keep me full ...
Pasta Bolognese is such a popular comfort food, but do you know its origins? Bolognese is a kind of ragù (the Italian word for meat sauce), originally from the city of Bologna, Italy. It's a tomato-based meat sauce simmered low and slow with a trio of aromatics (celery, onion, and carrots) and a good dose of red wine too! What Is Pasta Bolognese? Typically, a Bolognese sauce has three ...
My favorite cocktail throughout autumn and winter is fall sangria. My good friend, Maranda, gave me this sangria recipe years ago and I always make some around Labor Day to celebrate the season. Mulled apple cider and wine, a bit of whiskey, and a generous handful of spices, it’s a flavorful taste of fall in…
We might do a big fancy brunch on the weekends, but microwave oatmeal is our go-to for a quick breakfast on weekday mornings. It’s Pete’s favorite breakfast. And since we’re working from home, we’ve perfected a toothsome flavorful bowl of microwaved oats with a variety of fun toppings so it never gets boring. There are…
(Recipe sponsored by Naked Nutrition) This apple smoothie is my favorite breakfast as we transition into fall. The calendar might say it’s almost autumn, but the weather outside here in Florida certainly doesn’t feel like it. This blend of apples, oatmeal, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg tastes like apple pie. It’s heavenly! And the added protein…
Porto Tonico, or, Port and tonic, is a light, slightly sweet and refreshing cocktail that’s easy to make. My affection for Port tonics began during our first night in Portugal while visiting Porto. We sipped them while watching the sunset over the Douro river at a wine-themed luxury hotel, The Yeatman. Throughout our stay there,…
Whipped ricotta dip is one of my favorite Italian-inspired dips to pair with charcuterie or snack boards as it is light, creamy, and very versatile. You can serve it with crusty bread, crackers, or sliced vegetables. And if there’s any left over, I like to use it in the morning as a spread for ricotta…
Roasted rapini is one of my favorite vegetables to serve with steak or salmon. It’s dark green, leafy, and slightly bitter. And that bitter flavor make it a vegetable that people either love or hate. I happen to love it! And I hope after making this roasted rapini recipe you’ll love it too. What’s The…
