Earlier this week I posted a recipe for pumpkin risotto and I wanted to share how to peel and dice pumpkin to prep it for cooking. To be honest, this is something I Googled before I got started on the recipe as the description in the recipe I modified was very vague. There were a couple…
This chicken enchilada bake is my new go-to for any occasion that needs a casserole. Or simply when I’m in the mood for something hearty and spicy, but don’t want to make chili. It’s a lot like regular enchiladas, but instead of rolling up the tortillas, they’re layered like a lasagna. How’d this recipe come…
I tried making marshmallow at home … and they’re unbelievably easy! The timing was perfect since we finally got our Fall cold spell here in Florida. Hot chocolate and marshmallows is a great morning or afternoon treat and we like to have Smores in the backyard fire pit with our guests.
This recipe is perfect for enjoying with a cup of hot chocolate and warming up on a cold day. And, oddly enough, it actually comes from a bed & breakfast in the warm tropical island of Key West, the Grand Guest House. If you’d like to warm up even more on this cold winter morning …
We kicked off the autumn season in our house this week with this pumpkin risotto. It may still feel warm here in Florida during the first week of October, but we’re enjoying the flavors of fall. This recipe was inspired by my trip to Zurich this summer where I visited the first vegetarian restaurant in…
I can’t think of a better way to kick off the fall season than with a glass of spice infused Autumn Sangria. My good friend, Maranda, gave me this recipe years ago and I always make a batch around Labor Day to celebrate the coming of Fall. The sweet cinnamon and apple flavors combined with red wine…
This Whole 30 butternut squash, bacon, and sage recipe is a great savory Thanksgiving side dish for the diet-conscious. (Whole 30 is a diet that limits sugar and processed foods). It’s really easy to make, and with a few tricks and tips I have for you below, it doesn’t take much time. My first tip,…
This is a get outside and go hiking-climbing-fall-leaf-collecting-pumpkin-picking kind of breakfast. Eat your heart out Kashi.
Here’s a great pumpkin cream cheese muffin recipe to warm you up this fall season. It comes to us from the B Street House Bed & Breakfast in Virginia City, NV. There are two things in this recipe that make your taste buds leap off the charts — it’s spicy like gingerbread and it has…
Inez with Christopher’s Inn gave this recipe to me a few years back. Her inn sort of becomes a factory for these things in October as she bakes them for her family, friends, church and anyone smart enough to take a loaf.
As much as I love the autumn season, back home in Florida we still have the air conditioning cranked and we’re just pretending it is fall by decorating everything in orange. Forget pumpkin spice lattes, we’re still sipping iced coffee and fighting off hurricanes and tropical storms. And while I love the idea of pumpkin spice, all…
My friend Nelson recently sent me a copy of his Portuguese Travel Cookbook, and having skimmed through the stories and photos I couldn’t wait to try out this Portuguese sausage skillet dinner recipe! The book is much more than just recipes; it’s wonderful collection of stories about life and food in Portugal. From what makes Vinho…
If there’s one thing we can’t get enough of, it’s peanut butter. It’s Pete’s favorite sweet and my favorite nut butter. I’ve even stashed a few individual packets of peanut butter in my carry on for a healthy on-the-go snack that I’ll typically pair up with an apple or banana when I’m traveling. Recently, I…
This autumn-inspired salad is one of my favorite pear recipes as it’s a great way to indulge in some fall flavors without the guilt. As I’ve mentioned before (and as evident on my Instagram feed), food is a big part of the reason I travel. As a food and travel blogger, when I’m visiting another…
Looking for an unique twist to a traditional pumpkin dessert? How about one with a creamy coconut twist. I usually associate pumpkins with autumnal spices such as cinnamon and nutmeg, recipes that comfort you on a cold winter day. So I didn’t expect to stumble upon them in tropical Southeast Asia. As it turns…
Is there anything more comforting than a bowl of hot creamy soup when there’s a chill outside? Butternut squash is one of my favorite fall flavors. I’ve paired it with smokey sage and bacon to make a hearty pasta dish and have even roasted it just plain with salt and butter. This recipe below comes…
Having just returned from South Africa the week of Christmas, half my mind is still on safari and the other half is in holiday mode. It’s a strange place to be. To balance this out, I’ve got a new recipe I’m sipping while going through photos and catching up on posts. Well, it’s not really…
I love when I get new recipes from Chef’s around the country. Whether it’s one of my “recipe souvenirs” or just something seasonal such as this great fall salad recipe. This one comes from Travaasa in Austin, Texas, where they really infuse local culture in their resort activities. They have things like harmonica serenading lessons,…
I’m gearing up for my 2nd marathon – the Marine Corps Marathon in Washington, D.C. It’s now less than a month away and as my excitement increases … so does my appetite! The calories expended during our longer training runs (14 miles to 20 miles) has me hunting for more creative and tasty ways to…
I once made this cheesecake on Daytime … in under 4 minutes! Now, that being said … you actually need about 45 minutes to put it all together and another hour to bake it. But, if you’ve never made cheesecake before, don’t be intimidated. It’s actually quite easy. The hardest part is not eating all the creamy pumpkin-y batter right out of the bowl!
“experience nature and the seasons through fine food, while bringing the exotic to your table … ” I just love a challenge. And this month, Marx Foods is daring foodies to a Blogger Mushroom Recipe Contest. Each blogger that signed up received samples of a couple of different types of mushrooms to experiment with and create an original recipe.
After driving through the valley, the town of St. Helena was a sweet surprise. It was green. The town was reminiscent of a movie set … only more real and organic. And the road to Glass Mountain Inn was uphill, winding, and every turn had another view of a sparkly vineyard.
Susanne at Arthur Morgan House Inn sent me a recipe that gave me the opportunity to use a new apple baker. Baked or Sauteed? A sort of apple cook-off. A contest. A duel. An absolute apple taste test.
I’m a girlie girl. I can’t look my food in the eye. I was even considering buying a barbie pink grill yesterday … and unless my foodie friends came over it would probably only see vegetables. So … I tackled the one recipe that didn’t involve prepping fresh fish or smoking ribs (although I’ll love eating them both!). Pumpkin Mango Soup.