Let’s Chat

Grab a cup of coffee or a glass of wine and join the conversation! This is a place for food chat of any kind – relating to the month’s featured topic, mistakes, successes, recommendations, time-saving techniques or tools. Submit your favorite recipe, let me know how you changed one of mine or simply add your comment(s) to the conversation!

Pomegranates!

Pomegranates are beautiful pieces of fruit!  Open them up to discover ruby red jewels of goodness that can elegantly adorn any dish!  One pomegranate can… [more]

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Pistachios!

Pistachios are one of my favorite nuts because of their distinctive flavor, color and health benefits.   They not only taste great when eaten alone, but… [more]

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Glögg

Glögg (pronounced Glug) is a traditional Scandinavian beverage served during the Christmas season.  It will warm you on a cold winter night, and fill your… [more]

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Soup for Supper!

The mention of soup and stews always conjures up comfort food and right now with the weather being chilly (well as chilly as it can… [more]

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Chimay Beer

Chimay is a unique brew in flavor and has a rich history that I feel is “Chat Worthy”. Chimay is a Belgian brew made by… [more]

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Thanksgiving Beverages!

Thanksgiving Beverages Thanksgiving dinner at our house would not be complete without perfectly paired wines!  To help keep costs down for a large gathering, I… [more]

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Winter Squash

Squash comes in many shapes and sizes, but the most common cooking varieties are butternut, buttercup, acorn and spaghetti.  Squash can be simply prepared with… [more]

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