Nothing says fall is here quite like the arrival of crisp, sweet apples at the local market. I can’t resist filling up bag after bag from the bins overflowing with varieties I haven’t seen since last year’s debut. So, what better way to celebrate fall’s arrival, than with one of my fave apple tart recipes from NYT that celebrates its most-loved fruit?!!
Read MoreI definitely wouldn’t tout myself as a wine expert, but I’m quite familiar with different types of wines and brands. And French wines are just the best in the world. I do know that!
I first introduced you to the somMailier Wine Club back in February (read all about it here) and I am so excited to share a promo code with you today (grab the code at the end of the post) and tell you about their white wines and their rosè this time.
I really enjoy being apart of a wine club because it’s such a great way to taste new wines and expand your knowledge. If you consider yourself a bit of a sommelier and would like to discover some new blends — your favorite red seems a bit too sweet nowadays — or maybe you’re just looking for a no-hassle way to up your reserves, a wine club may be for you. There are so many things to consider especially as we approach the holiday entertaining season! It’s truly my favorite time of year but hosting a dinner party is difficult enough. Between entertaining guests and preparing food, picking a wine pairing can be an intimidating process.
Read MoreFrom TUL- CHI
Gracias. Grazie. Merci. Thank you.
With a name that literally means thank you, merci chocolates believe there is no better way of expressing heartfelt gratitude than with a gift that speaks for itself…”merci” chocolates. And well, I couldn’t agree more. Through the heart shaped logo, brand name and quality chocolate, merci encourages gratitude every day of the year. And I am so excited to team up with them today today to share someone I am incredibly grateful for everyday.
I nominate my dearest Katie … the friend I have never met in person but the sister I have known all my life ….
Chérie ❤️ Chérie ❤️ Chérie
Add a little bit of luxury and elegance to your day with everything that you do✨ ✨ ✨ ( listening to music, getting ready in the morning, sipping wine , flipping through a coffee table book.. cuddling the pups ..) I am so determined to make these quiet moments at home the best they can be as all of my travel plans are ruined yet again. I encourage you you to do the same!
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Just imagine this limited edition beauty accompanying you in all of your life’s adventures— decadent picnics, hiking adventures, cutting fresh herbs from the community garden, sharpening a set of artist's pencils for a mild afternoon of plein air sketching, helping you slice and peel apples, cube avocado , shave off a piece of citrus zest, open letters, and so on.
Read MoreFilleting and grilling a whole fish can seem intimidating, but it’s actually quite simple to do! While testing this delicious Yellowtail Recipe I couldn’t find snapper fillets, but I could find whole snappers.
No problem—filleting a snapper (or any other similar fish) is easy if you follow these steps.
Just be sure to use your sharpest knife, whether it’s a fillet knife or a chef’s knife. I highly recommend the Opinel FORGED 1890 7" FILLET KNIFE for all of your fish recipes.
Read MoreSince I intermittent fast on the weekdays..I really look forward to a pancake breakfast for dinner or as I like to say “BRINNER”.
Eggs or toast can be equally satisfying, but there’s something inherently special about pancakes. And these summery peach hotcakes are super flavorful, especially when you have good peaches from The Farmer’s Market.
Read MoreBrisket Enchiladas are a spicy comfort food meal that is easy to prepare. Brisket Enchiladas are made with spicy shredded slow-cooked brisket that is rolled up in tortillas with cheese and onions and then topped with red chile sauce and more cheese. Simply irresistible!! Of course you can make them with chicken or ground beef but I find brisket is a little more creative and tasty.
Read MoreThis garlic baked pork tenderloin with italian seasonings and a nice French country salad is one of my favorite summertime dinners! First off, everyone loves pork tenderloin, and this one has just enough interesting and surprising flavors to make it feel dinner party-worthy. I roast mine in the oven but this is a recipe you can throw on the grill too! Pork tenderloin is one of those cuts of meat that is made for serving a crowd too so you could easily scale this recipe up (buy a larger tenderloin) depending on your guest count, then slice it up and arrange on a big gorgeous family-style platter.
Read MoreAs you know, food is a big thing in my life – it is practically my life. One of the undeniably best places to eat in the world is right at home. And for ‘just a home cook like me’ knives hold a special mystery when it comes to chefs and the art of cooking. Knives are the most important and personal part of a chef”s tool kit. So much so that chefs take their knives with them from job-to-job like a photographer would their camera.
With fascination, I’ve watched chefs carefully, lovingly and with respect unwrap their knives from their knife rolls. So captivated by this…always.
Read MoreI so adore a beautiful subscription box that transports me somewhere else! I so love giving subscription boxes as gifts too because they are truly the gift that just keeps on giving. Discovering a single item that truly encompasses how much you care can be quite difficult. Whether it’s for their birthday or a holiday or it’s a simple token of gratitude, one way to guarantee you’re giving them something they’ll enjoy is by presenting them with a gift that keeps on giving. Translation: Invest in a themed subscription box they can be excited about for months to come. And imagine a subscription box that transports you to Provence without even leaving your own sofa! I am all for someone bringing Provence to my doorstep every season. What about you?!
Read MoreI view cooking as an artistic expression, a labor of love, an exploratory moment where time stands still- therapy even. I just really love testing new recipes, mixing unexpected ingredients, and playing with food and CRISTEL has just enhanced my creating experience with their cookware. Plus this was the the most perfect option for our “smallish” kitchen. Their removable handle concept is incredible and allows us to store all of our pieces in a single drawer!. (You can actually store up to 26 items in a drawer with CRISTEL) The different cookware can not only be stacked within one another to minimize space but also set easily in the dishwasher. And I can easily utilize every single burner on my stove at the same time plus I can get more on the oven rack making things very efficient for me. I can also use these to store food in my refrigerator eliminating the use of toxic plastics. (plus further saving cabinet space not having to fill it with tupperware type containers)
Read MoreBonne #FêteNationale à toutes et à tous !
🇫🇷 Happy 14th of July everyone!
About last night
Rodge joined me for a wine tasting with The Alliance Française de Chicago and that was a very nice surprise . He was very sweet and romantic and it was everything I needed! ( decade long relationships need sparks my dears)
Turns out Rodge loves Tavels and I love Bordeaux when it comes to French Rosè wines! But after learning more I need to get my hands on a really good Savoie . I think the Savoie is going to be the very Rosè that was made for Sam!
