If you’re someone who follows my blog then you already know that Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. But can you guess what part of the meal I love the most? I’ll give you a hint, it’s not the turkey. In fact, for me, and most […]
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Roasted Pears With Blue Cheese
It seems as though even before the clock struck twelve on September 23rd (the first official day of fall) everyone’s attention turned to apples, pumpkins and butternut squash. If you’re one of those people then you’re definitely in good company (me included). After all, what […]
Peach and Honey Goat Cheese Crostini
If you’ve been following this blog then you already know how much I love a local farm stand or farmers’ market. There’s nothing like seeing all the produce being sold fresh from the source to get my creative juices flowing. And, although I love coming […]
Leprechaun Approved Guinness Bread With Orange-Honey Butter
This one is going to be short and sweet (unlike a leprechaun) because, I’m ashamed to admit it, my knowledge of the history of St. Patrick’s Day is rather limited. Blame it on my Ukrainian roots and upbringing, or my general ignorance about Irish history […]
Black Beans With Avocado-Lime Crema
If you’re like me, you grew up eating canned black beans. And, if you’re like me, you’ve most likely found your favorite brand that you’ve been loyal to for years. They’re delicious, easy and a great last minute, healthy side dish, which is why I […]
Foolproof Parmesan Rosemary Biscotti That You’ll Love
I’ve always been a fan of biscotti but truly fell in love with this cookie on a family trip to Florence back in 2016. We stayed in the heart of the city just a few blocks from the Ponte Vecchio bridge. Around the corner from […]
Ukrainian Potato Salad (Olivye)
It seems that the older I get the more I feel myself wanting to get in touch with my Ukrainian roots. Having emigrated to the United States with my family at the age of nine, I spent most of my younger years poo-pooying Ukrainian (or […]
Winter Salad With Burrata And Balsamic Cherry Vinaigrette
All winter long I crave salads with gorgeous fresh vegetables and grilled stone fruit. The kind of salad you can usually throw together in a matter of minutes in the summer months but is a bit more of a challenge once the temperature dips and […]