Hey Amy!

I love pineapple and lately I have taken to making dark rum and pineapple juice as my signature old lady drink.  Before you are offended, I have been creating my own idea of what the old lady in me will drink when I am 80 and waiting for William the nephew or Bleu the goddaughter [...]

I am feeling like having a get together.  My intentions are not to have too many people with too many dishes but I know who I am and that will certainly change.  Every list will grow.  My guest list, my menu and my plans will get larger with each passing day so I might as [...]

As you must know by now, I have a insatiable sweet tooth.  I rarely eat enough sweets to make me sick.  I wish I could stop.  Well, no, I suppose I am grateful that I never can stop.  I am enjoying finding more healthy ways to satisfy my craving.  This recipe does just that for [...]

My girlfriend Robin got me a fabulous book a few years ago called Highballs High Heels.  It says it’s a girls guide to the art of cocktails.  It has plenty of recipes that I will share with you here.  Today I am going to share a great idea for your next cocktail party–make creative and [...]

I am noticing fewer and fewer peaches at the market.  Soon we will have no more and it will be apple time!  I realized this morning I have not made a crumble yet this season so today’s recipe is a crumble.  Like most of the recipes I share, it’s very simple to create and is [...]

I am trying to incorporate the final berries of the season into just about every meal I make.  I made raspberry chicken last week and of course the simplest recipe of fruit salad for breakfast, lunch and dinner. This recipe is a classic.  I am certain many of you have had it at your mother’s [...]

Ahh chocolate–my favorite food group. I would enjoy chocolate at each meal if my waistline would allow it. I love the recipe I am sharing today because it allows you to feast on a small chocolate treat if you choose to make these tarts in a smaller size. I usually make tartlets instead of tarts [...]