Polvorosas – Venezuelan Crumbly Cookies

Polvorosas – Venezuelan Crumbly Cookies

The holidays are here, and hundreds of cookies are being made all over the United States. I am participating in the International Holiday Cookie Exchange. It is a food blogger online exchange of cookies from all over the world. Even though I am not much of a cookie...
Seckel Pear & Almond Custard Tart

Seckel Pear & Almond Custard Tart

Last weekend we had a lovely visit with the family from out of town, they were only here for one day, had different places to visit, and were coming to our house on a Sunday afternoon after lunch. I thought it was the perfect occasion to make some exquisite desserts....
Wilted Baby Kale and Roasted Squash with Apple Cider Sauce

Wilted Baby Kale and Roasted Squash with Apple Cider Sauce

Disclaimer: BrightFarms compensated me for my time to review their Baby Kale, and also provided a gift card to share with my readers so they could try the products as well. As the weather finally starts to cool down and the leaves are becoming blankets in the...
Seared Turnips with Compound Butter

Seared Turnips with Compound Butter

Enjoy the little things they say, and yet so often we take the small moments for granted. There is so much in my mind with all the events affecting the world and our community that I feel almost guilty writing about something so unrelated. We need these breaks though,...
Arepas Series Part One – Arepa Asada – Reina Pepiada

Arepas Series Part One – Arepa Asada – Reina Pepiada

After three years of blogging about food, I am finally going to post about arepas. There are few reasons I had not done it before, including the fact that when I think of arepas, I don’t think “recipe.” Arepas are more than a mere meal at any...
Wild Alaskan Salmon with Avocado & Mango

Wild Alaskan Salmon with Avocado & Mango

Raw food is always an easy go-to during the summer time in my kitchen. Although I still enjoy cooking with heat, especially on the grill or campfire, I love the simplicity of combining ingredients that taste great as they are, saving me time and sweat (literally)....
Farmer’s Market Visit + Seasonal Recipes

Farmer’s Market Visit + Seasonal Recipes

So you went to the market and got carried away, you came home with this beautiful haul of produce, and now you sit in your kitchen and ask yourself: what should I make with all of these? Well, you sound like me, and I am here to share with you some of the great dishes...
Strawberry and Almond Tart with Coconut Crust

Strawberry and Almond Tart with Coconut Crust

I can’t even believe we are half way through the year, but I know nobody wants to read about my busy life which is why I am going straight to the strawberries. Yes! June means fresh strawberries in Wisconsin. There is a very short window to get the most...