The last two months have been a blurry adventure! On March 21st our daughter Mila, came into the world. Words cannot express the joy and awe we’ve felt in her presence these last 60 days. I felt the deepest love and infatuation imaginable and the most frustrated, anxious and overwhelmed in the same day. It’s […]
If you’re a regular reader you know how much I love Mediterranean food, and when it comes to hummus there’s no exception. In my opinion hummus is one of the best tasting and healthiest condiments of all time. The first time I tried making hummus myself I was amazed at how easy it was, especially […]
A few years ago a friend of mine requested I make no-bake cookies for her bridal shower. At that point I’d never heard of “no-bakes” and had to do a little research to make sure I make the right thing. There’s a handful of different techniques for making them, some more traditional recipes call for […]
My husband Jesse comes from a large Italian family. He was raised on homemade pasta, lots and lots of cheese and of course every meal was accompanied by enough bread to feed a small country. Jesse is a major bread lover. Theres a photo of him as a toddler that I adore, where he’s fallen […]
I found inspiration for this recipe while reading through some of the notes I made from our summer trip to NYC and Europe. I remembered a lovely appetizer I had at the Bowery Meat Company in New York with thinly sliced zucchini, feta and pistachios. My salad version of the dish is incredibly simple, light […]
So much has happened since I last posted. The summer flashed before my eyes, my husband and I found out that we’re pregnant! We took a two week trip to Europe, although it was without wine and mostly struggling through nausea and jet lag, we still had the time of our lives! I took a […]
Todays recipe, part two of my Mediterranean recipe series, was inspired by the Greek restaurant down the street from my apartment. It’s my go-to spot when I’m too tired to cook because their menu is healthier than most other quick-food options, which I love. We’ve been eating there a couple times a week lately because […]
If there was one type of cuisine I I could eat everyday and not get sick of it, it would be Mediterranean without question. I love all the different flavors and spices from cumin and paprika to roasted red peppers, kalamata olives and feta cheese. Then there’s the warm homemade pita bread and hummus drizzled […]
Nothing reminds me of summer more than fresh, grilled corn on the cob. As a kid I loved to help shuck the corn. I’d peel back the layers of husk and discover the plump, juicy, golden kernels beneath. Being involved in the cooking process created a sense of ownership of the food that made me […]
When life gives you Meyer Lemons…preserve them! At my local farmers market this weekend I found these gorgeous, fragrant Meyer Lemons that I just couldn’t resist. Meyer Lemons are a variety mostly available in the winter and spring months. They are a little smaller and have a sweeter flavor than traditional lemon varieties and are considered […]
Pesto is one of the most versatile sauces around. It can be used as a dip, a spread or a pasta sauce, to flavor eggs at breakfast, soups and sandwiches at lunch and adds the perfect highlight of flavor to roasted meats and vegetables for dinner. But I think my favorite thing about Pesto is […]
