There's nothing like a good, hot, gooey dip to go with your sip of wine on a cold evening. This baked ricotta dip can be thrown together in five minutes and makes a nice alternative to theĀ usual artichoke dip or baked brie that is often served for parties. What I really likeĀ is its perfect combination of sweet and savory flavors, in addition to … [Read more...]
I Can Bring Home the Bacon
If you remember the song "I can bring home the bacon," (dum, dum, dum, dum) "Fry it up in the pan," from the Enjoli Perfum commercial from the 80's, you are on my side of 50. Like the smell of bacon, that jingle stays with you forever. (Sorry, it'll be in your head all day.) When I was in culinary school and we were making a recipe with … [Read more...]
Entertaining in the Morning with Scones
I am an early riser, and by early I mean about 4:30 in the morning. During the work week I rise at 4:30am, meditate for 30 minutes and then pop over to LEAP Yoga to open the studio and practice with my sunrise yogis. Then it is off to 9 Rounds Fitness for some serious punching and then home before 7:45am to shower and start my … [Read more...]