Cool and refreshing to go with my b-b-q ribs! I was laying in bed this morning thinking about the baby back ribs my husband was going to smoke tonight. I knew they would be delicious because he does the best bar-b-q around. I think my dad taught him well and over the years my husband [...]

I love Chimichurri on this flank kebab. The color of the sauce is so vivid and pretty on the plate. I love flank steak. It’s one of those pieces of meat that a lot of people don’t know what to do with because it can be tough. I have cooked flank steak for years and [...]

Fredericksburg peaches — I finally bought some good peaches! Peaches, prosciutto, balsamic and honey. Perfect ingredients for a quick summer appetizer. Seems like I am always late on making it out to pick whatever fruit is in season. I have missed picking blueberries for about four years in a row. I have missed raspberry picking season for years. [...]

Such a simple appetizer that will be a hit at your next party. A couple of years ago I catered an “Old Hollywood” theme birthday party. It was such a fun party. It was a surprise party for the hostesses’ 40th birthday.  Her husband had a limo pick her and their kids up for dinner.  When [...]

Have any left over bread and vine ripen tomatoes? Panzanella is a tomato bread salad that is made with left over crusty bread and the freshest tomatoes and basil you can put your hands on. You can also use that leftover bread to make tomato bread soup. If you find yourself at a farmer’s market, [...]