Are you looking for an easy seafood chowder recipe?  Well, look no further. Today, I’m bringing you one that’s served in  the middle of the Indian Ocean at one of the most beautiful hotels in the world. Four Seasons Seychelles just might be the dreamiest place on earth. Buckle your seat belt, because half the […]

Last week I tasted the most addictive power bars at The One & Only Palmilla in Cabo San Lucas. The One and Only  is definitely one of Mexico’s hottest hotels, so it’s no surprise that their award winning spa would feature some healthy, fabulous “energy” bars. I discovered these power bars after a big work out at […]

Count on the Four Seasons Resort Hualalai  to create fabulous, healthy salads using seasonal fresh ingredients. This is one of my favorites right now at Beach Tree Restaurant. SERVES: 1 INGREDIENTS 9 each shrimp halves (cut in half lengthwise, steamed for 3 minutes and cooled) 3 each orange segments 3 each papaya wedges 7 each baby […]

Celebrity Chef Giada De Laurentiis is one of my favorite chefs. This Rigatoni with Vegetable Bolognese Recipe is classic Giada, whose dishes take advantage of  fresh herbs and vegetables. Just hearty enough for the cool months of winter, try this wonderful recipe the next time you want to elevate your “go to” pasta evening. SERVES: 6 […]

Overnight Breakfast Casserole. What’s better  than a “go to” dish that can be prepared the day before? That’s my kind of meal. Simple and no fuss. It’s included in my Holiday Planning Post  Grocery List of ingredients for food shopping – my secret to stress free holidays. INGREDIENTS 12 slices whole wheat bread, crust removed 1 […]

  Every year I need to rerun this post for “Party Mix,” “Nuts N Bolts” or “Doo Dads.” My family expects bowls of this addictive snack for Christmas.  I start making the mix mid November and put in the freezer before adding the liquid ingredients. Each bowl is labeled for a particular family member. This solves the […]

Homemade croissants. Who doesn’t love the smell of croissants and breads emanating from ovens in a French bakery? Let me share the secret for bringing these intoxicating aromas of freshly baked, French style croissants into your kitchen without the slightest fuss. Williams Sonoma has the answer. Hand made by Master Pastry French Chef, Jean-Yves Charon, […]

So, does it drive you crazy trying to keep gravy hot during Thanksgiving, Christmas or any holiday turkey dinner? Nothing worse than cold gravy on stuffing, right? I finally decided I would put away all my fancy gravy boats and get a couple of inexpensive thermal ones seen in the photo below – one for […]

Can it be time for Thanksgiving already? Whether it’s a holiday meal with friends and family, food culminating with a turkey dinner is a colossal undertaking. Try some of my shortcuts to make this day a little easier. Anything I can do to simplify the day works for me. Since the meal is traditional and […]

This Salmon, Dungeness Crab and Shrimp with Shrimp Sauce in Parchment Paper recipe is fabulous and unlike anything you have ever eaten. It’s a bit of work, but you can put the extra packets in the freezer and pull them out at a later time. My mother made this recipe when I was growing up. […]