Want a guaranteed over the top delicious green salad? Try this recipe from Canlis Restaurant in Seattle, Washington. It is fantastic. I remember reading many years ago that this salad was named the best salad in the country. This just might be true. Try it and see what you think! SERVES:  4 to 6 INGREDIENTS […]

  This is the best clam chowder I have ever tasted. I love fresh, healthy food, so when you read that the last ingredients added to this recipe are fresh lemon juice and herbs (parsley, chervil, chives, tarragon, thyme and basil), you know you are in for a gastronomique treat.   Leave it to the […]

My friend, Dorothy, loves lemon drops. Since it was her birthday last night, she decided to drop by with a group of friends and have her husband, Fred,  make lemon drops for the whole group. This is not a drink for the faint of heart!   So, I pulled out some cheese and crackers and […]

  Holidays are always a fun time to connect with family and friends. July 4th is no exception. We have friends from Florida, Nevada and California who join us every year, and of course, the Blue Baker,  granddaughter, is the first off the plane. Mr. Baker is beautiful today and we have a great weekend […]

  The hottest new tequila that’s selling off the shelves is Uno Dos Tres Organic Tequila, a new line of tequila launched this year by tequila master, David Ravandi. David can make a great tequila drink from just about anything. He pairs the ingredients to his Uno, Dos or Tres bottles of tequila. Lucky for […]

Photo Courtesy Wolfgang Puck   Wolfgang Puck’s food is creative, beautifully presented, healthy and easy to prepare. Try this chicken recipe with garlic and fresh parsley next time you want to impress your family or friends. SERVES  4 INGREDIENTS 4 chicken breast halves, boneless, skin-on12 cloves garlic, peeled1/4 cup Italian parsley leavesSaltground white pepper2 tablespoons […]

This melon and prosciutto with mint vinaigrette recipe is healthy, easy to prepare,  and takes about 10 minutes to make. You can use any type of melon that is in season. I love it because it can be made in advance, kept in the refrigerator and is ready to serve after guests arrive.   SERVINGS: […]

  This delicious Grilled Salmon with Citrus Salsa Verde recipe is an adaptation from Giada De Laurentis on the  Food Network. Now, I consider myself something of an expert when it comes to salmon, but I must admit the fresh citrus juice of oranges and lemons, combined with fresh mint and parsley,  give this dish […]

      Singita’s Executive Chef Lorraine Pienaar shares her exotic recipe for Pan Seared Scallops with Amarula Onion Puree that is a featured dish for guests finishing their afternoon safaris in South Africa. I have never come across a recipe that calls for a finely chopped, almost powdered crispy bacon.     If you’re […]

What inspires a cocktail in Kruger National Park at Singita Ebony Lodge in South Africa? With thoughts of safari and “Africa’s Big Five,” head bartender, Enuel Sibuyi, shares his favorite signature cocktail recipe named and created by Jurgen E. Falcke.   INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 Dark Rum 3/4 Grand Marnier 1 piece orange peel   DIRECTIONS […]