Leave it to Wynn’s head cake artist, Flora Aghababyan, to create an over the top gingerbread house. Look a little closer and it’s a reproduction of the Wynn Resort Las Vegas, side by side with the Encore. This takes the idea of a holiday gingerbread house to a whole new level. Are those really the […]

So I must admit, my downfall is Chef Mark LoRusso’s Chocolate S’more Doughnuts at Wynn Resort’s  Botero Restaurant. Last evening, I had to introduce my “Blue Baker” to this over the top, melt in your mouth, can’t get enough dessert. Honestly, this has no connection whatsoever to my memories of roasting marshmallows over a bonfire and putting between […]

This Grilled Mussels with Red Onions, Garlic and Basil recipe is from Brazil’s fabulous  Ponta Dos Ganchos.   Chef Luiz Salvajoli shares his unique combination of fresh ingredients in this fabulous mussel dish that takes advantage of the local seafood caught nearby. I love healthy recipes that are easy to prepare, but have a twist. The […]

This Oysters with Cucumber and Mint Vinaigrette recipe is simple to prepare and absolutely delicious to eat. I discovered this fabulous dish when visiting Ponta Dos Gonchos, located  on a tiny island off Brazil called Florianopolis.  Talented Chef Luis Salvajoli served the most wonderful seafood throughout our stay, with a flair for combining unique, always fresh ingredients. […]