It’s been so cold here in New York the past few weeks, that I’ve been making lots of stews and one pot suppers. Here’s one called Ribollita. It’s a Tuscan bread and vegetable “peasant” soup that I encourage you to try and to make your own. For me, it’s the fresh Rosemary that makes this dish – if you use … read more

The New Year’s menu was a big hit and it only took an hour to make! I wanted to let you know how the two different lobster preparations turned out. Lobster on the George Foreman Grill – This was so easy and fast! Two minutes of grilling resulted in tender, delicious lobster tail with no mess. Baked Lobster in Aluminum … read more

This is the first year my husband and I are in NYC together for New Years. Typically we spend it with his family in Puerto Rico; it’s always a big crowd, lots of food, music and dancing. But this year, it’s just the two of us, home in the City, slushing through the snow remaining from the “Day After Christmas … read more

We’ve been so (wonderfully) busy this holiday season with kids coming home, family from out of state staying over, catering parties and a party of our own (plus a new kitten!), that we plum forgot to make plans for New Year’s! For so many years, it was all about New Year’s EVE, but this year, I’m more interested in New … read more

The Cookie Exchange was lots of fun and well executed. We socialized, had snacks, lovely champagne and then each left with a massive goody bag of cookies. I served mine at a small cocktail party of my own the next day and to friends who dropped by after wards. It was great to have such a wide selection and to … read more