Blog Archives for category Culinary Conversations

A Charming Night in Covington, Louisiana

On our drive down to Baton Rouge for Thanksgiving this year, my husband and I decided to head down a… Continue reading »

Gobble! Gobble!

 Ah….Thanksgiving.  The food lover’s holiday.  A day to give thanks not only for all of our blessings, but for the… Continue reading »

Happy Birthday Menu!

Happy Birthday, Buon Compleanno, Bon Anniversaire… no matter how you say it, Birthdays are to be celebrated in a grand… Continue reading »

The Surprising Health Benefits of Coconut Oil

 I don’t know about you, but I was under the impression that coconut oil was one of those fats found… Continue reading »

Baked Sole with Preserved Lemon-Caper Relish

 The combination of flavors in this colorful relish really shines atop a buttery, baked sole filet.  Vibrant and super tart,… Continue reading »

The Oldest Known American Cocktail

  America’s first cocktail is also one of the world’s best.   Chilled rye whiskey slightly sweetened and flavored with a hint… Continue reading »

Gourmet’s ‘Walnut Date Bread’

Feeling just as excited as a kid on Christmas morning, I could not wait for a slice of this sweet… Continue reading »

Soul-Warming Chai Latte

When the weather starts to cool off each year, there are certain spices and tastes that we innately crave.  The… Continue reading »

‘Spinach Tart with Olive-Oil Cracker Crust’

If you love a delectable spinach pie studded with feta cheese like I do, this recipe from the June 2013… Continue reading »

Almond Biscotti with Marsala Wine

One of the most memorable after dinner treats that we had while in Italy, was in a small, family run… Continue reading »