Stuffed Squash and Quinoa Salad
Some girls like shopping for clothes and shoes- me, I prefer shopping for food. On average, I am in a grocery store, gourmet food store, or farmers’ market 5 out of 7 days a...
Calling All Ugly Tomatoes
Tomorrow morning you’ll find me with tomato juice dripping down my chin at the Nashville Farmers’ Market. It’s time for the Ugly Tomato Festival! In addition to a contest for the Ugliest Tomato in...
Colorful Veggie Slaw
When it comes to food, I have a very short list of dislikes. For many years, slaw was at the top of that list, but not too long ago I began to realize that...
Deal of the Day – The Cupcake Collection
Know what you get when you cross a room full of girls with a box of Cupcake Collection cupcakes? Noises that are almost obscene, that’s what. You should know that I’m not one of...
Grilled Pepper Poppers
If you’ve been to a farmers’ market recently, chances are you’ve noticed baskets overflowing with peppers of all sorts, and this is a great way to take advantage of the crop! Let me tell...
And The Results Are In……
The secret is out. Remember how I said I was attending the Nashville Lifestyles Bartender Bash on Thursday? Well, I sort of left out a bit of info- I was actually judging the competition....
Bartender Bash
Have you noticed that I delight in uncommon cocktails? I thought so. So do you think there is any chance that I would miss out on an event that highlights the creative genius of...
Cajun Lemonade
While in San Francisco a couple of years ago, my husband and I dropped into Cantina, a funky little lounge next door to the Hotel Rex. With its lack of signage and the fact...
Fresh Tomato, Ricotta and Artichoke Pasta
Sometimes the best recipes start with one simple ingredient. In this case it was my friend Kathleen’s roasted garlic & basil ricotta. I knew I wanted to use it in some sort of dish...
The Glory of Cheese
I have a new friend. Her name is Kathleen and she makes cheese. Really good cheese. And tomorrow she will introduce her cheese to the world. Okay, maybe not the world, but at least...
