My Story

I work full time as a meeting planner, but my favorite title of all is wife and mother. It's hard juggling all of it, and I find therapy in standing in my kitchen preparing and serving my family delicious food. Something magical happens around the dinner table and I want to inspire others to find joy in the kitchen and magic around their table.

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Mar 26, 2021
3 min

Monte Cristo Sandwich

Who remembers the Monte Cristo Sandwich at Bennigans? It was layers of deli meat, battered and deep-fried, then served with raspberry jam...

Jan 4, 2021
1 min

Spaghetti Squash in the Pressure Cooker

I have been a hold out on spaghetti squash, and wouldn't even consider it as an alternative to pasta. What was I thinking? 2020 was an...

Jan 4, 2021
2 min

Hamachi Shooters

In early 2013, Jim and I had some dear friends over for dinner, just two months after our first child was born. Our friends were...

Dec 19, 2020
3 min

Zuppa Toscana Lightened Up

If you are searching for a comforting soup that is light on calories and fat, I've altered Zuppa Toscana, a fan favorite, to make it...

Dec 19, 2020
4 min

Cocktail Crab Cakes

Some people may look at this list of ingredients and assume it's long and complicated. Please stop and look again, you likely have...

Dec 19, 2020
2 min

Breaking Traditions

In this strange year where not everyone will get to spend the holidays with extended family, it may be more important than ever to make...

Dec 16, 2020
2 min

Spiced Nuts

Once we are back to hosting parties and shindigs in our homes, put this make-ahead Spiced Nuts recipe on your menu. It feels special, and...

Oct 1, 2020
1 min

Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad

I am so happy that I took my friend's suggestion of ordering the Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad at Doc B's Restaurant + Bar. They have...

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