Let there be lights

Let there be lights

Well, it’s here again. Tonight marks the beginning of the festival of Lights AKA Chanukah. Or, is it Hanukkah? As...

To all you cookie monsters out there

To all you cookie monsters out there

Forget December 25, December 4 is the day that no one can resist. And, it doesn’t matter what religion you...

The Mousse is on the Loose

The Mousse is on the Loose

Few days evoke both elegance and comfort at the same day. But, today is one. It’s national Mousse day. Most...

forget thanksgiving for a better holiday

forget thanksgiving for a better holiday

Thanksgiving is a made up holiday, unlike national bittersweet chocolate and almonds day or American beer day. It’s not like...

A Nice Chianti and Fava Beans

A Nice Chianti and Fava Beans

You may remember that line from “the Silence of the Lambs“. And, it is definitely disturbing. But, if it were...

Don’t fritter over Grilled Corn

Don’t fritter over Grilled Corn

Pink Floyd has a classic line in the song time: Fritter and waste the hours in an offhand way. But,...

The Beach is Calling

The Beach is Calling

Nothing says Beach Holiday quite like a Pina Colada. And, if you are one of the millions who love sipping...

Wine makes everything better

Wine makes everything better

You got through your case of the Mondays. Tacos helped Tuesday. Unfortunately, Wednesday is Hump day. You’ve got Friday on...

No way?! Chocolate Souffle?

No way?! Chocolate Souffle?

Here it is, the end of February, and we get to tackle one of the trickiest Desserts. It’s National Chocolate...

Bouillabaisse Rules the Day

Bouillabaisse Rules the Day

If you haven’t updated your calendar, do so now. December 14 is national bouillabaisse day. Picture yourself in the French...