Watermelon – as a main course. I’m sharing the idea of a main course watermelon salad with you on the off chance that I’m not the last person on earth to experience the splendor of this sweet, crunchy, refreshing salad. It was a first for me and I’m a better person having experienced this . . […]

Summer! Long days, blistering heat, crowded seaside towns, never ending supply of fresh fruits and vegetables, grilling outside while the dogs romp in the yard — . . . trips to Greece . . . What?!!! Yes – these chicken skewers are inspired by our trip to Athens and Santorini. I mean, our amazing trip […]

One of my “souvenirs” from Greece is this tzatziki recipe. A hint of dill and a healthy dose of garlic is what we loved about the tzatziki we had in Athens and Santorini on our recent trip. Every lunch and every dinner! So delicious slathered on fresh flatbread. And it’s a perfect accompaniment to these […]

I can’t believe I’m actually using the term “poke cake.” I promised myself I wouldn’t fall into a “poke” cake frenzy. Yet here I am – I fell. Well, I’m not full-on “frenzied.” But I’m not counting out that possibility quite yet either . . . And . . . at least it’s not a […]

A rich strawberry syrup made with fresh strawberries is the key to this cocktail. I made the fresh strawberry syrup the day before and allowed the strawberries to steep overnight. There’s nothing wrong with planning one’s cocktails, right? And a fresh strawberry martini is worth the advanced planning! Now, you might be tempted to skip […]