If you have never heard of a shrub or drinking vinegar, don’t worry – neither had I.   I first heard of a strawberry shrub referenced in ‘Dirty John: The Bettty Broderick Story’.  While the series was captivating, I was most intrigued by this drink.  It left me wondering, why isn’t anyone talking about this vinegared […]

As a child, one of my favorite candies were dulces de tamarindo (tamarind candies).  These Mexican candies come in various forms such as a pulp, hard candy, and lollipops.  If you are not familiar with tamarind, it is a brown pod-like fruit that grows on leguminous trees.  Although I grew up eating tamarind in sweets, […]

This lovely syrup has countless delicious uses! 4-5 grapefruits 2 cups sugar Juice 4-5 grapefruits. Each grapefruit will yield approximately ½ a cup of grapefruit juice. Sometimes grapefruits will have tiny seeds. That said, use a fine mesh strainer to filter the seeds. If you prefer, you can also remove the pulp. Personally, I like […]

Summer time is just around the corner and so is the scorching heat.   One of my favorite past times during the warmer weather is sitting by the patio or pool while sipping on a Tamarind Margarita.  This Margarita is hands down my favorite cocktail of all time.  It’s not only delicious, but it is also […]

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This Holiday Gift Guide was originally published in 2020 and has been updated as of December 2021 … Continue Reading These breaded  fish sticks wrapped in Hawaiian crescent rolls are an easy and delicious five … Continue Reading This past April, I took an easy 45 minute drive to Siler City in Chatham County.  My […]

Carmel-by-the-Sea was described to me as a Village in the Forest by the Sea by Hofsas House Owner and General Manager, Carrie Theis.  I had not started my 48 hour adventure, but those exact words described the type of experience that I was about to embark on in Carmel-by-the-Sea this Fall.  Glorious sunsets overlooking the […]

Through the course of my North Carolina travels, I have visited several Bed and Breakfasts.  A B&B can be a wonderful and intimate lodging alternative to a hotel.  More than a place to sleep, it can be a place of respite, breath taking views and excellent cuisine.  Consequently, the beauty of a Bed and Breakfast […]

Question: What do goats, an arts incubator and wine have in common?  Answer: You can find all three in Siler City.   If you have followed my North Carolina food and travel journey, I have driven anywhere from two to four hours from Morrisville to explore cities like Hendersonville, Beaufort and Jacksonville, just to name a […]

Strawberry season is officially one of my favorite seasons.   Not only do I love the fruit, but the season is synonymous with spring for me.  After a long chilly winter, I look forward to adding the fruit in salads, cocktails and desserts.  Every year, I try to create at least one strawberry recipe to share […]

Spring is right around the corner and I definitely have the fever!  The warm weather has me reaching for my sundresses, flip flops and chilled beverages.  Along with the recent weather, this Sauvignon Blanc Slushie Recipe was inspired by my Strawberry Frosé Recipe.   I wanted to create a similar frozen cocktail that infused the beautiful […]

I first started eating kumquats when I was ten.  I was fascinated by the “little oranges” and how I could eat both the flesh and the skin.  The kumquat variety that I remember eating as a child had depths of sweetness which made them perfect for eating fresh.  Recently, I came across kumquats at my […]

I love using Boston bibb lettuce to wrap these beautiful crunchy fish glazed with a spicy orange sauce.  Gorton’s Crunchy Breaded Fish is ideal for this recipe since it is covered in a golden crispy panko breading.  Cooking with Gorton’s makes adding seafood to your diet a little easier and more delicious!  Simply cook the […]