Aromatics

  On Groundhog Day this year, the groundhog in Pennsylvania so his shadow, so we all know what that means…. six more weeks of winter! Guess we’ll be waiting a little longer for Spring flowers….sigh....

My Day at ABC’s The Chew!

  When I first walked through the doors of the studio, I felt the butterflies in my stomach. I was nervous, excited, and so anxious all at once. I was at The Chew… THE CHEW!...

Lemon Madeleines

I can remember the first time I had a Madeleine. My aunt took my parents, my now husband (then fiancé) and I to the French restaurant, Chez Lucienne in Harlem. After we dined on mussels...

Pear Cheese Tart

I love cakes and brownies, but I really, really love fruit desserts. I make apple pie year-round, not just during Thanksgiving. When summer comes, and all the varieties of fresh fruits hit the market, fruit...

Roasted Tomatoes

Tomatoes are one of the great vegetables that can be found year round.  Well, technically they’re a fruit, but we eat them like a vegetable. In the summertime, you can pick some fresh from a...

Aluminized Steel Brownie Bite Pan

If you’re hosting a dinner or having a gathering, you want your desserts to look spectacular, whether it’s a fabulous creme brule or a simple fruit bowl. If you’re making brownies, one way to bring...

Oval Tree Bark Server

Anytime we have guests over, especially during the holidays, I always make a cheeseboard. A while ago, when I was shopping at Homegoods, I came across the absolute perfect board. It looked as if it was...