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Turtle Candies

Posted by Roxanne on February 9, 2015

My heart jumped a bit when I turned the calendar into February. Ah, yes…the month of love. It must be part of a divine plan that the month of love lands in the middle of cold and gray. A reason to celebrate is always welcomed in the midst of winter.

Love was truly a celebration during my college years but then my love boat crashed and quite frankly, I wasn’t sure I would ever celebrate Valentine’s day the same way again much less get my boat afloat. Alas, there is a happy ending. After many hits and misses, I met my true love on a commercial airplane (I gave up on boats!). Seat mates who became forever intertwined.

More than 24 years of love later, I thought I would see if my true love truly knew me well. I mentioned that Valentine’s Day was just around the corner and that I would give him the acronym for what my heart desired. [Read more…]

Greek Style Chicken

Posted by Roxanne on January 27, 2015

Soups are no longer appealing as dinnertime choices since the weather in the midwest has been unseasonable warm and dry. The northeast part of the U.S. is preparing for the biggest snow storm ever and the midwest hasn’t received enough moisture to moisten a postage stamp. Soups, stews and braising aren’t as appealing when the temps are in the 60s and the dinner menu is becoming monotonous week by week.

Yes, even though we cook and develop recipes on a daily basis, there are still days when I just can’t figure out “What’s for Dinner” and nothing really sounds good. [Read more…]

Beef Short Rib Ragu

Posted by Roxanne on January 13, 2015

Recently I traveled to New York City with my cookbook book club. We rented an apartment, pretended we were in college once again and enjoyed many adventures in the city. As you might guess our days revolved around food and great restaurants, pastry shops, bakeries and kitchenware stores. We had so many great experiences that I hope to capture in the months to come and share with you.

One day that stands out in my mind, and one that I just can’t quite shake the memory of, was my lunch that I enjoyed at Eataly. I happened to be by myself before a business meeting and happened upon this food lovers mecca.

I decided to enjoy lunch and indeed it was quite an experience. [Read more…]

Gougeres – Happy New Year

Posted by Roxanne on December 30, 2014

It is ever so hard to believe that we are ringing in a New Year already! 2015! Can you believe it? Let’s count on this year being the best yet and let’s start counting our blessings, one by one.

We have a blessing to announce today! Our newest cookbook, The Newlywed Cookbook, cooking happily ever after is here! Ya hoo! We had such fun creating recipes for today’s couples, married or not! The recipes are designed to make cooking a joint, pleasurable experience. Last January began with many days in the photo studio styling the food photos with the expert guidance of David Shaughnessy. We had such fun prepping, tasting and sipping our way through the process. Then with the magic wand of the design team of St. Martin’s Press, voila a beautiful book for you to enjoy. I can’t think of a better way to start a new life together. [Read more…]