I love carbs.  Well, more specifically pastas and breads.  I don’t know the entire science behind why you should shy away from them, but I don’t think I could ever turn my back on such an amazing food group!  I do try to stick with whole wheat in bread and even now when it comes […]

This past week’s fresh from the market recipe was one of high hopes and lessons learned.  I was thrilled by the thought of making my own pasta sauce and had visions of a hearty and smoky sauce like my Italian grandma makes that leaves your taste buds overwhelmed by layers of flavor and utter delight. […]

This past week’s recipe highlighted the vibrantly green vegetable broccoli.  I headed to The City Market and searched for the best looking broccoli since it was going to be the star of the dish.  Of course, I found this recently picked from the farm, beautiful bundle of joy that still had its leaves.  I thought […]

One of the things Gabe and I love about living in Kansas City is going to The City Market each Saturday.  Okay, so it’s only been a few weeks, but already it’s a much looked forward to tradition!  We have a Cooking from the Farmer’s Market cookbook that I look at before we go and […]

This season never seems quite long enough.  From bonfires to cookouts, baseball to just soaking up the warm breezes and road trips to visit loved ones… this is one season I wish lasted longer.      

I just wanted to share with you a few little pieces of heaven. These macaroons are from the dessert boutique, Pistacia Vera, in German Village where I live. Please, no drooling… My favorite kind is the green pistachio! These little macaroons are fluffy and firm on the outside, with a burst of flavored filling! Some […]