July 29, 2011

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 […]

July 9, 2011

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. […]

June 25, 2011

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 […]

June 18, 2011

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 […]

September 24, 2009

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.      

April 13, 2009

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 […]