Gazpacho Mamor

While walking through my local farmer’s market, I noticed the most gorgeous vegetables I have seen in a long time. Baskets were brimming full of rich red tomatoes, crispy cucumbers, and peppers of all shapes and sizes. My most favorite part of all was the reasonable prices for fresh ingredients; sold to me by the [...]

Grilled Caprese Pizza with Balsamic Reduction

Summer is quickly coming to an end, but there are still a few more weekends to take advantage of outdoor grilling. Sure your neighbors might be satisfied with a classic combination of burgers and hot dogs. They even may be ok with a tub of potato salad mush from the grocery store. You, on the [...]

Panzanella Salad with Grilled Croutons

If you are looking for a recipe that captures the true essence of the summer season, then this is that kind of salad. I was bouncing between booths at my local farmers market looking for recipe ideas for my Party on the Porch event. One booth in particular caught my attention with tables piled high [...]

Impromptu Dinner Party: Brent & Ty Take Over

After returning home from a wonderful trip in Toronto, the last thing I wanted to do was eat in yet another restaurant.  I craved a home cooked meal and the comfort of relaxing in the backyard, without the annoyance of servers asking us if we were American based on what we ordered.  While trying to [...]

Impromptu Pasta

One of the perks of writing a food blog is the opportunity to sample ingredients I wouldn’t normally consider buying.  The brown boxes with big bold letters saying “perishable” are like receiving a special gift from a magical food fairy every couple of weeks.  I can only imagine what my mail person must think.
This time [...]

Stuffed Green Bell Peppers

After a rainy week here in Pittsburgh, the warm sunshine was a welcomed treat this weekend.  I took advantage of the weather by spending most of the daylight hours prepping my lawn for what will become a canvas of herbs and flowers.  A perfect backdrop for what will hopefully be many meals on the back [...]

BLT with Pesto Goat Cheese

This sandwich is, by far, one of my all time favorite lunches.  The picture says it all.  It’s so easy to make.  It’s packed full of fresh flavors.  It’s just darn good.  Enough said!
BLT with Pesto Goat Cheese
1 loaf herbed focaccia bread, about 8″ square
2 – 3 oz. Pesto Goat Cheese, plain also works well
1 [...]

Sun-Dried Tomato Dip

The bar was alive with a wide selection of movers and shakers ready to start the weekend off right.  I turned to my freshly poured beverage when I noticed a tiny droplet of water trickling down the side of my glass.  The music bumped in the background as I slowly brought the cold liquid to [...]

Huevos Rancheros: My Way

Weekend brunch in Chicago was a perfect opportunity to people watch over a steamy cup of hot coffee and a batch of freshly fried piles of goodness.  I can’t tell you the number of times I would be sitting on a sidewalk patio watching the world go by when a tragic mess would get seated [...]

Tomato and Mozzarella Rolls

One of the things I like about my new neighborhood in Pittsburgh is the accessibility.  Within a five block radius of my house is a Whole Foods, Borders, Williams & Sonoma, Pottery Barn, Apple Store and a ton of independent shops for me to enjoy.  Of course, a plethora of great restaurants makes the area [...]

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