How to fine tune a can of tuna With food prices rising across the board, it’s nice to see that (so far) the price of canned tuna remains affordable. In fact, I bet you have a can or two in your pantry right now. We …read more

Master the Easy Art of Mouthwatering Ribs: Diva’s Fast & Easy BBQ Recipe Smokey, sticky, tender, fall-off-the-bone pork ribs are always a crowd pleaser. They’re affordable and frequently on sale making them genuinely inexpensive.  There are dozens of ways to prepare ribs and each cook …read more

Do you know what I love about Labor Day Weekend? So many people get together and get their BBQ on. They add a little sizzle to the grill. Care to join me in an end of summer celebration happy dance? I knew you would. To …read more

  The nicest thing you can do for a perfectly ripe strawberry is let it be the star of the show with some very capable supporting players.  For this reason, there’s nothing better than a classic strawberry shortcake.   I have a theory about the …read more

  “What’s for dinner?” That’s always the question, isn’t it? It’s like they expect to eat every day, right?   Would you like a one pan, quick as a flash way to prepare chicken? Yes? Good! I’ve got you covered, it just takes a trick …read more

      What’s delicious, easy to make and totally cheap? Polenta! Polenta is a versatile staple made from ground corn that can serve as an appetizer, side or main dish, for breakfast, lunch or dinner.   It can be seasoned to be sweet or …read more

  Are you ready for Bacon Lollipops? Stick with me! (get it? stick? I crack me up.)  These little bites pack a big punch. It’s so flavorful; sweet, savory, smoky, crunchy and chewy. It’s all the things!  It’s also very attractive on the plate. And …read more

  As I write this I’m dreaming of summertime, which makes me think of the first BBQ’s and picnics of summer. Such a lovely time of year. As a result, here’s a meal prep perfect and picnic safe salad recipe to feed a crowd any …read more

If you have baggies, ice and milk – you’ve got everything you need for an amazing culinary experiment!   It’s totally cool!   Get it? Cool . . . Because . . . ice cream . . .   Nevermind.   Here’s a great summertime …read more

  To celebrate Mother’s Day and honor the influential Mother figures in your life, may I suggest serving Afternoon Tea?   Afternoon Tea is a most civilized custom and has many entertaining applications.   For example, it could be just you and a friend in …read more

    Agua Fresca, which translates literally to “fresh water” in Spanish, is a universally adored thirst-quencher during the warm days of  summer. Sold by street vendors in Mexico and all over Latin America, Agua Fresca is just the thing to enjoy all summer and …read more

    It’s almost Cinco de Mayo (AKA drink margaritas day) and we’re going to be seeing lots of themed parties over the weekend.   So, in honor of all the things we’re celebrating, the beautiful weather, the coming of summer and finally breaking out the …read more