How to make Butternut Squash Crostini

How to make Butternut Squash Crostini

Today I am going to show you how to make a delicious appetizer. This is a great appetizer to serve because it is so simple to put together, you only need five ingredients and it is a really beautiful and vibrant bite to serve your 

Meal Ideas for Couples without Children

Meal Ideas for Couples without Children

You could be a senior couple whose children have left the nest, or a younger couple who happens to be childless. Either way, it’s hard sometimes to come up with meal ideas that don’t leave leftovers. Here are some recipes and tips just for you! 

Setting a Holiday Table

Setting a Holiday Table

Most Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners are family affairs, with close friends invited as well. So the table setting doesn’t have to be formal, but you do want it to look nice.  Here are 8 tips for creating an attractive holiday table! 1. Centerpiece – Keep 

How do you celebrate Halloween?

How do you celebrate Halloween?

We’d love to know what you do to celebrate Halloween. Are you crazy about it, and love nothing better than dreaming up a costume idea, making the costume and then partying the night away? Do you eschew the costume yourself, but dress your dog to 

Simple Party Recipes That Will Impress Your Guests

Simple Party Recipes That Will Impress Your Guests

                       Image by Birdies100 I don’t know about you but all too often my dinner parties- which are supposed to be an enjoyable event- turn into a nightmare. While I’m trying to whip up a culinary delight, my kitchen slowly starts to look like 

VW Cuisine- Blog post 2

VW Cuisine- Blog post 2

Greece became our home away from home when we were traveling in the Kombi.(VW bus). It is a crossroads, and we ended up there 4 times on our 14 months out. I’m enamored with Greece; I find the language and alphabet to be intriguing puzzles. 

10 Strangest Foods to Grill

10 Strangest Foods to Grill

Grilling inspires the inner chef in most of us, leaving us with that inner voice that is constantly asking “is this grillable?” If you’re looking for new ideas check out the following 10 strangest foods to grill. 1. Clams are so scrumptious during the summer 

How to serve Champagne-Fresh Flavors Sure to Delight Your Party Guests!

How to serve Champagne-Fresh Flavors Sure to Delight Your Party Guests!

Image: Velo Steve You might think that “cold” and “in a glass” would be the perfect serving suggestions for this festive, sparkling libation and – for the most part – you’d be right. But, if you want to give your guests a real treat be 

Gluten-Free New York Cheesecake

Gluten-Free New York Cheesecake

Maybe you’ve seen the pictures of our cheesecake and wished you could order some, but you’re gluten-free?  Here’s the answer. This is a lovely recipe for a rich, creamy, gluten-free cheesecake done exactly like the traditional New York cheesecake. The added bonus to this is 

Christmas Home Decorating Ideas

Christmas Home Decorating Ideas

There are so many wonderful things about the Christmas holidays, and getting the chance to fill our homes with dazzling Christmas decorations is at the top of the list. Cheerful decorations can be put just about everywhere and include themed Christmas trees and embellishments from