We recently had some delicious fresh ricotta at Wright & Co. It was gently seasoned with lemon and had a layer of honey on top. Fresh, juicy figs were served alongside. I knew that this dish was something I had to make at home. Turns out it was easier to copy than I first thought. The first step was […]
crostini & tartines
Smoked Salmon Toasts with Mustard Butter
One of my favorite things to eat in this world is crostini, or basically anything on top of crispy, golden toast. David and I received some delicious smoked salmon from my cousin in Northern California (Thank you Tony and Nikki!) and I could hardly wait to use it. This was my favorite preparation of the […]
Herb Tartines
adapted from: Health Magazine serves: enough for 2-4 people to munch on These herb tartines may not look like they have a whole lot going on, but they were the best thing I tasted during the week I made them . Once David and I had eaten them all we were left wanting more. I adapted them from […]
Lemon and Ricotta Pesto Tartines with Sautéed Mushrooms & Walnuts
One of the things I love to eat in the spring/summertime are spring tartines. I’m a sucker for a well-toasted slice of baguette topped with delicious seasonal toppings. These tartines are more suited to the chillier weather we are experiencing this time of year. A pesto is made with lemon zest, walnuts, garlic, and parsley, […]
Bruschetta With Rosemary White Bean Spread and Arugula
from: The New Best Recipe serves: 8 1 (19 oz) can white beans (cannellini or navy) 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus extra 2 tablespoons water 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice 2 small garlic cloves, 1 peeled and 1 crushed ¾ tsp. salt ¼ tsp. ground black pepper ¼ tsp. chopped fresh rosemary […]
Simple Bruschetta
It’s here! After about 3 years of daydreaming about a food blog, it has finally come to fruition. Thank you to those who have helped and inspired me along the way, especially my husband, who painstakingly took care of most of the technical problems we encountered and helped me turn my creative imaginings into a […]