Citrus is such a wonderful flavor to celebrate during the winter months. I call this cake Fleur de l’Orange because of the layers of orange flavor. The orange juice and Cointreau are forefront and the zest and Olivio Extra Virgin Olive Oil add fragrance, spice and a story. I chose to use extra virgin olive oil because […]
Sometimes the best souvenirs come in the most delicate of bites. Last weekend, AJ and I ventured seven hours north by car, then by ferry to Vinalhaven, Maine for our friends, Katie and Peter’s, wedding. Vinalhaven feels genuine and authentic and the wedding was a reflection of the close knit community that Katie’s family […]
It’s the first week of August and basil is in abundance. Not only is it thriving on our back patio, it has also arrived spilling over the top of our Farm Share from Siena Farms for the past 2 weeks. That’s my queue to whip up some PESTO! I first learned how to make pesto in […]
Here she is… This White Clam Pizza is about to go National!!! I will be preparing this classic New England Pizza for Gordon Ramsay, Joe Bastianich and Graham Elliot as my Signature Dish on the premiere of MasterChef USA/FOX tonight and tomorrow night, June 4th and 5th at 9pm on FOX. My hope […]
This is one of AJ’s and my favorite pizza combinations, inspired by Todd English’s Figs restaurant on Charles Street in Boston. The fig paste is rich and sweet and is beautifully balanced with the earthy Roquefort and salty prosciutto which crisps nicely in the oven. I like to garnish with chive after I’ve pulled the […]
To all my fellow Coffee Nuts out there: INGREDIENTS: 1/2 Cup Coffee, coarse ground 3 Tbs olive oil PREPARATION: Combine ingredients in a non breakable container. Option 1: Take mixture into the shower with you and exfoliate in circular motion moving toward the lymphatic system. Option 2: Stand over a towel and pack mixture onto […]
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