Gluten-Free No-Bake Basil Cheesecake Recipe (+giveaway)

You may have seen the inspiration for this recipe in the post earlier this week – my trip to a local farmstand and farmer’s market and the fragrant herbs that drew my culinary interest. I wanted to make something special with the basil I brought back, and was inspired by a unique ice cream flavor … More Gluten-Free No-Bake Basil Cheesecake Recipe (+giveaway)

How to Throw a Delicious Party that brings out EVERYONE’s Creative Side: the Master Dessert Chef Challenge

A year ago, I threw a **surprise**birthday bash for B. In typical “me” style, I wanted it to be 1) fun 2) memorable 3) delicious. If you know B, be sure to wish him a Happy Birthday today!! It was a wonderful team effort – I couldn’t  have pulled it together without the love of … More How to Throw a Delicious Party that brings out EVERYONE’s Creative Side: the Master Dessert Chef Challenge

Let’s go on a picnic

Last Saturday was the perfect spring day. The lingering wind and chill in Boston, along with an apparent uncertainty to pick a season had me looking longingly at our newly-acquired (and with great excitement, might I add……) picnic basket and blanket. I felt like we had finally arrived at this important rite of passage in … More Let’s go on a picnic

Happy Monday Inspiration 

Happy Monday! Usually Mondays are full of groaning from a too-short, too-busy weekend. Every other day is, “isn’t it Friday?” It’s one of those rare Mondays that I feel ready to go back to a work project and I thoroughly enjoyed the way the morning felt today: tranquil, pleasant, just warm enough. I wish that … More Happy Monday Inspiration