Obama Breeze is a play on the Darden restaurant chain, Bahama Breeze. I’d been tossing the idea around in my head for a month or so, and then, darn if he didn’t go ahead and win the election. I figured, sure, why not give it a try....

Being a martini freak is a passion of mine - I love them so much I created an online persona as The Martini Diva!You can get just about any designer martini recipe on my site - I have over 100 martini recipes including the classics and favorites like The...

Hi!  Welcome to the Backyard Fence.  Remember old neighborhoods, where people would congregate over the fence, talk about life, share a few laughs? I'd love to make this a stopping point for anyone who wants to share....anything!  I love to...

...is not only an old wives' tale, it's a delicious idea! I love apples, especially the tart kinds like Granny Smith and Fuji. I keep them in the fridge, so I can grab one for a quick snack whenever a craving hits.But this recipe I am about to share with...

So my neighbors Patty and Pete call me and says a few friends are coming over. They've got some great wines lined up, and Patty is doing her famous smoked pulled pork shoulder. She says she has some salmon there, too....and hey, can I toddle on over and...

This past week, four of my family members arrived into town to be with Pierre and I for this Thanksgiving! I'm so happy. I just love to see them all and catch up...at least more than we can do on our very short weekly phone calls. The hustle and bustle...

Because slow cookers work at low temperatures with lids on, there is hardly any liquid lost during cooking. With most cooking methods, the water in meats and vegetables turns to steam and evaporates. But with a slow cooker, there's nowhere for the...

It's that wonderful time of year and I thought I'd share a few Eggnog recipes. Not the healthiest, however nothing wrong in moderation. Eggnog It's a rich, indulgent favorite, and Christmas wouldn't be the same without it. Some eggnog recipes...

No one's happier about America's weight problem than the $50-billion-a-year diet industry. That's why I've decided to write a diet book. I've done a little research and it should be pretty easy. After all, it doesn't have to work. 95% of all diets...

Whenever I make a marinade, I take many things into consideration. Quality and freshness come first – the quality and freshness of the product I am about to marinate and the ingredients I use to create my marinade. The recipe ingredients and the...