Napa Valley, California If you love a bold Napa Cab, the Beau Vigne CULT Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 is one to have on your radar. I actually picked this bottle up when it was my turn to bring wine for our Wine Club at Trilogy Sunstone… and we can thank Raul, as he was the one…
If there’s one thing we adore about Spanish cuisine, it’s the art of sharing. Tapas aren’t just about food… they’re about slowing down, sipping some wine, and savoring every bite. Whether you’re planning a cozy night in or a full tapas-style dinner party, these top 10 tapas recipes bring the authentic flavors of Spain right…
What’s For Dinner? 5 Grocery Staples for Youth & Vitality!… What’s For Dinner? I ask myself that every night – LOL! But better yet, I should be asking: “What’s for Dinner… that’s healthy AND will help me to look FABulous?” Yeah, that 9-word addition can make all the difference. Luckily, Dr. Eudene Harry, author of…
Healthy Thanksgiving Dessert – GF Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe GF Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe courtesy of Coco Joy, the first all-natural portfolio of coconut products Serves 4 Ingredients: ¼ cup Coco Joy Coconut Oil 2 Eggs, lightly beaten 1 cup Desiccated Coconut Flakes 2 tbsp. Brown Rice Flour 1 ½ cup Peanut Butter 1 tbsp….
The story of the stand-up desk (on a quest to be healthy)… So, Raul and I were on a flight from Portland, OR, to Santa Fe to visit family (our yearly pilgrimage to a place we completely adore). As I am not one who can relax or sleep on a flight, I read everything I can…
Juicing… What You Should Know Before You Start, Plus Calcium Booster Juice Recipe… It’s no longer just celebrities, world-class athletes, and alternative-lifestyle hippies turning to green smoothies and freshly juiced vegetables and fruits for improved health, says nutritionist and juicing pioneer Cherie Calbom, MS. (“The Juice Lady”). “People from all walks of life are looking…
Raul and I are CHIA fans and are always on the lookout for great chia recipes to make and share! Our chia sits in a sugar-shaker, you know the old-timey diner kind, in our kitchen, and we make an effort to sprinkle, shake, and eat chia as often as possible. (Note: Our favorite Chia Seed…
Kefir Cookies… hmmmmmm, this one made me ‘pause’… should I try this healthy cookie for Valentine’s Day this year, or stick with something more traditional like good ole’ fashioned chocolate? Well, I’m feeling adventurous this year, so the kefir cookie it is! Before diving head-on into the cookie recipe, let’s take a closer look at kefir……
A few notes before I begin this post on TRX training: Those that know me well have heard that I did kiss the Blarney Stone, twice, on two-separate occasions, and therefor have a proclivity for storytelling… and a bit of embellishment… but that is to be expected from a 2-time BS kisser… so just know…
Gingerbread Cookie Recipe by Shaina Olmanson… Now this Gingerbread Cookie Mix Recipe from Desserts in Jars by Shaina Olmanson completely tickled my fancy this holiday season! Imagine, an entire book dedicated to desserts in jars! More than 50,000 readers flock to Shaina’s blog Food for My Family (one of PBS’ top “Food Blogs We Loved in 2011”) every month…
Small Plates and Sweet Treats by Aran Goyoaga; this caught my eye this morning in the local paper. A whopping 288 pages of small plate savories and sweet treats… all gluten-free… that’s right, gluten-free tapas! Who knew? Well obviously not me until this morning – LOL! Trained pastry chef, blogger, and mother of two Aran…
Tapas & Spanish: 130 sun-drenched classic recipes shown in 230 photographs by Pepita Aris Spanish food is renowned for its sizzling tastes, wonderful fresh ingredients and regional diversity, and tapas – the little bar dishes – are deservedly famous. This book is a showcase for over 130 deliciously authentic recipes from one of Europe’s best-loved…
Outdoor Entertaining Survival Guide.. Summer is finally here and with it brings the coveted outdoor entertaining season. Dawn Bryan, founder of The Qualipedia, offers some basic summer party hosting tips that will also turn your outdoor event into a spectacular evening. Party Basics: Arrange guests in small comfortable groups, to foster mingling (this can be…
Asian Tapas by Christophe Megel, Anton Kilayko, Alain Ducasse and Judy Sarris… Using an abundance of the fresh, seasonal ingredients and a harmony of flavors, Anton Kilayko and executive chef Christophe Megel offer a collection of recipes that will excite anyone yearning after new and delicious ways to approach the tastes of the East. Cultural lines…
Tapas: A Taste of Spain in America by Richard Wolffe and Jose Andres… The first major Spanish cookbook in two decades, from José Andrés, recently named America’s Chef of the Year by Bon Appétit. Tapas are Spain’s gift to the world of great cooking: a fresh and fun way to eat with friends and family—and easy to…
The Little Tapas Book: More Than 60 Tempting Little Snacks… Tapas, or little snacks, may have originated in Spain, but the custom of lingering over three or four delectable mouthfuls—scallop fritters, perhaps, or chili olives, say—with a glass of wine or two has been happily embraced in countries all around the world. With more than…
Tarantas Sparkling Spanish Wines… With the weather heating up and summer just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about refreshing options for the perfect picnic wine. Natural Merchants, LLC of Grants Pass, Ore. and Cartagena, Spain, introduces two new delightful wines from Spain — Tarantas Sparkling White and Rosé — that will make every summer picnic…
Great book! 1,000 Places to See Before You Die, the second edition: Completely Revised and Updated with Over 200 New Entries… The world’s bestselling travel book is back in a more informative, more experiential, more budget-friendly full-color edition. A #1 New York Times bestseller, 1,000 Places reinvented the idea of travel book as both wish…