West Coast Seafood Chowder I loved visiting Vancouver Island and in particular Tofino like we did a few years ago. The area has an amazing culinary culture on to its own. This part of Canada is a must see and the beautiful Wickannish Inn looks perfectly spectacular. I was thrilled to review The Wickannish Cookbook and…
18 Terrific Tapas Recipes
18 Terrific Tapas Recipes Just a few short weeks ago we hosted a Tapas night. Each couple, we invited two couples besides ourselves, made 5 dishes plus a magnificent sangria! That was a total of 15 dishes, sounds like a lot but we managed to get through them without an issue. Some were small pintxos…
Dining in Seattle Place Pigalle
Dining in Seattle Place Pigalle Dining in Seattle Place Pigalle was one of my favorite spots on our recent trip to Seattle. This restaurant is located in Pike Place Market and made the perfect start to a fabulous day exploring in the market. We started at noon for lunch in this quaint 12 table dining…
38 Best Grilling Recipes for Summer
38 Best Grilling Recipes for Summer When the warm weather hits we all love to pull out our best grilling recipes. I know that I can always add to that collection, so I am bringing you 38 Best Grilling Recipes for Summer or anytime actually. I had these in mind though to start off the…
Maple Bourbon Pecan Salmon
Maple Bourbon Pecan Salmon Have you heard of sous vide cooking before? It is a French term and in direct translation it means “under vacuum”. It is a method of cooking where food is vacuum sealed and then cooked in a water bath. We have been experimenting with this indepth. The recipe that won out…
Thai Pepper Shrimp Curry
Thai Pepper Shrimp Curry We adore Thai food here and make it regularly. A Thai curry like this Thai Pepper Shrimp Curry is fast to make and a very easy weeknight meal. The prep with Thai food is the most difficult as it usually has quite a few ingredients but once those are set it…
56 Winning Game Day Recipes
56 Winning Game Day Recipes What is more fun than getting together for game day? Whether it is football, hockey, baseball, soccer and more, it is so enjoyable to have a gathering of family and friends to cheer on your favorite team. What do people look forward to besides the game? Oh the food, the…
Creamy Lobster Shrimp Stuffed Shells
Creamy Lobster Shrimp Stuffed Shells Are you a seafood lover but don’t make it at home? This recipe will change that for you. Tired of the ho-hum pasta dishes you always serve? Shellfish is really very easy to cook and work with and is always a celebration. I thought these Creamy Lobster Shrimp Stuffed Shells…
Siesta Key Florida
Siesta Key Florida Have you been to Florida lately? There is just endless things to see and do. If you are considering Florida for a vacation a wonderful spot we discovered is Siesta Key Florida. It is a short drive, 1 1/2 hours from Fort Myers. It has great access over two bridges, north and…
Fort Myers Florida
Fort Myers Florida When spring break travel comes to mind a lot of us think of warm destinations and in my mind Florida is top of the list. I have visited this state many times but have never taken in the wonderful Fort Myers Florida area. Fort Myers Florida and Fort Myers Beach Florida are…
