Elberta Fay Peaches with Ricotta & Mint

There are times when you want something simple. Perhaps that entails coming home after working a Monday, which really means Saturday, Sunday and Monday rolled into one long cigarillo that’s got you slightly lit up. Maybe you’re like me with a sweet tooth that runs deep and you’re trying to find healthier ways to sate… Continue reading Elberta Fay Peaches with Ricotta & Mint

Asparagus Artichoke Basil Rosettes

  [print_this] Asparagus Artichoke Basil Rosettes YIELD: 7 servings (2 per person based on 14 rosettes) When it comes to food for celebrations, we want to pull out all the stops. Initially, thinking about making these rosettes had me sweating bullets, but I conquered my fear and these were worth it! The variations and ideas for… Continue reading Asparagus Artichoke Basil Rosettes

Homemade Cinnamon Ricotta with Candied Kumquats and Hazelnuts

Ah, love. Like most things in its infancy, time is marked off in months. As it matures and deepens, years replace months, then become double digit numbers worth exulting. Among the myriad understandings learned in the last year is the importance of celebration of the moments. This whole notion appeals to the poet in me,… Continue reading Homemade Cinnamon Ricotta with Candied Kumquats and Hazelnuts