Category Archives: Tickles & Papenade

On a warm Summer day, start cooking early in the day. By the time you’re hungry for lunch, you’ll be well on your way to creating some wonderful dishes. For this “Faux Tuscan” Plate, I begin by chopping: 1/2 cup white … Continue reading →

In your salad bowl add: 1 tsp finely minced garlic 1 tsp Dijon mustard 1 lemon, juiced 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese Salt and pepper to taste Wisk until creamy. If you are using a wooden bowl, whisk the dressing … Continue reading →

February 21st, 2012, my diet changed completely. No wheat, sugar, caffeine or dairy… no alcohol. For more than a year I adhered religiously to this regime with the exception of a glass of wine at holiday. It began with a … Continue reading →

OMG! Haven’t had pizza for months. Ever since I changed to a gluten-free diet, pizza has clearly not been a part of my life style. Well, my latest journey to a CO-OP market delivered the best alternative. I found a … Continue reading →

 Now “Beach Blanket Bingo” isn’t only fun, it’s delicious too! Jarets Stuffed Cupcakes Website

“Gruel, nothing but gruel” said Oliver Twist. Sure, a bowl of oatmeal is bland. Until you add your favorite condiments and a delicious creamy milk to it. Why not turn your morning gruel into dessert? Start with steel cut oatmeal. … Continue reading →

This salad takes a lot of the work that your digestion does and transfers it to your chopping skills. What you’ll need is everything but the kitchen sink. This salad is so versatile you may never make it the same … Continue reading →

This Holiday Season is reinventing itself at my home. Thanksgiving Day became a night out at the movies for Jered and I when our friends notified us that they were under the weather. We were prepared for a flexible feast; … Continue reading →

My friend and collaborator, Adam, and I went shopping last Sunday at the local Farmer’s Market. He had just arrived from San Fran and a whirlwind tour of the US. Being a native of Australia and raised on fresh fruit … Continue reading →

Donna's Shindig! Cocktail Join me for a delicious drink and toast to my second live concert on StageIt.com. Cocktail recipe: Fresh Watermelon Juice; pour into ice cube trays and freeze.  In a blender, add 1 cup of Prosecco and 6-8 … Continue reading →