May 17, 2012

Warm Spinach & Zucchini Salad and Cheese Straws by Chef Martin Courtman

Warm Spinach & Zucchini Salad and Cheese Straws by Chef Martin Courtman

Chef Martin Coutman brings us a healthy, warm salad and zesty Fiscalini cheese straws to take the chill off of frosty February. As the executive chef of Alexander Valley Grille at Chateau Souverain Winery for fifteen years, Martin created a bistro-style menu suited to his love of cooking “to the market.”  Courtman’s talent is creating [...]

Strawberry-Almond Shortbread by Chef Charlie Trotter

Strawberry-Almond Shortbread by Chef Charlie Trotter

A special Valentine’s treat from Chef Charlie Trotter, this Strawberry-Almond Shortbread Napoleon With Basil and Balsamico is sure to please! Charlie Trotter’s in Chicago is regarded as one of the finest restaurants in the world. For over 18 years, the restaurant has dedicated itself to excellence in the culinary arts. Not willing to ride on its [...]

Swan Love by Anne Baird

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My husband has always called me his swan. When I was young and vain, I used to hope it was because of my long neck, and elegant posture. (All that yoga had to be good for something!) But he had something else in mind. “You are my swan because I will love you forever,” he [...]

Aphrodisiac Aromatherapy by Wendy Gist

Turn Up the Heat With Aphrodisiac Aromatherapy by wendy gist

Turn up the heat on Valentines Day. Imagine the most erotically charged evening you’d like to experience. Named for Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love, an aphrodisiac is a substance thought to act on the mind and intensify sexual desire—some declare them a placebo effect but romantics have attempted delivering sensuous pleasure to their lovers [...]

 
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