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…
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…
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…
This past December, my house was turned inside out and then some! Between wrapping paper, toy packaging and use guides strewn about I’m ready for it to be all packed away until next year. Here’s a little gift of organization to guide you and inspire you this January. I in turn hope to get motivated…