I’m getting married in TEN days!! That’s not that many days and time seems to go by quicker every day. Matt and I are thrilled be getting married at America’s oldest winery and between 
the venue and our honeymoon in Europe, I’m kind of banking on building up our wine collection. But what good is a solid collection if you don’t know how to store it all correctly? Continue Reading
Recipe: Cinnamon Sugar Biscotti
I guess technically it’s still summer but being up in New York and starting to see the leaves change, I’m officially in fall mode. And what could be better in the fall than a hot cup of
coffee with a side of fresh biscotti? I found this recipe for Cinnamon Sugar Biscotti on a blog called, “Chocolate, Chocolate and More,” and gave it a try earlier this week. It’s a winner so I wanted to share it here with you too!Continue Reading
5 Easy Spice Blends You Can Make Yourself
Spices are key to all meals. Without them, everything we ate would be bland and boring. They offer unique flavor to any recipe and can be combined in countless ways to create 
something new. It is true that you can find pretty much any spice blend at your local super market or specialty food store but they can be pretty pricey and you can actually make your own blends with spices you probably already have in your kitchen.
Plus, when you make your own spice blends, you can be sure they are free from any freaky additives or preservatives. Let’s get right to it. Below are my five favorite spice blend recipes. Will you give them a try?
Cajun Spice Blend
2 Tbsp cumin
2 Tbsp coriander
2 Tbsp paprika
1 ½ tsp salt
1 ½ tsp black pepper
Cayenne pepper to taste (the more you use, the hotter it’ll be)
1 Tbsp dried oregano
Curry Blend
2 Tbsp cumin powder
2 Tbsp ground coriander
2 Tbsp turmeric
1 ½ tsp ground cardamom
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
Italian Spice Blend
2 Tsbp dried basil
2 Tsbp dried oregano
1 Tsbp dried thyme
1 Tsbp dried rosemary
1 Tsbp garlic powder
1/4 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp salt
Chili Seasoning
2 Tbsp chili powder
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp coriander
1 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp regular paprika
1 tsp smoked paprika (or use 2 tsp regular paprika if you can’t find smoked)
Taco Seasoning
2 Tbsp chili powder
2 Tbsp ground cumin
1 ½ tsp onion powder
1 ½ tsp garlic powder
½ tps cayenne pepper
½ tsp black pepper (optional)
½ tsp salt
½ tsp oregano
How many of these could you make right now using what you already have?
To ‘Fridge Or Not To ‘Fridge
Did you know that 40 percent of all food is WASTED every year in the US? FORTY PERCENT! That’s almost half, people! Some of this is no doubt due to overly generous 
portions and picky eaters not speaking their truth before a meal is served, but I can guarantee that a large portion of this percentage is due to improper storage. I’m not pointing fingers, we’re all guilty of over buying food and/or allowing it to spoil because we aren’t storing it correctly but today, I make an oath and take a stand to STOP wasting perfectly beautiful food by utilizing the tips I am going to share with you below.Continue Reading