Fig and Olive Tapenade So, my mom made this to go with the Burrata cheese and it was soo friggin’ good. No, seriously… so good. The salty and sweetness combined with the creaminess, I almost didn’t share with others… but I did. You can eat this with anything… I think it’d even be good...
Read more →By Alexandra Bashkiroff I am half Russian on my father’s side. My family fled from persecution during the Bolshevik Revolution because they were White Russians, otherwise known as Russian aristocrats. Those who survived moved around the world to Japan, China, Argentina, and finally the United States. My earliest and most fond of memories as...
Read more →Today marks the official first day of summer! I LOVE summer time as it brings with it warm weather, pool time and of course out door cooking. Check out some of the recipes and summer ideas my fellow FSW bloggers have been sharing and you too can have a flavorful summer season! Father’s Day...
Read more →My mom has passed on many recipes to me over the years… some I’m terrified to attempt; some I’ve tried once and others have become a staple in my not so large repertoire. I’ve made my mom’s apple crisp with over-sized crumbs on many occasions… a few Thanksgivings, gatherings with friends and Christmas two...
Read more →Okay, now that we know what MexiNog is and how it’s made here’s something to make with it. About a year ago I tried this cake for the first time. It didn’t necessarily taste like eggnog…just rich, good sweetness. And moist! Don’t forget the fresh whipped cream for a frosting. Nor the strawberries. I...
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