The Tiny Fairy

This is the most macabre Halloween food item I’ve ever made. These intestines look so real it’s hard to cut sections off and dip in marinara sauce! I modeled them…

Insanely wicked and creamy, these Cyclops Eyeballs are hard to stare at (pun intended) and difficult to stop eating once you pop one in your mouth. Who doesn’t love sweetened…

Every time I go to NYC, I stop at Magnolia Bakery in the West Village. It’s a must stop, like going to Central Park. Since 1996, they have been baking…

The childhood witch of my nightmares was a combination of The Wicked Witch of the West from The Wizard of Oz and the witch from Hansel and Gretel, courtesy of…

These cute little cheesecakes won’t scare anyone away. They are as delicious as their namesake and the perfect grab and go for your party or your cheesecake lover this fall!…

This old traditional Cuban dessert was my grandfather’s favorite. He would often ask mom to make him a batch just for him (so much for sharing). I have such fond…

I’ve had this little orange cabinet for about 25 years. It became a dedicated dog cabinet when Molly Ann, our Maltese, joined our family in 2002. Molly crossed over the…

This summer I embarked on a COVID-home-remodeling-project; in part to stay busy and, if I’m being honest, the house needed a pick-me-up. While I have various DIY projects, this post…

I purchased these beautiful Elana Collection Nesting Tables from Pier 1 Imports online during their liquidation sale at a great price. This table matches a beautiful mirrored tray I already…

These Cuban pork pinchos (kebabs) are amazing! What makes this a Cuban pincho? The sour orange! Sour oranges have a unique and distinct citrusy, sweet and sour flavor for an…

Sour Orange (aka Seville Orange and Bitter Orange) is widely available throughout the Caribbean and south Florida. This orange is strictly for cooking, you wouldn’t want to drink it. It’s…

This cake is an old-fashioned cake, just like grandma used to make. It’s moist and sweet with a buttery icing that makes it irresistible. I love how simple it is…

Decorating a table for any event always makes the event extra special and sets the party spirit! This year our traditional BBQ pool party with family was scratched due to…

This is a delicious dessert inspired by one I had a few years ago at Filomena’s in Washington D.C. Three vanilla pizzelle cookies between layers of cannoli filling, Nutella, salty…

Trying to eat more plant-based foods or you need to cut back on red meat, but still want to enjoy a burger? Well, this is the vegetarian meatless option you…

A bright tropical twist to a Classic Margarita that’s easy to make and refreshingly delicious. Pairs very well with tropical and Caribbean foods and flavors.

We just started stone fruit season and peaches are abundant everywhere. They are so delicious and versatile in both sweet and savory dishes! Check out my Grilled Peaches, Prosciutto, Burrata…

There’s nothing like the smell of fresh baked bread wafting throughout the house. It’s a quintessential homey smell only surpassed by pie, maybe. This is an easy recipe because the…

This beautiful stone fruit crostata is the perfect ending to any summertime outdoor meal. These tarts are free-form and don’t require a pan or mold, making them very popular for…

This is a brilliant and delicious vegetable pizza made so simple with store bought puff pastry and your favorite roasted vegetables. It’s a great way to get kids more involved…

The literal translation is Penne alla Old Tavern. It sound very old world, and the dish tastes old world, but this recipe is from the 20th century and we commonly…

According to Merriam-Webster, Spatchcock is defined as a fowl split and grilled immediately after being killed and dressed. This proved to be an efficient way of cooking the fowl and…

These crumble bars come together in no time with just a few ingredients – shortbread dough, your favorite jam, oatmeal, almond and lemon zest! These would be great with a…

Straw & Hay with Gorgonzola is a pasta dish from Ina Garten’s cookbook Foolproof: Recipes You Can Trust. This northern Italian dish called Paglia e Fieno is usually made with…

Panzanella is a simple yet delicious Tuscan bread salad that is also popular in other parts of Italy. It is believed the name came from “pane” for bread and “zanella”…

There’s no better way to kick off the summertime grilling season than with a nice Churrasco on the grill! Churrasco is Portuguese for grilled meats primarily associated with Brazil, Argentina…

I’ve gathered 4 different variations of the Classic French Vinaigrette along with some words from Julia Child from her classic cooking book Mastering the Art of French Cooking, “a basic…

Well isn’t that title a mouthful! The salad was certainly a delicious bite. I’ve been thinking of 70s retro recipes and I remembered my “party meatballs” with BBQ sauce, grape…

Bananas Foster is a iconic classic dessert synonymous with New Orleans. Gooey bananas sautéed in a caramel rum sauced that’s flambéed and served over ice cream! This is just heaven…

Have you every heard of Goombay Smash? Well if you’ve visited Miss Emily’s Blue Bee Bar in the Bahamas (Green Turtle Cay) you’ve enjoyed the original concoction. The drink is…