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{new post} :: Strawberry Jam Galette
I love making berry desserts in the Summer because they are in peak season and a fresh healthy alternative to cakes and cookies during...
Kristen Hess
Jul 2, 20204 min read
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Blood Orange Olive Oil Cake w/ Strawberry Balsamic Chocolate Sauce
It’s that love-ly time of year again folks, when love is in the air and a romantic dinner and evening in with your significant other is...
Kristen Hess
Feb 12, 20182 min read
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California Dreamin’ Grilled Cheese
So this is where I’m supposed to go on and on about how delicious this grilled cheese sandwich is. And what’s in it. And why it’s a...
Kristen Hess
May 17, 20153 min read
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Spring is here! Spring Canapes & Cocktails Party with KitchenAid
Spring Canapes & Cocktails! Spring is here, and there’s nothing better than gathering a few friends together for a casual get together...
Kristen Hess
Apr 12, 20142 min read
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A LOVE-LY Strawberry Chambord Valentine’s Day Cake
Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching, and I got inspired to make a LOVE-LY Strawberry Chambord Cake with Strawberry Coulis to...
Kristen Hess
Feb 11, 20143 min read
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A Delish Father’s Day Menu
Summertime is always my favorite time of year – when the sun is always shining, a warm breeze is in the air, and all the flowers, fresh...
Kristen Hess
Jun 14, 20124 min read
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Fresh from the Farm Market: Herbed Potato Salad + Strawberry Watermelon Salad
Summertime always remind me of home – when the sun is shining, a warm breeze is in the air, locusts are humming and all the flowers,...
Kristen Hess
Jul 6, 20113 min read
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On the Menu: Cooking with Fresh Seasonal Ingredients
Pan-seared Scallops and Asparagus Spring has arrived! It’s my favorite time of year when everything comes alive…flowers are blooming,...
Kristen Hess
May 8, 20113 min read
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Ecco La Cucina: An Interview with Chef Gina Stipo & Tuscan recipes
Gina Stipo at Ecco la Cucina, Tuscany I recently took a Tuscan cooking class with Chef Gina Stipo at the Institute of Culinary Education...
Kristen Hess
Apr 19, 201110 min read
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In the Mood For Love: Aphrodisiac recipes
Aphrodisiac Recipes To Spice Up Your Valentine’s Day “Aphrodisiac: any of various forms of stimulation thought to arouse sexual...
Kristen Hess
Feb 13, 20117 min read
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