by Flora Caputo | Oct 8, 2017 | Recipes, Uncategorized
In the busy days of fall, entertaining sometimes can be hard to find time for, especially making dessert. I like having the components for my super-easy white chocolate mousse to whip up (literally) to use in a variety of easy treats (cupcakes, cake...
by Flora Caputo | Oct 1, 2017 | Recipes, Uncategorized
Prepared refrigerated dough is a bit of a modern miracle for busy cooks. Now I love a good, homemade dough like anyone else, but sometimes you just don’t have the time or the energy. Refrigerated biscuit dough, croissant dough, and puff pastry is a great...
by Flora Caputo | Sep 30, 2017 | Recipes, Uncategorized
I recently had a lovely working lunch al fresco with a fellow board member of a women-led food organization I am a member of, Les Dames D’Escoffier. She invited me to her lovely home and she had a wonderful garden in the back, where we sat amongst the flowers,...
by Flora Caputo | Sep 23, 2017 | Recipes, Uncategorized
Followers of this blog know I am a made-from-scratch kind of girl. But sometimes, you have to make something fast for hungry mouths that want something sweet, and you have to use what you have on hand. I always keep a box of vanilla cake mix in the pantry for just...
by Flora Caputo | Sep 17, 2017 | Recipes, Uncategorized
I know it’s pumpkin spice everything right now. Believe me, I understand. I walked by a huge endcap display at the store yesterday and had to tamp down my urge to buy pumpkin spice soap, cheerios, hot chocolate, oatmeal, and cookies. Yes, fall is upon us, and...
by Flora Caputo | Sep 16, 2017 | Recipes, Uncategorized
I started throwing a whole chicken in a slow cooker last year. I was always hesitant to do it. I prefer roasting a whole bird in the oven. But I quickly warmed up to the cooking technique. It is a super easy way to get a nice, rich protein for your family with...
by Flora Caputo | Sep 14, 2017 | Recipes, Uncategorized
I know you can get blueberries all year, but I would urge you to run to the farmer’s markets to grab the last of the blueberries. Nothing is better than farm fresh blueberries. This pie will work with blueberries any time of year. I mean…it’s...
by Flora Caputo | Sep 10, 2017 | Recipes, Uncategorized
I won’t go into too much of a story about this cake, I tell you all about it in the video below, complete with photos! This recipe was given to me by my Great Aunt Margherite when we visited her and my Great Uncle Sebastian in the Alsace-Lorraine region in...
by Flora Caputo | Sep 3, 2017 | Recipes, Uncategorized
Chillier days are in store which means comfort foods are back on the docket. This dish is spicy, warm yet pretty light and healthy. Your guests can top their Buddha bowls with their favorite things. Some people like kimchi, some like avocado. My kid hates onions,...
by Flora Caputo | Sep 1, 2017 | Gardening, Uncategorized
Chamomile tea is used for so many things; from tummy problems to a beauty aid to plant first aid. It’s actually really great for plants! Chamomile is known to reduce mold and mildew on indoor and outdoor plants. I recently discovered some black spot growing on...
