Is there an appetizer that is more of a go-to item than veggies and dip? While there may be more exciting appetizers, I can’t think of any other item that you always want to have at a party. Adults love it and kids love it. Vegetarians? […]

What are you doing this Saturday? You know, to celebrate National Mac and Cheese Day on July 14. Who doesn’t love Mac and Cheese? There’s an instant childhood flashback for you! Mac and Cheese is such a comfort food. It always tastes so good! Mac […]

Happy Fourth of July, American friends! We are finally in the hot days of summer! Yippee! After this what-took-you-so-long-to-leave winter, I am enjoying the sunshine and warm weather (and I am not complaining that this weekend was more than a little warm!!). Warmer weather means more […]

This upcoming weekend in Canada is a long weekend! Yay for Victoria Day! Our American friends will have to wait one week longer for the US Memorial Day holiday, but either way, the long weekend in May is the start of summer season. [Note: yes, I […]

Last summer, Pete and I were in Marsala, Sicily to attend the beautiful wedding of our friends, Matteo and Giovanna. We were very excited to share our friends’ special day. As an added bonus, we had an “excuse” to go to Marsala, a town that […]

Pete and I were in Hawaii a few years ago to celebrate my birthday. The “State of Many Islands” is beautiful. One of the things that Pete loved was all the fresh fish! Since returning, it seems that every time I turn around, there is a […]

“Hi Elin, I’m having an Oscar party and I need an elegant appetizer. What should I make?” Are you looking for a luxurious item for your next Oscar or cocktail party? This pate is perfect – it checks all the boxes. It’s a snap to make and very […]