Vodka, fresh muddled apple and ginger and fresh squeezed lime & orange juice = a holiday/cold weather health booster! (or something)...

My own maple infused vodka = Christmas Caucasian (aka white Russian)

Food crack = Stove top Autumn Mac and cheese: Creamy orchietti, fresh Fall apples, spicy chorizo, homemade bread crumbs.

Herby roasted pumpkin with new baby potatoes and seared saganaki (squeaky chewy salty grilling cheese)

grilled Summer vegetable sandwiches with fresh mozzarella and toasted ciabatta

Fresh from the farmer's market golden & purple beet salad with soft, creamy chevre and crunchy rich hazelnuts

Pan seared halibut with fresh seasonal shelling peas, delicate new baby potatoes, and a light herb vinaigrette.

Grandma's Decadent Chocolate Cake with pulverized pistachios and a smooth espresso vanilla frosting.

Creamy artichoke dip with salty prosciutto, sage and pine nuts. Oh heck yes.

Incredibly delicate gnudi (think gnocchi w less flour & more cheese) with fresh fava beans and tomato sauce - rich, savory, so simple.

Simply baked sweet potato chips with fresh rosemary, coarse sea salt & fresh cracked black pepper.

Bitter Dandelion Green & Sweet Grilled Peach Salad w Fresh Mozzarella & Rich Bresaola

Incredible Crusted Steak Sandwich: bring pub food to a whole new level via blue cheese, pine nuts, sundried tomatoes, citrus & a red wine reduction sauce.

Decadent chocolate brownies with a twist... Bacon. Oh yes. We went there.

Sweet yet acidic melt in your mouth balsamic slow braised grass-fed beef short ribs = best meal i've had in a LONG time.

Just in time for Summer, somethin a little hot & cheesy: Oozy Gooey Cheesy Stuffed Jalapenos

Rich, savory chicken liver pate with thyme and brandy paired with acidic balsamic onions.

Fancy-Pants Creamy Vanilla Cauliflower Puree - who says cauliflower needs to be bland?? Pair with marinated mushrooms for a veggie friendly appie or grass-fed steak for an elegant dinner.

Fire Roasted Pepper Spread w Grilled Green Garlic - spread on toasted crostinis.

The Old Fashioned with bourbon soaked cherries = burly bourbon with a side of bourbon.

Bourbon Soaked Cherries..Spice up your ice cream or a drink of bourbon. With more bourbon.

Fresh & seasonal spot prawn shellfish pot with a light, saffron infused coconut curry sauce.

Sweet yet tart, refreshing yet familiar - strawberry mint mojitos may leave you asking, "where did all the rum go?".

Fresh Seasonal Spring Rhubarb Oatmeal makes breakfast, lunch, dinner or snacks = good.

From Scratch Gnocchi in a Truffled Mushroom Frenzy with Crispy Sage. Part 2 of 3 as to why 3 ways are a good idea.