Forget store bought gnocchi; make your own with this incredible, melt in your mouth, recipe! I was walking through the isles at Trader Joe’s and saw a package of premade gnocchi. I thought I would grab it and put it in my cart to get some inspiration for my next recipe. Well, then I passed…
Author: juliewold
Homemade Sushi Rolls
You want to know a secret? I LOVE sushi. No, not the sandbox kind of love, it’s SERIOUS love. If I could, I would eat it everyday for the rest of my life. When I used to live in San Diego, I think I actually did eat sushi almost everyday. There, it’s no secret anymore,…
Blueberry and Lavender Scones
So, are you planning a tea party or a ladies brunch? Make these scones! In one word I would describe these scones as “lovely”. In more words, they are sweet, flaky and elegant. These blueberry and lavender scones are beautiful to look at and delightful to eat. The sweet, tart blueberries pair pleasantly with the floral…
Tomato, Basil and Goat Cheese Bruschetta
Bruschetta is so easy to make and always a crowd pleaser. The popularity of this Italian favorite is no surprise, as it’s not only a simple appetizer, but also an ‘upscale’ finger food. While there are the traditional tomato-and-basil recipes, there are many more bruschetta varieties. There is something about tomatoes and basil that just…
Honey Lavender and Rosemary Shortbread Cookies
Lavender? Rosemary? Honey? Wow, let me just tell you that these cookies are full of flavor. These, melt in your mouth, shortbread cookies are addicting. I never knew I would love them so much! Seriously, these cookies will continue to delight you, even as you find yourself eating the entire batch by yourself. I’m not…
Classic Filet Mignon With A Red Wine Sauce
Classic Filet Mignon With a Red Wine Sauce One of the main questions I get asked as a chemist is, “What is it about food that interests you so much?” When I get asked that, I almost always freeze and think of all the passionate answers I could give them, but the only word that…