Victoria

Victoria has been cooking and writing recipes since she was a a young girl. Originally from Nebraska, her appreciation for culinary technique took off when she moved to Lyon, France. Victoria is published in Hearst Newspapers, Greenwich Free Press, New Canaanite, and more.

Leftovers

October 2, 2014

The most remarkable thing about my mother is that for thirty years she served the family nothing but leftovers. The original meal has never been found. – Calvin Trillin

Just Keep At It!

October 1, 2014

Just keep going. Everybody gets better if they keep at it. -Ted Williams

An Apple A Day

September 30, 2014

We've all heard the saying, "An Apple A Day Keeps the Doctor Away." Well it's the truth! A large apple contains 5 grams of fiber, which maintains healthy glucose levels, reduces the risk of heart disease, and promotes good digestion. Furthermore, an apple is fat and cholesterol-free, and low in sodium and calories, which helps one maintain a healthy weight. 

Hunger

September 30, 2014

The best sauce in the world is hunger. -Cervantes

Change

September 29, 2014

They always say time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself. -Andy Warhol

A Noble Dog

September 26, 2014

The noblest of all dogs in the hot dog; it feeds the hand that bites it. – Laurence J. Peter

Whatever You Are

September 25, 2014

Whatever you are, be a good one. -Abraham Lincoln

The Biggest Temptation

September 24, 2014

The biggest human temptation is … to settle for too little. -Thomas Merton

First Day of Fall

September 23, 2014

Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the Fall. -F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby

Laughter

September 22, 2014

A day without laughter is a day wasted. -Charlie Chaplin

Latest Recipes

Roasted Cod Tacos

Roasted Cod Tacos

Black Eyed Pea Salad

Black Eyed Pea Salad

Eggnog Lattes

Eggnog Lattes

Christmas Wreath Pavlova

Christmas Wreath Pavlova

Spicy Mussels

Spicy Mussels