I’m back in Finland and really happy to be here with my husband in our home here. The first meal I wanted to cook was salmon of course! I have never tasted anything like the Norweigan salmon that you can get here. It’s succulent, juicy and riddled with healthy Omega 3 fats. I like to … Continue reading
I took a break from posting to take a family trip to Oregon over Easter. It was so wonderful to see my daughter and family and catch up with everyone in person. The Oregon coast is so beautiful and majestic and I just feel so at peace when I’m walking or running along the … Continue reading
St. Patrick’s Day is tomorrow and in honor of my family’s Irish heritage I wanted to cook something rooted in Irish cuisine. Yes, Ireland has a cuisine and it’s based on farm fresh dairy, meat, seafood and vegetables. In my heart and mind Ireland is an original in the farm to table concept that is … Continue reading
A friend of mine asked me if I could create a stir-fry recipe that was easy and quick to cook and also didn’t have a strong ginger flavor. I decided to play around with some Thai flavors, although I have to say I don’t think this dish is a traditional Thai one. It’s a mixture … Continue reading
I wanted to make something special – but light-for my husband’s arrival last Saturday. After a long and stressful overseas trip I knew he would need something light and nourishing. We both love fresh tuna so I decided to marinate a couple of tuna steaks in a hoisin/siracha sauce and then simmer the rest … Continue reading
I had some fresh crab (lump) and was trying to decide what to do with it. I had some Israeli couscous on hand as well…so I decided to try something new that I’ve been dreaming about for a while. I love Israeli couscous, it’s different from traditional couscous in that it’s a larger grain and … Continue reading
This shrimp dish is so simple yet full of flavor while elegant enough to make for a dinner party. The shrimp are naturally sweet, and the mix of kale, arugula and spinach create a slightly spicy bed for them. The addition of softened goat cheese and roasted butternut squash add a rich decadence that is … Continue reading
