This one may look fancy, but it’s quite simple. Buy one rack of lamb and get confident that you can do this! I usually season the meat ahead of time to marinate, so I grabbed some fresh rosemary from my yard, a little black pepper, and a Napa spice blend (you don’t have to be … More Nice Rack…of Lamb!

You know I enjoy my own cooking and don’t do a whole lot of fine dining out, but this place was an experience definitely worth sharing with you.  FISH by Jose Andres is one of the fine dining restaurants at the National Harbor’s newest attraction, MGM.  Very easy to get in and out of, this … More FISH by Jose Andres at MGM National Harbor: the REEL Deal!

It was a beautiful weekend this Easter, so we got our gardening mood on and got outside. My wonderful husband took care of the dirty work – turning over last year’s soil, pulling weeds, and resoiling – to present me with the perfect bed for my veggie garden.  This year, I chose two kinds of … More Gardening, Pulled Pork, and Slaw

Having just returned from the Outer Banks, naturally all I’m thinking about is when I can get back there. This has been my beach getaway for over 30 years, our family destination where it’s all about the beach and the family. Such was the case this time too, and the weather was spectacular. Spring in … More OBX and BBQ Nachos

So this one isn’t so much a “how to,” but if you’ve read my blog, you already know how to sear salmon and roast veggies. And with two products, you can kick this dish up sky high. I went to the Beer, Bourbon, and BBQ festival this past weekend to try out, well, all of … More Apple Bacon BBQ Sauce and one-stop-shop Spice Blend