I was sitting on this gorgeous terrace in Positano, drinking the best cappuccino of my life and trying not to stare too obviously at the Mediterranean spread out below me, when the hotel's pastry chef brought out a plate of almond biscotti. I'll be honest – I wasn't expecting much. Hotel breakfast cookies are usually…  READ MORE 

Anyone who has grown cucumbers can relate to the day when suddenly your patch is overflowing, and you start giving your cukes to anyone who will take them. Next time that happens, just make this tangy Easy Cucumber Salad with Dill. Now, cucumbers contain a lot of water. A lot. That’s what keeps them cool.…  READ MORE 

Ranch dressing and barbeque sauce come together as the duo they were meant to be. This chicken is quick to throw together and easy to customize to your preferred tastes.  READ MORE 

This fudge is made with fresh blueberry pie filling, so you know it will be packed with flavor. The blueberries add a tartness that balances out the sweetness of the white chocolate. As I grew up in New England, my family would grow blueberries in our own garden.…  READ MORE 

The Blackberry-Thyme Sparkler came to life during one of my experimental evenings with our Berry-Basil Puree. I had this gorgeous batch of blackberries that were almost too pretty to blend, but I'm so glad I did! The way they work with the thyme creates this sophisticated drink that's…  READ MORE