Eggs In a Blanket?  No, Scotch Eggs! Growing up in Texas I never heard of a Scotch Egg, much less tasted one.  I suppose if it was wrapped in bacon or fried in bacon grease it might have been a staple in our house, but […]

The Passion for Spices – A New Phenomenon or An Age – Old Quest? During a recent conversation with a friend of mine, the topic of spices came up (as it often does in my world).  My friend mused that it seemed the popularity (and […]

Feels Like Home They are known by many names…Nana, G-Ma, Grammy, Granny…and most people have had at least one in their life.  That person who embodies everything that is “home.”  The one whom the mere thought of brings back the innocence of childhood – warm […]

A Road Trip to Discover Athens So many of us dream of visiting one of the myriad of exquisite travel destinations overseas…white beaches, romantic getaways, historical architecture, famous galleries and museums.  But quite often we overlook what we have – the beauty, the history, the […]