I love the sun and heat. One of the reasons for this is that I’m Greek and love nothing more than being on the beach by the ocean. It’s in my blood! We spend a lot time at the beach in Greece in the summer. In the winter we try to go south to get some sun when it’s really cold here in Connecticut. (Sometimes winters really make me miss my college days in Florida!) That said, I can bring the beach back to me whenever I make this Tropical Fruit Salad, no matter the weather outs

There is something so refreshing about a new salad recipe in the spring. I’m at the point where I’m ready to put away my heavier vegetable side dishes until next fall. This Asparagus Strawberry & Feta Salad fits the bill as the weather warms up. It’s filled with fresh lettuces, fresh vegetables, a light tangy cheese, and tossed with a delicious dressing. It’s truly divine to have on your table this season, especially when everything is fresh from the farmstand.   The key to m

This is a great summer recipe I remember having as a child. It’s what I call our Greek Yogurt Strawberry Bar Dessert. It looks fancy but it is totally made at home and is great for making with kids. Once you get used to making this recipe, I encourage you to try it with different fruit flavors if you have something you’d like to try. I, for example, also like cherry or peach, depending on what’s available.  To get this recipe right I encourage you to try these amazing cookies

I love a great summer cocktail and I know you do, too! This Strawberry Basil Mojito is one of the best and you’ll definitely enjoy it as much as we do.   To make this cocktail I start with the freshest strawberries I can possibly find. This usually means going to the farmer’s market or one of our local farmstand markets to get the berries that are truly red all the way through. Then I pluck some fresh basil from the plant in our garden.  I like to make my own simple syrup rat

This Chocolate Mousse with Strawberries is the most perfect dessert to serve to your Valentine. Working with chocolate can be intimidating, it often requires heat and can be very delicate. However, this recipe is entirely fool proof. By whipping the chocolate together with the cream cheese, you instantly have a stable recipe that won’t veer off course. It comes together in just a few steps and tastes incredible Sometimes I put my kids in charge of making this since it doesn’t