Coconut Ginger Lime Macadamia Bars

I had a par-tay again at the house. Those of you who know me well may be shocked at the sound of me entertaining IN MY OWN HOME. Well, don’t get too excited ~ keep your britches tight ~ there are only a selected few who make the cut. They are special, these two. And…

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Citrus Ginger Chicken

I’ve said it before, and it does NOT happen all too often, but once in a blue moon, I have a splash of leftover wine from the night before. I’m not typically a white wine drinker, but loved the fresh, clean effervescence of my first sip of Grooner Grüner Veltliner. A new grape to me, apparently…

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Jamaican Jerk Shrimp and Purple Sweet Potato Pancakes

Remember the whole chicken and waffle craze? Well, it’s so last year. Really, it is… Who wants fried chicken and syrupy sweet, crusty waffles anyway? Many folks, I’m sure. But not this little princess. Something a little more exotic for me… …and “rare,” in that I’ve been dreaming of purple sweet potato season for months…

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