Category Archives: Tickles & Papenade

OMG! Haven’t had pizza for months. Ever since I changed to a gluten-free diet, pizza has clearly not been a part of my life style. Well, my latest journey to a CO-OP market delivered the best alternative. I found a … Continue reading →

 Now “Beach Blanket Bingo” isn’t only fun, it’s delicious too! Jarets Stuffed Cupcakes Website

“Gruel, nothing but gruel” said Oliver Twist. Sure, a bowl of oatmeal is bland. Until you add your favorite condiments and a delicious creamy milk to it. Why not turn your morning gruel into dessert? Start with steel cut oatmeal. … Continue reading →

This salad takes a lot of the work that your digestion does and transfers it to your chopping skills. What you’ll need is everything but the kitchen sink. This salad is so versatile you may never make it the same … Continue reading →

This Holiday Season is reinventing itself at my home. Thanksgiving Day became a night out at the movies for Jered and I when our friends notified us that they were under the weather. We were prepared for a flexible feast; … Continue reading →

My friend and collaborator, Adam, and I went shopping last Sunday at the local Farmer’s Market. He had just arrived from San Fran and a whirlwind tour of the US. Being a native of Australia and raised on fresh fruit … Continue reading →

Donna's Shindig! Cocktail Join me for a delicious drink and toast to my second live concert on StageIt.com. Cocktail recipe: Fresh Watermelon Juice; pour into ice cube trays and freeze.  In a blender, add 1 cup of Prosecco and 6-8 … Continue reading →

BBQ Corn on the Cob I like to go to the Farmer's Market for fresh corn. Most markets will do but make sure the entire husk is covering the tender kernals of corn. Start your BBQ Four Servings: Four ears … Continue reading →

For All you artichoke lovers, this gets to the heart of the matter! I have incorporated tips from Giada De Laurentis on the Food Network. Serves 4 I'll make this as easy as can be. You'll need 2 large artichokes. … Continue reading →

Fresh Summer Salad Try visiting your local Farmer's Market for fresh summer greens and other delights. My latest sojourn featured a plethora of Heirloom tomatoes…yellow, green, red, burgundy, striped…all bursting with juicy goodness. My favorite pairing with these beauties is … Continue reading →