I am pretty much a sucker for anything caramel, add salt to it and I’m in love. I find that others share this sweet love affair with salt and caramel too. Turn that into a pudding now you have an incredible dessert. These salted caramel puddings with whipped cream and sugar cookie crumble is a must […]

SERVING 7 INGREDIENTS: 1 sheet of puff pastry 1 small jar of Raspberry Peach Champagne Jam by Stonewall Kitchen 3.75 ounces 1 Mt. Tam Triple Cream from Cowgirl Creamery extra virgin olive oil ⅓ cup toasted slivered almonds 1 baguette, sliced PREPARATION: Defrost 1 sheet of puff pastry. Once defrosted preheat oven to 400 degrees. […]

Sometimes you need a hearty, warm soup on a winter day. Something that is flavorful and filling, I know I sure do in Lake Tahoe during the snowy months. Then this soup was born! Let us know in the comments if you enjoyed this recipe!      

SERVING 4 INGREDIENTS: 2 cups shredded brussels sprouts 2 cups shredded kale 2 cups shredded red cabbage 2 oranges, zested and juiced 2 tablespoons poppy seeds 1 tablespoon honey ⅓ cup olive oil salt & pepper ½ cup golden raisins ⅓ cup toasted sunflower seeds PREPARATION: In a large bowl add brussels sprouts, kale, and […]

An ice cream sandwich, so simple and so yummy! They are always a big hit when I make them for an event. You feel like a kid again. I made a classic Ice Cream Sandwich, Chocolate Chip Cookie with Tahitian Vanilla Bean Ice Gelato. I use Talenti Gelato, pretty much one of the most amazing […]

The Ritz-Carlton at Northstar a wonderful place to be able to cook at, a beautiful location with a great view of the mountains. I was cooking for a small family, two adults, and three kids. Enjoying a family ski vacation in Lake Tahoe. They wanted a nice dinner at home with healthy food for the […]