Easy Christmas Cookie Recipes for a Festive, and Stress-Free, Holiday

While chestnuts roasting on an open fire sounds nice, we would much rather have Christmas cookies baking in the oven. Whether you’re heading to a neighborhood potluck, your best friend’s cocktail party, or a good ol’ fashioned Southern cookie swap, these Christmas cookie recipes from Chef Lynn Michelle’s kitchen will be the first to disappear […]

Pots of Gold and Clouds of Mint Dreams:

As Seen in Pink Magazine! St. Patrick’s Day has long been one of the most fun, and festive, food holidays.  Although the type of “green” food traditionally associated with St. Patrick’s Day is not exactly known for being particularly healthy (who hasn’t enjoyed a glass of green beer or a McDonald’s signature Shamrock Shake on […]

The Basics of Baking with Chocolate

They say that cooking is love made visible, and there’s perhaps a no better testament to that quote than the world’s favorite dessert: chocolate. Crack open a gooey chocolate chip cookie, bite into a homemade brownie, or cut into a chocolate lava cake, and you’ll know what we mean. From mousse and fudge to cake […]

How to Have the Perfect Date Night

There’s no “right way” to spend time with your partner as long as your time together is personal. Without waiters, friends, or the general public around to distract you, the real bonding can begin. New couples might be intimidated by true one-on-one time, but long-time partners know how meaningful these moments can be. We often […]