Healthy Banana Bread

You will have trouble not eating the whole loaf of bread in one sitting, it is that good!!!

Easy Stress-Free Dinner Party

Next time you’re having a dinner part, think about ordering all your food online. It’s like having a professional chef in your home…minus the cost. Order your food in the week ahead and have it delivered to the door. CHEESE COURSE – The fabulous artisanal cheese platter from Fresh Direct is a collection of Europe’s finest, including four-year aged […]

Bango Bowls, Now Open in Massapequa Park

Dump those dishes and make room for the bowl! With our on the go life styles, it seems people are ditching their plates for bowls, and not just any type of bowl, these are power bowls.  The newest trend hitting the streets of New York are bowls packed with macrobiotics, whole grains, vegetables and superfoods. […]

Blueberry-Lemon Tea Cake

There’s just something amazing about the combo of blueberries and lemon.  Never gets old.  Treat yourself to a slice with tea, coffee or a cold glass of milk.  Juicy blueberries are complimented by a zesty lemon glaze. When Life Gives You...

Wasabi Cream Cheese Dip

The easiest, quickest appetizer for any gathering. It is deliciously addictive and you can keep all the ingredients in house for guests who stop by.

A Crowd Pleaser: Shrimp Scampi Bake

Shrimp scampi is not something that I make often, but I like to serve it on special occasions and holidays.  I had been using a recipe that was fantastic, but somewhat difficult and time consuming. So the last time I was slated to prepare scampi, I decided it was time to search for a simpler version using […]

Kaji Sushi and Lounge- Garden City’s Best Kept Sushi Secret

  Yesterday I had the pleasure of going out to dinner with two out of three of my sons. They wanted to meet me at Kaji’s in Garden City at 935 Franklin Avenue – and even though momma loathes sushi, I obliged with a smile from ear to ear. As some of you may know, […]

Crabcakes That Make Them Go “Wow”

Frozen crabcakes can give you that “quick fix” at home in the warmer months for the immediate taste of summer, but making them fresh will definitely make them go “WOW”!  It isn’t as difficult as you may think too – I have done this from memory for a very long time, so I will put […]