Victoria CrispoAug 22, 20151 minGreen Beans and CantaloupeIt was time to sauté the green beans…but the cantaloupe sitting on the shelf whispered excitedly “me too, me too!” Peculiar mixture, but ...
Victoria CrispoJan 22, 20151 minWine Bars and Wooden TablesLast week, we went out with friends to a French wine bar, Compagnie des Vins Surnaturels. The ambiance was warm, classy, and inviting. Th...
Victoria CrispoJan 12, 20151 minHot ChocolateI was having such a hankering for hot chocolate for the last few weeks. Not that powdered, packaged, Swiss Miss stuff- nosirree, I wanted...
Victoria CrispoDec 30, 20141 minBreakfast Ravioli!For Xmas Eve, we had fresh ravioli with dinner and in a stroke of inspiration, I had an idea for the extra raviolis that were not going t...
Victoria CrispoNov 14, 20141 minFruity Fair Trade ChocolateIf you haven’t already noticed, I am a chocolate lover of the highest degree. One of my latest favorites is a bar by Madecasse, heirloom ...
Victoria CrispoOct 30, 20141 minTwo Cups of EspressoJust a quick post to document yet another espresso-laden evening, this time with adorable little paper cups! Cheers! two cups of espresso...
Victoria CrispoOct 29, 20141 minGetting Our Greens (and Carbs!)- Pizza with Broccoli Rabe & ArugulaI had some arugula in the refrigerator and a vision of pizza in my mind. On my trip to the store, the pizza crusts were on sale, further ...
Victoria CrispoOct 15, 20142 minWait, Why Are There Mushrooms in My Chocolate?!I love the World Market section at one of my local Bed, Bath, and Beyond stores. I became acquainted with World Market several years ago ...
Victoria CrispoOct 14, 20141 minMoroccan Beef Stew RevisitedI had a lot of leftovers from the Moroccan beef stew, so I doctored it up a bit when i reheated it. I took some pine nuts and toasted the...
Victoria CrispoOct 12, 20142 minOddly-Flavored Tea Favorably Tickles PalateI have never been a big tea drinker. I had inherited my mother’s “tea is for when you are sick” stance on the beverage and my father’s pe...
Victoria CrispoOct 10, 20141 minMoroccan Beef StewAfter becoming acquainted with ras el hanout a couple of years ago, I’m always excited about finding a recipe that makes use of it. And w...
Victoria CrispoOct 9, 20141 minRaspberriesThroughout the summer, the bushes lining the parking lot at our local gym (which is on the grounds of a nature trail) had been bursting w...
Victoria CrispoOct 1, 20141 minFresh Stuffed Shells on Charcoal GrillIn an effort to experiment with taste and cuisine, I’ve let my creativity wander towards some pretty interesting flavor combinations. One...
Victoria CrispoSep 25, 20141 minThe Italian Specialty MarketDo you have one of these in your area? I always enjoy going to an Italian specialty foods market to indulge in the sights, scents, and cu...
Victoria CrispoSep 19, 20141 minCoffee Every DayI’m sure I am not alone in my penchant for coffee. I’ve grown up with it. It started with my father’s love for the brew– he actually put ...
Victoria CrispoSep 17, 20141 minCinnamon and PeachesA few weeks ago, I had a hankering for comfort food in the form of pancakes (or flapjacks, if you prefer). I could clearly envision them ...
Victoria CrispoSep 15, 20141 minFresh herbs- TarragonWhen I’m looking to make a meal quickly, I sometimes reach for Trader Joe’s Butternut Squash Triangoli. I boil them as directed on the pa...
Victoria CrispoSep 10, 20141 minBringing a Taste of Home to the OfficeThese days, it’s quite common to spend one’s lunch hour eating in the office at one’s desk. What are some things you do to create a more ...
Victoria CrispoSep 9, 20141 minChocolate!How do you eat chocolate? Do you savor it, square by square, allowing it to slowly melt in your mouth, giving your tongue the grand oppor...
Victoria CrispoSep 8, 20141 minCelebratory Birthday DinnerThis past weekend was my mother’s birthday, so we (the boyfriend S and I) set out to create an enticing and elegant yet quaint dinner par...