When my husband was approached by one of his favorite Napa wineries to host a wine dinner at our home, he jumped at the chance. And of course, I naturally saw the opportunity to plan and share a backyard wine pairing dinner with our dearest friends: it was a mutually beneficial event! Lokoya and Cardinale wineries, part of the impressive…
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Cinco de Mayo: How to Make Individual Taco Bar Trays
One of the best things about Cinco de Mayo is how bright and colorful this holiday can be, especially here in the Southwest. Tacos, margaritas, and chips are pretty much a mainstay for any fiesta, but for this occasion, I wanted to throw in a little twist. With the help from my friends at West Elm, we created a super…
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Simple Greek Salad
Best in the summer when tomatoes are at their peak, this simple Greek salad bursts with flavor. This is a great addition to my Blue and White Greek Dinner with Salt Crusted Whole Branzino. Serve at room temperature. Simple Greek Salad Ingredients: 4 tomatoes (heirloom or in season), seeded and large dice 2 peeled, seeded cucumbers (I like English), sliced…
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Salt-Crusted Whole Branzino
One of my favorite entertaining dishes, this requires a whole fish (head and tail on!), but it’s always a crowd-pleaser. Check out my Blue and White Greek Dinner for the entire post with decor tips. Great served with a Simple Greek Salad. Here’s a step by step! 1. Buy (or order) the fish I found mine at Whole Foods, but if…
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Opa! A Blue & White Greek Dinner
About seven years ago, I remember seeing a photograph in a Bon Appetit magazine with some famous chef holding a fish covered in what looked like a white blanket. I couldn’t figure out what in the heck it was until I looked more closely. And when I did, I knew I had to make my own Salt Crusted Whole Branzino. Now…
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