The Silk tofu is a wonderful replacement for dairy in this Smoked Corn Soup.  The Mesquite Liquid Smoke is a nice added touch.

This past August, my husband and I launched our new wine label, Balverne. Balverne is being reintroduced, with legendary winemaker Margaret Davenport in conjunction with the first winemaker of Balverne, Doug Nalle.

Balverne Winery Launches New Portfolio of Wines

Historic Property Relaunches Brand

Healdsburg, CA, September 4, 2013 – Balverne Winery, hailing from a 710-acre historical property sharing the Russian River and Chalk Hill AVAs, has launched a new series of wines in select U.S.

Grilled Corn Salad with Cherry Tomatoes and Cilantro is a perfect summer side dish for one of your dinner parties. Healthy and Delicious!!

In season, there is nothing like summer corn. I like to grill it, cut if off the cob and use it in corn salsa, relish, and salad or as a side dish.

 I wanted to share this article with you by Heidi Llovet . Heidi is an amazing Physical Trainer , (she keeps me in line!)  Wellness Specialist  and good friend of mine.

From garden to tabletop, an elegant summer centerpiece of yellow roses, hydrangeas and lemons. Select your favorite flowers, vegetables and fruits – be creative and have fun!

Here are a few great tips for choosing the perfect components for a stunning floral arrangement.

Select blooms that are tight and just beginning to open.

I recently discovered the spice Merken while I was in Santiago, Chile at the farmers market. Merken is a blend of dried and smoked chilies, toasted coriander seeds, cumin and salt.

Herbs de Provence is typically used on fish or meat prior to cooking or grilling and sometimes is used in vegetable stews.