Spago at the Bellagio, Las Vegas

Spago at the Bellagio, Las Vegas

Spago has a front row seat at the Bellagio Hotel overlooking the Bellagio Fountains. Sometimes we have been lucky enough to sit outside, listen to the Fountain music and feel the mist; and other times not so lucky!

Warm Figs with English Potted Blue Cheese and Westphalia Ham

Warm Figs with English Potted Blue Cheese and Westphalia Ham

Fresh Figs are a true delight, so when you see them buy a few. They are very seasonal and don’t travel well, and are ripe for only a few weeks. English Potted Blue Cheese is usually a very strong cheese, and a little goes a 

Canned Peaches

Canned Peaches

This recipe from Gramma Gail is a memory from our collective childhoods. Passed down from one generation to the next, made with the freshest peaches from British Columbia that you can find. You must taste at least one juicy, ripe peach first to determine it 

Clotted Cream

Clotted Cream

Clotted Cream is a very thick cream with a long history in the counties of Devon and Cornwall, England. Traditionally, it is a topping for baked goods at Afternoon Tea, and in our house, it is a big deal topping for Canned Peaches and fresh 

Honey Yogurt Parfait

Honey Yogurt Parfait

We were introduced to this stunning Honey Greek Yogurt while staying at the Burke Mansion Bed & Breakfast in Macon, Georgia. Greek Gods Honey Yogurt is decadent, like velvet with the sweetness of honey.

Flourless Chocolate Cake

Flourless Chocolate Cake

Flourless Chocolate Cake is very rich. This decently rich cake will easily serve 12 or even 24 small slices! Fresh Fruit and whipped cream or ice cream is the only garnish needed.

Oreo Ice Cream Bites

Oreo Ice Cream Bites

Oreo Cookies are delicious little treats, Gluten and Gluten Free. Perfect for dessert after busy summer days, filled with any kind of ice cream or gelato you prefer. Just start them earlier in the day!

Cupcakes and Sauterne

Cupcakes and Sauterne

Sauternes, the famous sweet wine from France.  Harvest takes place when the grapes are almost rotten, “noble rot” a fungus that develops on the grapes creates the high level of sugar that makes Sauternes perfect for sipping.