Slushy Sweet Watermelon Mint Cocktail!

As you read this, I am back at Rancho La Puerta basking in the joy of that special place. You’ll recall last year’s creamy Electrolyte Smoothie and Ranch Special Sweet Coffee, no doubt. But the weather in NY has been beautiful! I recently spent a really fun day at the beach and was thirsty for […]
Food for the Soul & An Electrolyte Smoothie!

I have just spent a wonderful, inspiring week at a magical place called Rancho La Puerta in Tecate, Mexico. It’s the top-rated destination spa and fitness resort in the world for good reason. It boasts 3,000 acres of lush, fragrant gardens, several swimming pools, and instead of a random hotel room, you have a unique […]
Grilled Lamb Burgers!

Memorial Day is just about here. Besides being a day to be thankful and honor the people who died while serving in our armed forces, it has become the unofficial start of summer. Of course summer’s first day is June 20 so we still have some time! Grills will be awakened from a winter’s nap […]
Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps!!!

It’s easy to get into cooking ruts and lately, I’ve broken free and have really been enjoying cooking things that are not my usual flavor profiles. I hope you’re following along!! In the past, I’d been “intimidated” by ingredients that aren’t as familiar, leaning on the go-to olive oil (which is fabulous) and probably skewing […]