Villa Lyda Details Inside Villa Lyda Inside: accommodation at Lyda is spread over a main house with two independent apartments and two guesthouses. The entrance of the main house’s ground floor apartment opens into a generously proportioned living… Read More
This deliciousness was created by my recent travels to Puglia. The Italians call this dish sformatino. It is important to bake this dish in a water bath to keep the custard nice and moist. This particular recipe I… Read More
Lavender Panna Cotta, is such a beautiful dessert. This creation was inspired from my travels to Croatia and the Island of Hvar. On Hvar there are just fields and fields of lavender. They serve the most delicious Lavender… Read More
Candied Bacon, Is there anything better? I think not. How many things would I add candied bacon to you ask? Deviled Eggs, Salted Caramel, Gelato, BLT Crostini, Hamburger, Salads, Manhattan Cocktail, Shrimp Salad, Caramel Corn and the list… Read More
Fresh cherries are one of my favorites, and I love goat cheese, this with a rosemary infused honey OMG delish!
Shrimp lovers…. I have a great appetizer recipe coming your way for Memorial weekend. The flavors are smokin hot and its super easy. All you need to do is make an herbed mascarpone, grill some baguette or ciabatta,… Read More
Sicilian Pasta Scannaturi, the art of eating hand made pasta off a wooden board. Yes this is an art. The first time I had the please to experience this tradition was in Sicily with one of my dearest… Read More
KAMAYAN FEAST – KAMAYAN TABLE – BOODLE FIGHTS While most Filipinos today eat using a spoon and fork, the traditional way of eating is kamayan, or “with hands.” Kamayan was the customary way of eating in the Philippines prior… Read More
PRIVATE PAELLA EVENTS One of my favorite things to create is Paella. I love to make paella on an out door paella grill. If you have a large group you are in luck because we have two out… Read More