Recipes
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breakfast tacos from Chaya & Cacao Nestled under a palm frond canopy, just a short walk from Isla Mujeres’ North Beach is Chef Lori Dumm’s…

Mexican Chocolate Mousse Recipe
Jan 25 2018
This Mexican Chocolate Mousse is simply amazing. It is light, not too sweet, and can be made on the counter and stove top in about…

Best Banana Bread
Jan 08 2018
This banana bread recipe is foolproof and you can add your own flair! It is my go to recipe for brunch, a potluck or dessert.…

Maple Pecan Pie Bars
Nov 25 2017
When a person tells me that something is “as easy as pie” I’m usually going to be the first one to call their bluff. Making…

There’s nothing that says fall in Madison, Wisconsin like a stroll around the Dane County Farmers’ Market and a UW Badgers football game. In fact,…

Vegan Mushroom Ceviche
Sep 18 2017
RECIPE: VEGAN MUSHROOM CEVICHE (courtesy of Restaurare in Tulum) Such a simple, delicious and flavorful way to prepare mushrooms! Courtesy of the generous and lovely…

Maraschino Cherries – Two Easy-to-Make Recipes
Jul 19 2017
If your kids are like mine, they are drawn to bright red foods – hot Cheetos, Twizzlers, Takis, and of course maraschino cherries. Try as…

When I travel, I am drawn to souvenirs that help me recapture a special moment. A shell and seed necklace reminds me of the beauty of the landscape, while a…

Our journey continues…Day 5-9 of our Culinary Vacation to Mexico Isla Mujeres A 5-mile long island paradise, Isla Mujeres is only a 20 minute ferry…

Things to Do in Valladolid, Yucatan
Mar 08 2017
Valladolid, Yucatan is a beautiful colonial city in the heart of the Yucatan peninsula. There are so many fun things to do in Valladolid, Yucatan.…

Palms, Pibil and Palapas – Two Days In Tulum
Mar 05 2017
Nine Days on a Culinary and Cultural Vacation in the Yucatan and Quintana Roo. The story begins here… The magic of a place can take…

Kombucha: It’s What’s for Dinner
Jan 16 2017
I love kombucha. The tang, the sweetness, the slight effervescence that awakens my tastebuds. Kombucha is tart and crisp and loaded with probiotics. My three (current) favorite…