I started this blog because I love to cook. It doesn’t get much easier than that, does it?

I am a big fine of wine. I consider my wine education to still be a work in process, however I think it’s really fun to discover new wines and explore how to bring out the essence of the wine with different foods, spices, herbs and tastes.

I’m also a big fan of Tuscan and Mediterranean style cooking. I’m an olive oil FREAK! I use olive oil in everything and you will probably see that reflected in many of my posts here on this blog. I don’t skimp on cost when it comes to olive oil, either. Only the BEST Extra-Virgin will do in my kitchen!

I’m also a crazy nut for kitchen appliances, cookery, utensils and any other type of kitchen gadget I can get my grubby little hands on. I have at LEAST three of everything. I simply drool over Williams & Sonoma stores and books!

One of the things I’m working on currently is food plating. I just love when food is presented well - - it just makes it seem to taste better, doesn’t it?

I’m an addict of shows like “Top Chef” on BravoTV and absolutely ANYthing on the Food Network.

I hope you enjoy my blog - - it’s a hobby blog, at best. I’m no professional over here, just someone who really loves cooking!