This traditional braided bread is slightly sweet and soft, and best served warm for a perfect treat on Easter morning! When I think of Easter Bread, I think of the colorful loaves or buns that are typical of bakeries here in New York. They tend to be sweet but not overly so, often being somewhere…
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Mediterranean Caponata featuring Macari Vineyards
This post has been sponsored by Macari Vineyards. All opinions expressed are my own. Please enjoy responsibly! This Mediterranean Caponata salad is both sweet and savory. With a drizzle of honey and roasted vegetables, it is the perfect wine pairing for this season. Macari was one of the big surprises from my Long Island wine…
Classic Iced Tea
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #LiptonNewLook #CollectiveBias Spring isn’t too far off, and today we’re sharing a peek behind our garden prep alongside our favorite recipe for classic iced tea! For easier shopping, simply hover over the above image to click through and…
Lemon and Lavender Ricotta Bundts #BundtBakers
Spring is finally in full swing and to celebrate we’ve made Lemon and Lavender Ricotta Bundts- light, delicate cakes topped with a citrus icing. Despite the long and arduous winter that has been plagued with what has felt like never ending gray skies, bitter temperatures and personal heartbreaks, I’ve been in the best of moods…
20 minute Fresh Tomato & Zucchini with Linguine
Springtime calls for simple meals with seasonal ingredients. Enter this 20-minute meal with a fresh tomato sauce and grilled zucchini served over a bed of linguine. I wrote some months ago that “culture and food are tied together as life and breath are tied together, and for the simple reason that culture finds no more…
Celebrate Spring with New Twists on Classic Recipes Made Easy with Laura Vitale
Spring has arrived and it’s time to lighten up our meals. With the arrival of the season, it can be a busy one, especially if you’re facing a week’s worth of meals coupled with a hectic schedule and a hungry family. YouTube and Cooking Channel star Laura Vitale is here to help, with easy twists…
Spring Celebrations with Yarden Winery
This post has been sponsored by Yarden Winery. All opinions expressed are my own. The following message is for persons 21+. Please enjoy responsibly. Early last month, I was contacted by the representatives of Yarden Winery, who has been a longtime friend of Living the Gourmet, and asked if I would be interested in reviewing…
Honey Granola Breakfast Parfaits
These Honey Granola Breakfast Parfaits are a wholesome and delicious way to start the mornings off on the right note. We’re excited to be introducing Stirring Up Fun with Food by Sarah Michelle Gellar. Be sure to scroll down to the bottom of the post for a special giveaway! “Food crafting is taking basic food…
Smoked Salmon & Cream Cheese Toppers
Thank you RITZ Crackers for sponsoring this post. Be sure to grab RITZ Crackers from a Target near you today, for all your spring entertaining needs! Welcome Spring with these delectable bites! Cream cheese is whipped with a burst of fresh lemon, garden chives and bits of bacon. Piped over RITZ Crackers and topped with…
Strawberry Spring Galette
Strawberry Spring Galette is a perfect way to celebrate the arrival of Spring and our favorite seasonal fruit- strawberries! There’s a trope about dwelling in a singular place so long that one’s surroundings begin to become a part of oneself. It’s sentiment to which I can relate, almost as if whatever soul animates my body…
Spring Entertaining with Mary Giuliani
We are pleased to welcome Mary Giuliani to Living the Gourmet today who is here to talk to us about Spring entertaining! Mary Giuliani is caterer to the stars creating parties for the crème de la crème of the art, fashion and entertainment sets. Her clients look to her to break traditional entertaining norms and…
Tuna Salad with Homemade Flatbreads
This light, seasonal dish is perfect for early brunches or afternoon luncheons. It’s healthy, satisfying and best of all, you most likely already have all the ingredients on hand! Routine has its moments. It offers security, certainty, and helps assure away the threats of the unknown. Yet, like so many other things in this life,…
Grilled Shrimp Kabobs with Fresh Tzatziki Sauce
A delicious Spring meal is brought together beautifully with sweet and savory notes from honeydew melon wrapped in ham to zesty grilled shrimp kabobs that perfectly mirror the delicate essence of Voveti Prosecco. “Quickly, bring me a beaker of wine so that I may wet my mind and say something clever,” as Aristophanes remarked. While…
LTG Welcomes Spring
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #PalmoliveMultiSurface #CollectiveBias We have arrived at that time of year when the weather has once again made it safe, perhaps even obligatory, to leave our homes and embark upon the great outdoors. However, before we make our annual…
