Spanakopita

I can’t get enough Greek food and Spanakopita is one of my favorites. This recipe is the classic individual “triangle” pies. But it can also be made as one large pie by placing 6 or so sheets of buttered Phyllo dough on the bottom of a cake pan, layer on the filling, then 6 more…

Smokey Spicy Salmon Spread

I’m new to the world of Storage Wars. You probably know more than me. From my understanding storage units get auctioned off to people who see only a glimpse of the contents yet take a gamble that there may be things of value in them. So that’s how I came into possession of a circa…

Sailor Jerry’s Champagne Grapes

With few fireworks or parades this year, the 4th of July sort of snuck up on us. It’s been a hot summer so far which means the holiday weekend calls for something cool, yet somewhat celebratory to make up for the lack of big BBQs and parties. These booze-soaked grapes are the perfect little treat…

Patacones (Tostones) with Mojo Sauce

As face-to-face socializing (or rather mask-to-mask, 6’ apart) begins to open up in our world, I’m dreaming about future get togethers on the dock. No hugs, no handshakes, but maybe a few beers and some munchies? Maybe some fried plantains? It brings back memories of sailing into Shelter Bay, Panama with the 2018 World ARC…

Holiday Crab Rangoon Cups

I had Crab Rangoon at a restaurant last week. It was one of their week’s specials, and knowing I was going to make a version of it for the upcoming Parade of Lights party, I thought I’d give it a go. Hmmm. Well, I realized how not to make my Holiday Crab Rangoon Cups…seemingly all…

Cocktail Crackers

My friend Carol introduced me to these gluten-free, practically carb-free home made crackers, or as she calls them “burned cheese cookies”. They may sound odd but they are absolutely perfect for cocktail hour. Gin & Tonic cocktails to be precise. Something about that crisp refreshing gin, sweet medicinal tonic, then paired with these salty, semi-charred…