Oh Lobster, how I love thee. It is often the food of choice for celebrations and holidays, and understandably so! But this time of year, a rich and creamy lobster bisque is my perennial Valentine’s favorite. Bisque may sound intimidating, but I promise you it is not....
I love Fino Sherry. My husband jokingly refers to it as my grandmother drink. Last night we hosted a dinner party complete with a cheese course and libations. Cognac, port, Armagna and, Sherry. Despite its greatness (in my humble opinion), Sherry still draws a...
FULL DISCLOSURE, I am NOT a baker. My strength and love lies with cooking. As any proficient baker knows, it requires following instructions. And for me, that is what makes bakers impressive. As an enthusiastic cook, I love to take creative license with my recipes, or...
There is something wonderful about sipping a classic cocktail. Even though the cocktail hour seems to have been dropped from most routines, I love the notion of setting aside time to bask in a moment of celebration. And what better a time than the Oscars. Whether...
I first had a delicious bowl of Portuguese seafood stew in Cape Cod many years ago. Settlers from Portugal immigrated to Massachusetts in large numbers in the late 19th century to work in the fishing industry. Thankfully, the Portuguese culture influenced the flavors...
Ronda is the author of Entertaining at Home and Designers at Home. Both published by Rizzoli. Ronda has been cooking and entertaining for 30 years. Inspired and influence by 10 years living in Scotland, and time abroad, Ronda brings an international flair to food. In 2019 Ronda was named to the Salonniere 100, a list of America’s best party hosts.
