Toast to St. Patrick’s Day with this Cocktail! St. Patrick’s day is this weekend… What better way to indulge in a spirited celebration than with a specialty cocktail?! St. Patrick’s Day is all about the color green (we’ve probably all been pinched a time or two for not wearing green). Introduce a new shade of […]

Sour Apple Martini: A St. Patrick’s Day Delight

March 13, 2024

My take on the classic Italian meat sauce! There are few things my daughter loves more than good old fashioned Bolognese sauce! Years ago I had a goal to create a Bolognese recipe that tastes like fine dining from home. Bolognese is a classic Italian meat sauce that’s commonly served on a bed of tagliatelle […]

Bolognese Sauce

February 28, 2024

A Simple and Sophisticated Appetizer Happy Valentine’s Day! Whether you’re celebrating at home or heading out for date night, I thought I would share a little something to snack on while you gear up for the festivities! Years ago I created an appetizer that was both simple and sophisticated… Beef Crostini. The ingredients create an […]

Beef Crostini With Shaved Parmesan & Balsamic Drizzle

February 14, 2024

Halloween is right around the corner, which means it’s time to start planning your spooky soirée! I recently joined NBC Texas Today to share my tips and tricks for a successful Halloween, and the information was too good to not have a permanent spot on the blog (you can watch my segment HERE)! I’ve always […]

Hosting a Spooktacular Halloween

October 18, 2023

My go-to cookout recipes and summer hosting essentials Memorial Day is quickly approaching, can you believe it?! What better way to celebrate than with a cookout? I receive many questions inquiring about what my go-to menus look like when hosting during the summer months. In honor of Memorial Day and summer hosting on the horizon, […]

Hosting 101: Memorial Day Cookout

May 17, 2023

Don Artemio Restaurant | Five-Course Wine Dinner  A Collaborative Event  with Pinea Wines & Chef Tiffany Blackmon  I simply love fabulous food, especially food that is authentic, creative, leads with expression and is clever in development and design. You have possibly watched, read, and heard me discuss one of my favorite Fort Worth restaurants, Don […]

Don Artemio Five-Course Wine Dinner

February 22, 2023

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