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We never thought we would find ourselves, everyone, in such a situation. These are, of course, days of reflection "in isolation”.  Days where we are catching ourselves cooking more often than usual. For this reason, we thought to share a recipe that our Chef Ambassador, Doreen Colondres posted on social media. Comfort food like she says, is food that heal our souls.

One of the great recipes from our customers we've seen. Enjoy these beautiful "Mini Tuna Tartare Martinis" by Michelle.

If you are looking for a special appetizer that requires no cooking and looks truly gorgeous when you serve it, this recipe is for you.  Mini Tuna Tartare Martinis are total show stoppers that elicit the “Wow!” response.  Go ahead…strut your stuff!

If you weren’t born in Japan or in the Mediterranean, you know for sure that only dark chocolate, coffee and tea can be black. Even though these foods are actually not black but rather dark brown, everyone’s fine with “black.” We all know it since childhood.

So, should you surrender to your curiosity and try really black pasta or really black risotto? Black foods are both attractive and intimidating. While red color smells and tastes with strawberry, and green color smells and tastes with fresh cucumber, we can hardly associate black color with something edible. Until we find out about squid ink.

Christmas is a milestone that marks the end of what we’ve been through and the beginning of what’s awaiting us.

Christmas is a point in time and space where our past meets our future. And while our memories are hanging out with our anticipations, we can peacefully enjoy the moment together with our dearest and nearest.

This feeling of joy that we are sharing with the people we love makes Christmas time magic and warm, despite the winter weather. Rain and snow forecasts are powerless to stop the holiday hustle and bustle, sounding with Dean Martin’s and Frank Sinatra’s songs, smelling with pine and citrus.

So are the gloomy weather forecasts powerless to prevent us from shopping in search of beautiful gifts and delicious foods.

Somehow, Thanksgiving makes us reminisce about the time we enjoyed with family and friends, and about past things we are sincerely thankful for now.

Therein is the magic of this holiday. It brings our dearest and nearest together into the kitchen and around the table. Then, while we are enjoying warm foods, old jokes, and the Macy’s parade or the NFL game, this magic unobtrusively takes us all back to the moments when we were happy.

Or it’s not magic, but just the last slice of flavorful turkey and a glass of good wine.

Park your broom and sit for a spell! It’s Halloween!

There it is, right around the corner, taking quick peeks to see if you are ready for the sweet and spooky celebration. Or probably, it’s just a ghost yard stake, which your neighbor has set up on their lawn.

So, let’s look through your Halloween checklist and see what else can help you throw a spook-tacular bash for your dearest and nearest.