Summer is here and what better way to enjoy all of your freshly grown garden veggies than by chopping them up and mixing them together in the form of a Cold Salad Pizza! This pizza is perfect for any picnic or bbq.  It is fresh,...

Portland, ME is not only home to some of the best Lobster in the world, but is also the perfect place to travel if you are looking to have a green summer vacation.  Ranked as one of the Top Tier Sustainable Cities in the United...

This recipe has quickly become one of my favorites for Family dinner.  Made with the freshest farmers market ingredients and brown rice pasta for our gluten-free friends, this dish is a vegetarian delight!   My trick is to saute the veggies before putting them into the...

This Curry has melted the hearts of many a dinner guest.  It's delicious, filling, made from amazing ingredients and is always a conversation point.  Everyone wants this recipe after they taste it.  Plus it's easy to make!  Almost all of the ingredients are available on...

I've been thinking lately about the accessibility of wine. What can be done to make it less intimidating for every day you and me who are so curious and want to try but are terrified of being shamed by wine snobs?   That led me to...

I love this slaw for so many reasons!  From the rainbow carrots to the delicious spicy dijon mustard to the hint of orange zest that rounds out the flavor, this easy to prepare side is healthy, easy to make and is a true crowd pleaser....

Let's Face it, we could all use a little minimizing in our lives.  From content overload to eating take-out on a daily basis to the negative effects of cheap, fast fashion...

[caption id="attachment_3894" align="alignright" width="225"] Sunrise view from our private deck and swing at the Float House[/caption] After an enchanting two weeks exploring the south of Thailand, we found ourselves traveling north for the last leg of our honeymoon to the River Kwai in Kanchanaburi, Thailand.  We...

**This post may contain affiliate links.  Verte Luxe only links to brands we trust [caption id="attachment_4419" align="alignleft" width="237"] This delicious side will spice up any meal![/caption] INGREDIENTS: 1 large head of organic cauliflower from your local farmers market, cut into small- medium florets 1 medium organic red or white...

Sarah Basta is She Sips - an oenophile and freelance costumer for film and television living in Los Angeles. She has traveled to several countries and enjoyed the culture and passion of wine along the way. She is originally from Montana, now calls California her...