Cyd Converse

Cyd Converse is the former editor of Food Fanatic, and also the founder and cocktail shaker in residence at The Sweetest Occasion. Founded in 2008, The Sweetest Occasion is food and lifestyle blog named one of the world's best entertaining blogs by both Better Homes & Gardens and Saveur magazine. Food Fanatic's resident vegetarian, Cyd lives with her husband Bob, sons Noah and Ethan, daughter Emerson and two precocious Labrador Retrievers, Harper and River, in Upstate New York. There she can be found cooking, mixing cocktails and hosting dinner parties at her 112 year old historic home. Cyd's favorite foods include cheese omelets and veggie tacos with homemade corn tortillas and lots of guac.

by Cyd Converse

Rava Laddoo is a highly popular sweet dish in India which is quick and easy to make, but tastes wonderful.

by Cyd Converse

This delicious recipe for roasted squab, also known as pigeon meat, is a simple, traditional recipe perfect for Sunday night dinner.

by Cyd Converse

This recipe for fabada is a mouth-watering one-pot dish full of Spanish sausages and butter beans.

by Cyd Converse

You may have tried or heard of a Brandy Old Fashioned, but you may not have not tried a delicious Ginger Brandy Old Fashioned!

by Cyd Converse

Check out this recipe to make your own deliciously smooth and warming ginger brandy.

by Cyd Converse

Who doesn’t love the smokey taste of BBQ chicken? This make-ahead mixture will season several chicken dishes!

by Cyd Converse

This sweet and spicy homemade seasoning is easy to make and perfect for making homemade jerk chicken.

by Cyd Converse

This delicious spicy seasoning rub is perfect for roasting or grilling chicken, pork, fish and more.

by Cyd Converse

This keto-friendly dressing recipe combines the heat of wasabi with the freshness of cucumber for a unique and delicious dressing.

by Cyd Converse

Nothing beats a the savory tanginess of a classic Caesar dressing – even better when it’s keto-friendly!