Blackberries make summer memories Summer simmers along, with hot days and warm still nights. This is the sign of a good blackberry summer. The berries… ( Read More )
Ricotta Kale and Spinach Gnudi (pronounced “nu-dee”)
Summer in Florence, Italy conjures up memories of light meals involving quick summer preparations. And this past week with the heat temperatures hitting over 100… ( Read More )
Buffalo Mozzarella & Eggplant Caprese Tower with Pea Mint Pesto
I’ve always loved good foods- I can’t say that all of these fit into the ‘healthy’ category but for dietary reasons I have avoided packaged… ( Read More )
Valentine’s Day Dinner – Menu D’Amore
If you’ve got love and romance on your noggin and are looking for a quiet night in, a special dinner should be the prelude to… ( Read More )
Focaccia di Recco
This focaccia is typically found in a little town in Liguria called Recco, not far from Genoa. It is a far cry from your typical… ( Read More )
Chilled Cantaloupe Soup with Crisped Prosciutto
One of my favorite summertime meal combinations is prosciutto and melon. This recipe takes that concept and blends it with the ‘gazpacho concept’. While I’ve… ( Read More )
Taste This! The Delicious Sequel Released- Tortellini Skewers Teaser
To say that these last few months have been a whirlwind of activity is a far cry from true. Life has not been uneventful or… ( Read More )
Savory Mushroom Sausage Strudel
In light of life’s adversity, I’ve been on a constant quest to be comforted. Like many in my family, any attempt to comfort oneself tends… ( Read More )
Deliciously Organic Post-Super Bowl Recipe
While attending BlogHer Food ’10, I was invited to a party named La Petite Soirée. Much to my surprise, at the end of the night,… ( Read More )
Whet Your Appetite…it’s about to get GOOD
This weekend started out a bit differently then the last five weeks – it was work free and friend and family-focused. The pace finally drew… ( Read More )