As a hobby gardener and a home cook, nothing brings me more joy that growing my own food. Being able to harvest fresh veggies, herbs and edible flowers and turn them into something delish for my family and guests brings me a lot of satisfaction. I choose to grow all of my edibles and flowers, […]
As my readers already know, spending time in the kitchen with friends and family brings me immense joy! On a recent winter trip to South Florida, I spent time visiting my step sister for some much needed girl-time. Just she and I sharing stories, recipes, cooking ideas and tasty beverages. I come from a very […]
No proper Italian dinner would be complete without some homemade bread and a silky, flavorful dessert. So for the Pane (bread in Italian) my friend Lynn baked a delicious pan of herby, cheesy Focaccia bread. She used one of my recipes that I sourced online from Chef Anne Burrell. It was slightly crisp on the […]
This dish is nothing like the jar of thin, processed, tomato saucy stuff you can buy in a jar at the store. This homemade RAGU is absolutely incredible. It is loaded with flavor from the onion, garlic, carrot and celery that is the basis of the dish to the fresh pork and beef mixture. Just […]
When I go to the time and effort of preparing homemade ravioli, I do it because I really care about the people I’ll be serving it to. Making homemade ravioli is an act of love. It’s made even more fun if you get a helper or two. You and your guests will be rewarded with […]
In keeping with the menu from our recent Tastes of Tuscany dinner, I wanted to share with you the pasta recipe we used to make the ravioli and the fettucine dishes. Nothing compares to tender, silky homemade pasta. These beautiful golden sheets and strands soak up whatever lovely sauce you plan to serve on them. […]
As my readers know by now, my husband and I have lead an active Supper Club for nearly 36 years. Way back during our newlywed days we decided to invite couples to join us for regular themed dinner parties. We choose couples who enjoy cooking and experimenting with all types of cuisine. We are a […]
This past year I fulfilled a long time dream to travel to the Tuscany region of Italy. This would be a vacation focused on food, wine, art and history. While I had already had the pleasure of visiting most of the coastal cities of Italy, including two visits to Rome, I had never ventured further […]
Who doesn’t love layers of pasta, a variety of cheeses and a slowly simmered Bolognese sauce? Put it all together and you have a pan full of love and passion. Lasagna is the ultimate Italian comfort food. Something that you make when you have loads of time. It is the kind of dish to make […]
If you are a fan of salty, briny things like olives and capers, here’s a super simple pasta sauce you should try. What’s great about this sauce is that I was able to come up with it from many things I usually have in my pantry and my refrigerator. It’s an Italian classic sauce that […]
On a recent trip to St. Louis, I visited the famous “Hill” area. In its early years it was a neighborhood predominantly made up of immigrants from Northern Italy and over time became predominantly Italian Americans. The famous baseball player, Yogi Berra grew up on the Hill. Today you’ll find charming streets filled with brownstone […]
I get food inspiration from many sources. Travel, reading, social media and of course the many food-related shows I enjoy watching. Recently I came across a new program on Magnolia TV/HBO max called La Pitchoune: Cooking in France. As a massive Julia Child fan I was hooked before I even watched any episodes. It’s a […]