This salad is absolutely one of my favorites. It’s full of flavor and packed with fresh healthy ingredients. It’s the perfect side dish for any meal or make it the main course by adding some protein. I think Farro is one of the most underused grains available. It has a chewy texture and a nutty […]
I recently delved into my grandmother’s recipe box for inspiration and came out with this yummy dessert. I loved visiting my grandmother growing up and often would sit in her kitchen talking to her as she baked. Her cooking was simple comfort food that wrapped you in love and warmth with every bite. Many years […]
20 years ago we visited Bonita Springs, FL and fell in love with it’s tropical weather and small town charm. My husband and I decided to move our family to Bonita Springs, partly so he could finish flight school but more importantly for the lifestyle. We left the cold and gloomy weather of Pennsylvania for […]
A few months ago I had the wonderful opportunity to go to The Club at Barefoot Beach in Bonita Springs. This is a private beach club with a pool, restaurant and private beach access. You can only access the club if you have a membership. But my mom got a day pass because she was […]
Nothing says Christmas to my husband as much as Pizzelles. Every year at Christmas his mom made hundreds of them because one batch would never last until Christmas day. Their light and airy texture make them so easy to munch on anytime. So everyone would sneak one from time to time throughout the day. I […]
My husband grew up in and an Italian-American family in the Philadelphia area. His mom, aunts, and cousins would get together on a regular basis to play cards. Shanghai rummy to be exact. It was at one of these card nights that I was introduced to Rock & Rye. I wasn’t feeling very well and […]
This Thanksgiving casserole is so decadent you could just as easily eat it for dessert. But it’s a family favorite as a Thanksgiving side dish in our house. About 15 years ago I was part of a food co-op. I paid a monthly fee and received a box of food at wholesale prices every two […]
I love shrimp and grits. If it’s on a menu, I almost always get it to see the chef’s interpretation. One of my favorite shrimp and grit recipes incorporates chirozo sausage, mushrooms, and goat cheese in the grits to make it extra creamy. (recipe coming soon). My husband is Italian-American, so I cook a lot […]
On our trip to Seward, AK we visited a spectacular restaurant called The Cookery & Oyster Bar. The food was inventive and the atmosphere was friendly. Check out my post about food in Seward for more about The Cookery. We ate at The Cookery two nights, and I left full of inspiration. One of the […]
