A Taste of Fall: Kale, Brussel Sprout, Peach and Pecorino Salad
A chill is in the air! Although I always resist the end of summer, there is something comforting about those first beautiful fall days when …
Impepata di vongole al finocchietto: Peppered clams with fennel
I was in the mood for clams this weekend. Perhaps a nod to the final days of summer….the last warm nights under my pergola, candles …
Wordless Wednesday: A happy sunflower to brighten your day
I have been toodling through all my photos in an attempt to come with a better organizational system. In the process, I realized that I …
Polpettine di vitello in umido di melanzane (or ‘Cooking while lost in translation’)
I have to confess that I have a guilty pleasure (ok, maybe more than one but only one that I am owning up to here) …
In Honor of Julia’s 100th Birthday: A Mini-Quiche (Frittata) Photo Shoot
Our much loved culinary icon and legend, Julia Child, would have turned 100 today! In honor of her big day, I have renamed what started …
My Lesson in Food Photography: A Roasted Tomato and Eggplant Soup Photo Shoot
I have been trying to get more creative with my food photos. I am fortunate to have great light in my kitchen which presents me …
The Eggplant Meets The New Vitamix! The Result: Cheesy Eggplant Mousse
Things have been a bit hectic in my world over the past few weeks – house filled with wonderful guests from near and far, a …
The Evening Quietude: Shrimp with Spinach, Tomatoes and Garlic (and a bit of Bocelli)
I simply love entertaining and having company fill the house. The buzz of new voices gathered round the dinner table after preparing a meal together …
When life gives you too many zucchini, make Chocolate Zucchini Bread….
Wow – this hot weather has sent my zucchini and tomato plants soaring! I had to take out one zucchini plant this weekend because the little …
Stuffed Zucchini Blossoms (or ‘How to set your kitchen on fire’)
For years, I have been growing zucchini in the garden. Every year, I put in more plants than I should and they grow to alien …