Remember how I told you my husband kept getting on me to put some paper and pen on my nightstand so I can jot down blog post ideas? Well I got the idea early this morning for this post, it actually came out of a dream. Can you believe it? I didn’t jot it down … Continue reading »
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Bloggers block
I think that is similar to writer’s block. That is where you realize you have nothing of importance to write about. At least in my own opinion I don’t. I have dealt with this before but have not ever admitted it here, in public. Crazy huh? I find that it happens to many bloggers and … Continue reading »
Winter vactions, I highly recommend them.
We have just returned from a weeklong vacation to Bluffton, South Carolina. The typical temps this time of year for the area are in the 60′s but wouldn’t ya know it, they hovered in the low 50′s most of the time. We had some sunshine and did get in some great walks. We were able to get our … Continue reading »
The Well-Stocked Italian Kitchen Pantry
Photo credit by Deana Romano One of the major challenges of almost any home chef/cook would be how to keep a well stocked pantry. I’m not talking about buying lots of canned goods in case of emergency or disaster, although for some of us, there are times our first choice menu item doesn’t turn out … Continue reading »
It does a mother’s heart good…
when her child says “I want to learn how to cook”! Ahhh music to my ears. For some strange reason, and maybe they will read and comment, my daughters were not all that interested in learning how to cook while they were still growing up at home. Maybe it was due to my personality during … Continue reading »
Chicken Scampi and a funny story
Last night my hubby had to work late so I wanted to make a dish that could be reheated easily and still taste good. I chose a dish that is very popular here in my home-chicken scampi. I don’t think this is a true, authentic version but it’s very good. And everyone here loves it. … Continue reading »
I can’t help myself
If I don’t do something with dough, either bread or pasta, at least once a week, I go nuts! I find such a comfort in kneading dough. I never used a mixer of any type to make dough and I don’t think I ever will use one. Why? When you are kneading you can work … Continue reading »
Welcome…
Travel with me on my journey to learn the art of Italian cooking. I am not talking about the Americanized version of Italian food, but authentic Italian food. The kind of food you could eat in an Italian kitchen in Italy, in a small village or a bustling city. The kind of food that makes … Continue reading »
