I warned you that I cannot get enough pumpkin. Three weeks ago I was cleaning out my cookbooks when I decided to flip open my favorite go-to book for Italian recipes, The Collection by Antonio Carluccio, and immediately turned to my favorite gnocchi recipe. I could not shake the thought of a big bowl of …
We are big coffee drinkers, and enjoy staying in the know as to what is the latest trends. Last month we were invited to a coffee tasting at the Nespresso Boutique in San Francisco to learn about their new products. We also got to sample their coffees, particularly two new releases the Palermo and the …
When I set up our editorial calendar for summer with Francis Ford Coppola Winery, I picked their Diamond Collection Pinot Grigio specifically for this month. It is Lenny’s birthday month, and Pinot Grigio happens to be one of his favorite summer wines. While I was working on recipes to serve with this crisp and refreshing summer …
I am embarrassed that a year later, I am finally sharing with you one of my favorite cookbooks. It is not a big secret as I have been talking about it on social for awhile now. I think it is because I love the book as well as the person who wrote it, so …
My friend Dana invited me over for a girls catch up the other evening. Upon arrival, she immediately put a glass of rose in one hand and a toasted piece of bread with a smear of mashed fava bean spread in the other. While she finished the final touches on dinner we caught up and …
Hello Old Friend! We have been going through some pretty big changes in the past two months. Changes filled with mixed emotions; bittersweet, and exciting. Change is always welcomed. It is good to shake things up, keep life fresh, and grow. Well, that is what we are doing; shaking things up. With change and …
An easy, everyday pasta dish that is made with staples you have in the pantry and some fresh vegetables. Dinner on the table in less than 30 minutes. The perfect way to feed your family and nourish your soul after a long day.
Homemade ricotta is easier than you think; milk, fresh lemon juice and thirty minutes is all you need.