Grace’s Peach Cake
When I was just 13 years old, my family visited Grace, a friend of my Nana’s in upstate New York. Grace, a very warm and charming lady, prepared a tasty
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Why I Love January
It is a brisk and sunny Sunday afternoon in Orlando. I am sitting on my patio dressed in a sweater. These are the days I savor. I must say that
Summer: Comfort Food
Most people think “winter” when it comes to comfort foods. Everyone just feels all fuzzy inside at the thought of a big pot of simmering soup on the stove or
I’m Back with Lucy’s Cookies
I’M BACK! I apologize that I have been away for a long time now and haven’t been blogging or visiting your blogs. I missed all of you! Thank you for all
Osteria St. Ana, Roma
There are many, many restaurants in Rome. Every street has a variety of osterias, trattorias, bars (where you can have a coffee, cappucino, or a snack) and sometimes even a
No Gluten Free Pastas Today
I did not cook gluten free pasta today. In fact, I did not cook at all today. Quite frankly, I have been quite exhausted lately, and I proclaimed a day
Zibibbo!
Just inside the city limits of the foothills of Florence, one finds this unique trattoria (informal Italian restaurant) run by chef-owner Benedetta Vitali. The 14C bus will drop you off
Al Tranvai Restaurant-Florence, Italy
Pinch me. Here I am with my son and husband in beautiful Florence. This evening, we dined at a tiny trattoria that went through the trouble of cooking me an
The Florida Ruskin Meets Exotic Italy Tomato Sandwich
I truly don’t think that my ripe and sweet Florida Ruskin tomatoes ever thought they would be seasoned with real Balsamic vinegar from Italy. This is authentic Balsamic vinegar (il borgo
To Rice Chex or Not to Rice Chex, That is the Question
Being gluten intolerant, I have not indulged in breakfast cereal in a long time. Most of the gluten free ones are like eating Styrofoam floating in milk, so I had