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
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
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
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
Easter 2009 – A Most Beautiful Day
Ham, I know, is traditional for the Easter celebration. However, my Dad, the Chief, requested a Porterhouse steak on the grill. So I worked the menu around the steak. Of
The Proverbial White Clam Sauce (Pasta alle Vongole)
I just adore pasta fixed any which way, BUT, and this is a big BUT, no sauce like white clam sauce has this crazy effect on me. I do believe
Any Shape Pasta with Artichoke Hearts and Sun Dried Tomatoes
It was a stormy, rainy summer evening. I had gone for a walk and got caught in the rain. It was rather fun, but as soon as I got back