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
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
A Windy March Day, Spicy Sausage, and Gratitude
It is a beautiful March day here in Orlando. These are the sublime days that we Floridians live for. The windows are open and the breeze is rustling the palms out back.
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
Italian Lentils Eduardo (Lenticchie)
This is my 88 year old Dad’s recipe. He cooked it yesterday at home and brought it over today so that we could all enjoy it together for dinner. Yes,
La Melanzana (Eggplant in Italian)
Penne Dash of Sorrento is an eggplant pasta dish that my husband and I discovered while on our honeymoon on the Amalfi Border, Italy.I grew up in an Italian household, but
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
Potato Leek Soup (That Flour stuff most definitely optional)
I made potato leek soup today for the first time in my life. I found some very fresh enormous leeks at my neighborhood produce store. I just had to take
Cannellini Bean Soup
Cannellini bean = white kidney bean = fazolia bean. You’ve probably already encountered this Italian bean in minestrone soup or a bean salad. It’s prized for its smooth and creamy texture