With autumn upon us, it’s time to break out the crockpot for soups, stews and chilis, and these past 18 months we’ve all become accustomed to dining at home more often. One way to enhance dinners at home is by having theme nights. Put on some jazzy tunes, pick up colorful beads (Dollar Store is great for picking up stuff like this) and transport your … Continue reading Mardi Gras in a Crockpot
What is Sunday Sauce? Sunday sauce is a longstanding tradition in Italian homes. It’s the day we make a fresh batch of marinara sauce. Every family has their own authentic version of this sauce handed down from generation to generation. I’m sharing my version in this blog post. Since it’s harvest season, I am using fresh tomatoes for this recipe, see Options listed below for … Continue reading Sexy. Sassy. Sunday Sauce
This summer I discovered that I actually do have a green thumb as I enjoyed tending to the basil seeds I had planted, and was proud of how they flourished and grew in abundance. Besides using it to can tomatoes and make marinara sauce and add to salads, I made a few batches of basil pesto. The process is simple, and trust me, you’ll never … Continue reading For the love of harvesting
Since July 10, 2018, grief has become my constant companion. It’s hard to believe that it’s been three years since my husband died. Some days it feels like yesterday that I was plunged into navigating a new life daily without my lover, my confidante, my best friend, a great bonus dad, a cherished Baba (grandfather) and so much more. Some days it feels like years … Continue reading MY NEW LIFE: Three Years Later
Italian food is love in every bite, comprised of fresh ingredients created into simplistic delicious dishes. The tastiest Italian meals are not fussy or fancy. They are created with passion while sipping a glass of wine in a kitchen filled with the acoustics of Nona’s wooden spoon, pot-stirring, and music. As with most of the Italian recipes I post, the following recipe (Rappini con Pasta) … Continue reading Italian Flavour Bomb
Chicken cacciatore is a classic Italian comfort dish. As with most Italian dishes, each family has its own version of sauce, pasta dishes, and desserts that are passed down from generation to generation. As the recipe is passed down, some family members (meaning me), and at times (meaning me, most of the time) the family member will tweak and put their own spin on the dish. … Continue reading Italian for dinner – CHICKEN CACCIATORE
