my nephew playing in the surf, on Eagle Beach, Aruba Hey guys… just a quick note to let you know that my computer is having serious issues, so I have no access to photos right now. And oh yeah, my awesome parents sent me on a girls trip to Aruba with my mom, my sister…
Trip Out West: Western South Dakota
People have asked what we did out West so I thought I would share some pictures here, starting with our time in western South Dakota. Affiliate links have been used to link to items I am discussing. OK before I regale you with images from my trip out West, let me first give you a…
Duomo di Siracusa
The Duomo di Siracusa (the cathedral of Syracuse, Sicily) was my favorite place we visited in Sicily. Its architecture and history were fascinating and awe inspiring. I could not come up with a good segue for any particular dish or dessert for this one, so stay tuned for more food coming later…. The bones of…
Chocolate Drizzled Peanut Butter Cookies: Review of Bake Happy; Adventures in Ortigia, Siracusa
Chocolate Drizzled Peanut Butter Cookies are the perfect pantry dessert–I made them upon returning home from Italy with what I had around, and they turned out delicious, even if the chocolate is not perfectly shiny. I was provided a copy of Bake Happy in return for an honest review. Affiliate links have been used to…
North Indian Baked Eggs: Review of Seven Spoons
North Indian Baked Eggs are easy, fast and comforting; it is the kind of dish you turn to when you cannot think of what to make for dinner, and then end up thrilled with your meal! I received a copy of Seven Spoons from Blogging for Books in exchange for an honest review. Affiliate links have…
Pasta with Peaches, Prosciutto and Arugula: Cooking in Italy
Pasta with Peaches, Prosciutto and Arugula is a fresh, healthy and delicious celebration of the flavors of Italy. Affiliate links were used in this post to link to items I am discussing. I was torn about whether to post this–the dish was delicious, but the pictures not so much. I obviously did not have any…
Beef and Mushroom Kheema with Rhubarb; Beaches of Southern Italy pt. 2
This Beef and Mushroom Kheema with Rhubarb uses a seasonal and local ingredient to stand in for tamarind (the rhubarb!) and is so easy and absolutely delicious! This blog is a lot of things–source of recipes for you, the reader; recipe collection for my daughters when they grow up; musings about anything to do with…
Mafalde Pasta with Morel Mushrooms and Asparagus
Mafalde Pasta with Morel Mushrooms and Asparagus encompasses everything magical about spring: bright, tender shoots of green asparagus, and mushrooms that can only be found with a walk in the woods, suddenly pleasant after several months of cold. I am tardy with sharing this recipe, however, since my own spring turned magical with a trip…
Positano: An Open Letter Home
I think I have been avoiding this post because I am overwhelmed by it. Not that being in Positano was overwhelming–far from it. But expressing just how lovely and unique it was seems beyond my exhausted brain.