I had the pleasure of spending Christmas in Florence, Italy. There is truly no place else in the world like it. The sights, the people, and THE FOOD. When…
The holiday season is upon us, and that means an array of parties and gift giving opportunities. What better way to thank your host than with something delicious? This…
As Thoreau once said, I went into the woods because I wished to live deliberately…..and to sample wine. ALL OF THE WINE. Ok, maybe I added that second bit,…
Happy Bastille Day!
What better way to honor this French national holiday, which celebrates the unity of the French people after the storming of the Bastille, then enjoying its rich culture…
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!!!
I was trying to decide what Irish dish to make. Luckily, I had a sack of potatoes (like a good Irish girl!), half a cabbage, and…
Yikes! Valentine’s Day is fast approaching. How about baking homemade treats that are sure to make you the most popular Valentine around? Oh, I can hear the excuses now:…
‘Tis the season for friends, family and parties! I love Christmas parties and I always want to show my appreciation to the host by giving a gift. I want…
When one walks around with a surname like ‘Antonini’ there’s a certain expectation of Italian-ness. (It probably comes from all the vowels.) Even though there’s actually not a drop…
