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    Pesto Macaroni Salad with Tomatoes, Corn and Fresh Mozzarella

    My mother and I are a lot alike. People often confuse our voices on the phone, we've been known to (independently of one another) buy the same shoes, and we share the same Sicilian temper which flares up on occasion.…

  • How to/ Basics,  Main Course,  Recipes

    Goat Cheese and Spinach Ravioli with Creamy Mixed Mushrooms

      When I was a kid and into my early twenties, my mother and I would make home-made ravioli a couple of times a year, especially at Christmas. She would make the dough herself and we’d roll it out by hand into…

  • Pasta with Butternut Squash and Bacon
    Main Course,  Recipes,  Reviews

    Gemelli with Butternut Squash and Bacon and Review of “Thirty Minute Pasta” by Giuliano Hazan

    Gemelli with Butternut Squash and Bacon and Review of "Thirty Minute Pasta" by Giuliano Hazan

  • Restaurants,  Travel

    Restaurants in Rome; Il Fico and Hosteria Da Nerone

    Rome abounds with fantastic restaurants. Toss a coin over your shoulder (a la Three Coins in a Fountain) and you are liable to hit a decent one. On the other hand, like most cities with an abundance of tourists, there’s…

  • Fresh Ricotta
    Appetizers,  How to/ Basics,  Main Course,  Recipes

    How to Make Fresh Ricotta Cheese plus an Easy Pasta Recipe

    How to make fresh ricotta cheese plus a recipe for an easy Pasta With Marinara and Fresh Ricotta.

  • Pasta with Pancetta and Arugula
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    Easy Tuesday Dinner; Pasta with Pancetta, Arugula and Pecorino

    An easy pasta with Pancetta and Arugula.

  • Main Course,  Recipes

    Salty, Peppery, Porky Goodness-Penne Pasta with Pancetta, Eggplant, Peppers & Pesto

    Penne Pasta with Pancetta, Eggplant, Peppers & Pesto

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  • Korean Barbecue Style Meatballs
    Flavorful, savory, and slightly spicy Korean barbecue style meatballs.

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It was a busy weekend. Seven and a half pounds of It was a busy weekend. Seven and a half pounds of fresh  pork and beef Italian sausage with fennel seed, coriander seed, garlic, and Calabrian peppers.
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Looking for something different for dinner? I'm al Looking for something different for dinner? I'm always on the hunt for something fun and flavorful. These Korean Barbecue Style Meatballs really fit the bill.
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What's the easiest way to make caramelized onions? What's the easiest way to make caramelized onions? In a slow cooker! It frees up your time and is practically foolproof! Plus, your house will smell delicious!
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Meet the Maple Cherry Charmer Cocktail! If you’r Meet the Maple Cherry Charmer Cocktail! If you’re looking for a cocktail that’s seasonal, warming, and luscious, this is for you. Kentucky bourbon, California winter oranges, real Vermont maple syrup, and cherries; I’m not sure you could make a more "American" cocktail. Made with the wonderful @elevatedcraft cocktail shaker. 
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Got Panettone? Looking for a special and decadent Got Panettone? Looking for a special and decadent holiday dessert? How about this Panettone Bread Pudding with Apples? New post and recipe, link in profile.
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Looking for something different for Thanksgiving? Looking for something different for Thanksgiving? This is the pie of legends (at least in my family). This is the pie that pumpkin-pie-haters actually LOVE. Check out my latest post on with a recipe for Pumpkin Chiffon Pie (link in profile).
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I'm making this tonight for dinner. The weather ha I'm making this tonight for dinner. The weather has turned colder here and I'm craving something warm. I still have trouble with the name...read the story on the blog. 
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After 10 years I've finally redesigned the website After 10 years I've finally redesigned the website! Check it out and let me know what you think. Looks different on tablets and computers screens too!
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