Did anyone see that movie LA Story with Steve Martin in the in 80’s? It was so entertaining, and had all these jokes in it that are not as funny today because so many of the jokes actually came true. The point is, there is this really funny scene where someone is asking what type […]
There is something gloriously cathartic about making a fresh pie crust. For me I happened to find that is a true opportunity to practice mindfulness… Which is actually a form of meditation. Theoretically it helps your brain sort out and clean out and organize things better when you meditate or practice mindfulness. What a bonus […]
I have a short list of items that I think are truly special breakfasts. There is something really cozy about breakfast, isn’t there? The smells, sights and sounds make it extra memorable. For me, it’s the smell of coffee and the sounds of it percolating, or of the machine grinding the fresh espresso beans. It’s […]
So it turns out you can actually grow your own asparagus. Who knew? I’m no stranger to having a vegetable garden, mind you. But asparagus has always seemed a little extra intimidating. As with anything, it takes time. A productive asparagus bed must be mature… Like a few years old… And then it should produce […]
I remember the first time I saw green tea ice cream. It didn’t even cross my mind that it wasn’t pistachio. But when I tasted it, I was certain it was not pistachio. It’s interesting to me that this is an ice cream that is not that sweet, which I think makes it appealing. And […]
I think tomatoes from a home garden in late summer are biblically good. Like crazy sweet juicy amazing good. They have an intensity and sweetness that it is very difficult to find elsewhere. Growing them at home is so gratifying, since you get to watch them germinate from the seed and then expand into […]
I want to share that I am not a professional chef, gardener, or homesteader in any way. I’m not even a professional mom, although I have two beautiful daughters, another on the way AND a gorgeous step daughter as well. For those that may not know, I am one of those corporate people with an […]
One thing you MAY notice as you read my posts, is a general positive and warm leaning towards Italy and things Italian. YES. It’s true, I am an Italophile, BIG TIME. I love the country, people, lifestyle, food, weather, culture… a lot of things about it. I have a multitude of happy memories from […]
I just think cocktail parties are so much fun… People milling around and chatting, nice music playing, some lovely cocktails abound and there are some wonderful nibbles to graze on. When I go to someone else’s party it’s different…. I love the party experience but I never know as many people so there is an […]
In the summer of my 23rd year I went to Europe for first time, to Florence, Italy specifically. What a life changing experience it was, and I could talk about how it changed me for days, but for the purposes of this experience, I am going to focus on the eggs… Or actually the lack […]
It starts with an appealing sizzle. That crackly sound when you place the floured raw chicken parts into the hot oil. And there is that occasional big POP when a drop of water eeks out into the oil. Combine that sound with the heady smell of yummy juicy crispy fried chicken and doesn’t it feel […]