Fall in Umbria is a magical time with fall festivals held around the region each weekend celebrating ingredients such as mushrooms, truffles, olive oil, and chestnuts. As the weather...
I love butternut squash and could eat it daily if there weren’t so may other delicious ingredients to work with. I also adore a truly good bowl of carbonara...
A few years ago, we visited the Prosecco road in Veneto, and enjoyed some fantastic meals while we were there. After one lunch in between visiting local cantinas to...
I tend to be very organized for any holiday. Whether it is just an intimate dinner for four, or a big family gathering, I make notes, prepare everything that...
Thanksgiving and Christmas are too close together in my mind. You just enjoy one holiday and are then scrambling to get organized for the next one! I love to...
Fall in Umbria is glorious. The weather has cooled, although the days are still warm, and the abundance of fall produce, including mushrooms, fall squash, and hearty greens, inspires...
Planning our Thanksgiving feast is not something I take lightly, and there really are many factors to consider when creating a holiday menu. My family are traditionalists, and they...
Being a food blogger, I am always trying out new recipes. I enjoy this part of being a blogger, but it also means that I do not get around...
The essence of Italian cooking today is simplicity. One uses the freshest seasonal ingredients and basic cooking techniques to simply enhance the natural flavor of the food.
