strawberry skillet cake

These past few weeks have been quiet and full of work. I walk uptown a few times a week, gathering books and magazines at the library or stopping by the local confectionery for a cup of tea (or a truffle if I’m feeling indulgent.) I take photographs wherever I go, that’s just what I do…

baked ziti arrabbiata

Another amazing Italian dish featuring Pomodori Gourmet Food’s Arrabbiata sauce! This is meaty, cheesy, a little spicy and a LOT good! I make my baked ziti using extra lean ground beef and I season it to make it taste like hot Italian sausage. I do this because lean, organic beef is better for you than…

strawberry balsamic sorbet

You may have guessed, I’m compiling a strawberry collection! Soon I’ll have 40 recipes featuring this gorgeous berry all consolidated into one easy-to-navigate list so you can browse and sample at your leisure. I’m so excited to share these beautiful, favorite strawberry recipes with all of you! Of course I’ll be adding to the collection…

pressed italian sandwiches

What a fantastic day we had yesterday. It was overcast, but warm and calm. The perfect sort of lazy day to spend lakeside enjoying a picnic with family, and that’s exactly what we did. It was so fun to talk, eat, sip wine and just relax. The day before, I was busy in the kitchen…