Cheers to 2022!!
Once upon a time, I wrote this food and travel blog. Then I added cooking classes and food demonstrations to my repertoire, as well as catering occasionally. Then I started writing cookbooks (see titles and purchase links to the right of this column). That added book signing events and cooking…
Want Something French in Your Life? Make Boeuf Bourguignon!
I don’t know what possessed me to tackle this extensive cooking endeavor. It’s been a few years since I watched the movie, Julia Julie and I haven’t read Julia Child’s cookbook (Mastering the Art of French Cooking) recently. So I’m not Julia Child or Julie Powell from the famous movie…
I’m an Italian American who loves to cook and entertain. I have always had a passion for cooking all things Italian, as well as trying out new foods and recipes, and putting my own spin on them.

Big Fan of These Bran Muffins
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Cheers to 2022!!
Once upon a time, I wrote this food and travel...
Charcuterie Board Remix
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Hatch a Batch of Chicken Tortilla Soup
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Waffle It With Leftovers
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On The Road Again… To The Oregon Coast
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Broccoli, Spinach, and Egg Casserole
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Roasted Garlic Bread – Aroma & Flavor Aplenty!
When the image of garlic bread comes to mind, what...