Cake may be an exaggeration of terms for this recipe. The word “cake” in most people’s minds conjures up an item of soft, sweet food made …
Have Dessert and Drink it too! Cake and Rosé Wine Read More »
Why Imitation Saltimbocca you might ask. Several reasons, one being that traditional saltimbocca is made with veal. Not only is veal difficult to find in a …
Any time of year is soup time in our household. Soups are great for lunch or a pre-dinner course, and the hardier soups/stews are dinner staples …
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To my surprise, I learned that May is Oregon Wine Month. How could I have lived in Oregon 15 years and not realized this? According to …
May is Oregon Wine Month! Red Wine Pasta to Celebrate Read More »
Creating dishes from the cookbook “Food of the Italian South” has become a new adventure in 2020. While I won’t be recreating each recipe to parody …
It’s June, the month of celebrations! Weddings, graduations, birthdays, you name it, it’s on the calendar this month. School children are counting down the days to …
June is the first official month of summer. Any activity outdoors to enjoy the sun is on my list, including picnics and gardening. A few favorites …
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Walking a significant part of Edinburgh’s Royal Mile, up to the castle and down, and through many of the major attractions (up and down very windy …
The Wheels On The Bus Go Round And Round in Edinburgh Read More »
Cherasco was the first stop on our travels today. It is a sleepy little town near Alba that has an old Pastisterria with the most delightful history. …
Chocolates, Castles, Ceramics, Churches, & Wine! Read More »
The region of Piedmont in Northwestern Italy is one of the best-known wine regions. We focused our time in Barolo today, and so glad we did! …
Surprisingly, this post is not about food, but about my other love, wine. Oregon is well known for its wine country and has a respectable showing …
A hot August afternoon, a gathering of friends, and wine. Sounds like the perfect combination to me. Since it was a very hot day, I wanted …