An Italian’s Take on a Greek Rice Salad
I do always try to look for the silver lining in everything.....and in addition to some good conversations with my daughter and getting...
- Oct 11, 2021
- 1 min
It's Fall y'all - time for some apples and Chocolate Chip Apple Cake!
I'm so happy cooler temperatures are here! This is my favorite time of year and all the fresh fruit and vegetables available locally make...
- Jun 8, 2021
- 1 min
Summer is here - time for Chicken Pesto Burgers!
Regardless of what the calendar states, summer IS HERE on Cape Cod...it is hot and humid and time to take cooking outdoors (out of the...
- May 31, 2021
- 1 min
Cherishing those Chai Tea Muffins
Usually on Memorial Day Weekend I am planning cookouts and outdoor get togethers but not for 2021! The temperatures plummeted 20 degrees...
- May 24, 2021
- 1 min
Perfect "Picnic" Pasta - Orzo with Sun-dried Tomatoes, Artichoke Hearts & Feta Cheese
Even though it's been 14 years since I sold the Beach Plum Bakery, I have lots of wonderful memories of my patrons and every once in a...
- May 7, 2021
- 1 min
Brie & Mango Quesadillas!
Lately it's been about celebrating the little things - returning to in person school, having yoga students in the yoga studio, seeing my...
- Apr 3, 2021
- 2 min
Grandma’s Egg Biscuits - an Easter Tradition (and any other holiday we can think of!)
It is amazing and comforting to see how much my family and friends enjoy these cookies. Southern Italians bake a lot with Ricotta Cheese...
- Mar 29, 2021
- 2 min
Simple Blueberry Scones from Scratch
Part of my reason for starting this blog was to provide easy, non time consuming recipes and to encourage people to make food from...
- Mar 4, 2021
- 3 min
Power Food: Spinach, Eggs and more
I loved sleeping over my Grandma Clementina’s house - it made us feel special as we were divided up and went in pairs (there were 4...
- Feb 25, 2021
- 2 min
Nutella Skillet Chocolate Chip Cookie
Food has the power to elevate your senses, to make a mundane evening something to remember and to make its way into your memory bank. In...
- Feb 14, 2021
- 2 min
Spreading the love: Toll House Cookie Pan Hearts
I cannot remember when this tradition started (I was young) but I know who started it...my sister Chris. She would cut out Chocolate Chip...
- Feb 9, 2021
- 2 min
Going with the flow - easy does it with Spinach Frittata
There are so many phrases I could quote in addition to "going with the flow" like "best laid plans" or "it's out of our hands". You get...
- Feb 1, 2021
- 1 min
Nourishing Comfort Food = Chicken Pot Pie
When the kids were younger I was always trying new ways to add vegetables to dinners. Now I just try to make them happy with their...
- Jan 25, 2021
- 2 min
Cook once, eat twice...Sweet Potato Fries are the bomb!
There has been a recent phenomenon in my house....everyone except the youngest has started eating salads for lunch....of their own...
- Jan 20, 2021
- 2 min
Muffins that celebrate...Raspberry & Blueberry Muffins
I have loved making muffins since I was 12 years old. I even wrote a rough draft of a ”Muffin Cookbook” during high school of recipes...
- Jan 14, 2021
- 2 min
Amazing Aroma...Sun-dried Tomato, Gorgonzola & Chicken Pasta
The most common phrase I hear when making this quick and easy pasta is “It smells so good!”. What amazes me is how crowd pleasing this...
- Jan 4, 2021
- 2 min
Comfort in a bowl....Minestrone!
I thoroughly enjoyed the rich food of the holidays but I now crave balance and healthier, less heavy food. As the weather swings from...
- Dec 29, 2020
- 1 min
Tiramisù - none for me...all for you!
Tiramisù - none for me....all for you! Over the last decade my meditation practice has steadily increased my awareness....and helped me...
- Dec 21, 2020
- 1 min
Holiday Baking: Chocolate Kiss Cookies - Treats for the Kids in your life (ages 2+)
Holiday Baking: Chocolate Kiss Cookies - Treats for the Kids in your life (ages 2+) Chocolate Kiss Cookies (takes about a 1/2 hour from...
- Dec 21, 2020
- 2 min
Holiday Baking: Cranberry Cordial Cookies - Treats for the Adults in your life
Cranberry Cordial Cookies These are my husband's favorites - they store well and make great gifts at Christmas or Valentine's Day. For me...