• company

    [Image description] We had some company this past Sunday evening for dinner. What to make? I decided to go with something I've done before, chicken scarpariello. ​​My guests brought a delicious assortment...

  • planning ahead

    [Image description] ​Are you fortunate enough to be off today for President's Day? If so, are you catching up on a few things? I know that I'll be heading to a food store to purchase this week's special...

  • weekend home

    [Image description] ​My husband and I spent a relaxing weekend at home. Last week I prepared a recipe from the Food Section of the January 31st issue of the New York Times for Italian potato-pasta soup...

  • lent

    [Picture] [Picture] jump to recipe Today begins 40 days of Lent, a period of fasting and abstinence. During this time, no meat is eaten on Ash Wednesday and each Friday during Lent. For tonight’s supper,...

  • Valentine’s Day

    [Image description] ​Tomorrow is Valentine’s Day and some may say it might be one of the most stressful days to dine out. With that in mind, have you considered having a special dinner at home? I did....

  • a "wanderful" weekend

    [Image description] This past Sunday was my granddaughter's christening. What better way to celebrate this momentous occasion than to make some special cookies for the event. A cookie I haven't made in...