Over the last month, I feel like I've departed from my normal eating habits. It wasn't a conscious decision but rather more a shift resulting from our recent activities. Since the 4th of July, we've traveled, had kids in our home and now we have friends visiting for a week. From all ... Read More
Spaghetti All’Arrabiata
This will be a quick post for a change--I bet you're relieved not to have to read (or skip over) my ramblings. Believe it or not, I'm sitting at the dinner table with my husband and our two friends who are visiting us for the week. We're having a casual meal and as we chat and catch ... Read More
Remembering Capri with a Plate of Spaghetti
My fifth wedding anniversary is in a month so our honeymoon has been on my mind. After getting married on Kauai, we spent almost a month in Europe. We had so much fun! Geared up with a small suitcase and a backpack each, my husband and I spent a week with friends in Ireland then traveled the rest ... Read More
The Chicken Stew of My Childhood
Being able to treat my taste buds to new flavors is one of the greatest joys of cooking. I love trying new recipes, becoming acquainted with unfamiliar spices and learning about a different culture in the process. A lot of times we encounter the same base ingredients but cooked with ... Read More
Pork Ribs with Orange Glaze
Preparing ribs is a departure from the norm for me. In fact, it's safe to say that the first and last time I cooked ribs was at least five years ago. No good reason, really. I love pork; it's just never become my habit to buy a rack and cook it. My experience, therefore, is minimal ... Read More
Penne with Radicchio and Pancetta
While in Rome last September, the same restaurant that served one of the best Linguine con Vongole dishes I've ever tasted also served quite a memorable vegetarian pasta dish. My husband actually ordered it, but of course, I had to have a taste. The menu simply said "Penne al ... Read More
