"You cooked all day." This wasn't exactly accurate but my husband wasn't far from the truth either. When he left for his two-hour bike ride Saturday morning I was in the kitchen kneading dough for pasta...again (I'm obsessed with fresh pasta these days). He returned to find me still in the ... Read More
Homemade Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Guanciale
As I sip the day's first cup of tea from my little spot in the kitchen, I see the cake crumbs that I missed wiping off the table. Rows of wine glasses are drying on the mat next to the sink. The dish towels that should have done that job last night hang askew on the bar stools that doubled ... Read More
Orecchiette with Chanterelles, Brocollini, Frisee and Pancetta
The warm feeling that permeates all over; when your heart is overflowing and you know that though your life isn't perfect you can't possibly want or need anything else that very moment. Pure joy. That's what I've felt all day. Much more than happy. Happiness is feeling pleasure about ... Read More
Homemade Spaghetti with Shallots, Sage, Lemons & Anchovies
I reached a very important cooking milestone this weekend. I learned to make my very own fresh pasta! I see you snickering. Big deal, you might say, and now I would tend to agree. I was just so intimidated by the process. I purchased my pasta-making equipment over three years ago and have ... Read More
Capellini with Chicken and Creamy Tomato Sauce for No Kid Hungry Campaign
The day before I left for vacation last month, I received an email inviting me to participate in a worthwhile cause. As excited as I was about lending a hand, even in a small way, my hands were tied until my return a few weeks later but now I'm very happy to be sharing this with you. ... Read More
Orzo with Pesto, Shrimp, Eggplant and Artichokes
Whether it's because we know what we like or we're creatures of habit my husband and I tend to frequent the same restaurants in the neighborhood. We know the weekend specials at the Japanese restaurant so our visits are timed accordingly. The hostess at the Italian restaurant knows not to ... Read More
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