To say that I’m elated that 2013 is over is an understatement. Don’t get me wrong, the year started with great promise and even delivered with a more than wonderful trip to Italy. It was the final seven months that were a killer. I begin 2014 with a heart felt thank you to my friends and family, particularly my Bubala—Barbara, Sharon, Jessica, my big brother Michael, a … [Read more...]
Pinwheel Sandwiches on Red and Green Bread
I spent most of November with my mom in New Jersey. While she napped I had the opportunity to wander backwards in time via old photos and recipes. Floods of memories rushed over me. My mom tried very hard to keep up with the new and exciting world of food that Julia Child and the Galloping Gourmet were introducing to a meat and potato nation. And one of the appetizers … [Read more...]
Sicilian Christmas Cookies
The Search for Vacata Recipe Finally Found When I was a kid there were three things that were always consistent at Christmas time: an Advent calendar, my dad bringing home a Charlie Brown Christmas tree and making cookies. But these weren't just any cookies, the recipe for these cookies came all the way from Sicily and they were called vacata. … [Read more...]
Pepperoni Bread
Pepperoni Bread Lesson From My Sister Bubs Pepperoni bread is a New Jersey staple. And if there is one person who makes the very best pepperoni bread in my family, if not all of New Jersey, it’s my sister Barbara. My sister Barbara whom I affectionately call my “bubala” or Bubs for short. Bubs and I are twelve years apart, so I was very much the proud older sister … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving Menu Ideas
I'm sure there are of few of you out there that still are undecided as to what you're going to include on your Thanksgiving menu. Fear not. Here's a list of some fool proof, time tested and delicious options for your Thanksgiving table. Start with this wonderful appetizer--Parmesan Fried Cauliflower. This is a real crowd pleaser. Plus it's light, crunchy and will leave … [Read more...]
