September 2008

We found some dried tortellini stuffed with pesto at Trader Joe's.  I like to keep them around so in a pinch, when the cupboards are bare, we can at least have something for dinner. I knew they would be easy to make,…

  We have all had those nightmare trips or heard friends that have come home complaining and told you story after story about how this happened or that happened on their vacation.  Many people I have worked with also tell…

Creative minds are a blessing.  And a curse. A creative mind is a scattered, jumbled, caldren of ideas- brewing, churning, boiling over at its best or smoldering at its worst. Those with creative minds can appreciate how they work. Ideas…

Enjoy these pictures in and around Notre Dame in Paris.  Consider it your own personal armchair tour. Though your guide, moi, is here in spirit – it will be more of a self-guided tour. The front facade, taken from the…

For the first time in my life I am afforded the luxury of working very close to home and having a dear friend who lives just as close. That makes for a perfect combination. She likes to cook and I…

I generally like scallops, but Chris doesn't.  They are not very flavorful, actually quite bland.  But just add tons of garlic to anything and I am not only on board, but I am in love. When I found this recipe…

  Remember the old saying, You catch more flies with honey than you do with vinegar?   Well, not only is that completely true, but it can be applied to so many situations in life.   Even travel.   One thing…

Did you ever wonder if you have a little French in ya?  Maybe you are like me, and you are just hoping and praying that you do!!  Or perhaps you know you are, but your family records only go back…

  I am here to announce some very exciting news!!!    Alex, over on Blog from Italy is cooking up a recipe contest with some prizes in     the form of subscriptions to the La Cucina Italiana cookery magazine.   And guess what?   I'm…