Connection Through Food
Not a very long time ago, I held a wide-eyed, chubby little girl on my lap . I giggled alongside her as I showered her with kisses and tickles. She was adorable and sweet, and the best part was…she adored me too. I could do no …
Seeking Comfort After a particularly stressful or draining day, many people begin thinking about what to do to decompress and comfort themselves. Some people choose to take a walk outside or work out. That’s fantastic for those of you who do that. Please let the …
If you love a great story as much as great food, and you haven’t yet read Laura Esquivel’s Like Water for Chocolate — get yourself a copy here! It’s written in the genre of Magical Realism-which puts into question reality while presenting magic and fantasy as normal. …
I cannot cook or eat zabaglione without thinking of Roberto Begnini. Remember him? He’s the Italian director and actor best known for the 1997 hit movie, Life is Beautiful. When going up to accept his Academy Award for best foreign film, he leaped onto the …
Thanksgiving is a favorite holiday for so many Americans. The appeal is obvious–we gather around a table with our family and friends and celebrate everything we’re grateful for. It’s the meal itself that draws people together for this holiday. It’s all about the food and …
Autumn is my favorite season by far. And for as long as I can remember, I’ve wanted to experience fall in New England–particularly Vermont. I would describe this more as a longing than just a desire to go visit. I’ve always yearned for a …
I know what many of you are thinking. Scones are a choking hazard. They require a cup of coffee or tea to help wash them down your throat. I’ve had plenty of those, too. That is, until I found this recipe. It produces a scone …