Pasta of any kind is very popular in my house. Both my husband, Bill, and my oldest son, Liam, could eat it for days. Bill usually goes back for seconds and thirds on pasta night. So, when I decided we were going to have rigatoni with Roman broccoli sauce for dinner, there were no objections. … More Rigatoni with Roman Broccoli Sauce

My first time experiencing Chuao Chocolate (pronounced Chew-wow) was a few years back in downtown Encinitas, California. I just happened to be walking by as this wonderful scent of chocolate hit my nose. The shop was small but the smells and the sight of little hand made chocolates intrigued me. I decided to go in and … More Truffle Rolling With Chuao Chocolatier

My husband, Bill, loves mousse. It’s one of his favorite desserts. So, for his birthday, just recently, he requested mousse instead of cake. I was glad to oblige and knowing his favorite is chocolate mousse, that’s what I made him. Though, in thinking about mousse, I came across this Mascarpone mousse with roasted strawberries and … More Mascarpone Mousse with Roasted Strawberries

Just recently I had the pleasure of joining Poggio Amorelli for a night of wine, food, and a bit of wine education. This evening was a special event since Poggio Amorelli is located in the Tuscan region of Italy and they rarely make it to the states. Their wines are not sold in stores in … More An Evening with Poggio Amorelli

The Italian liqueur, Alkermes, really makes this cake stand out. … More Alkermes and Zuccotto