Traditional panettone, (yellow in color because it has butter and egg yolks in it) is studded with raisins and the … More
Year: 2016
Book Review: DID YOU EVER HAVE A FAMILY by Bill Clegg
“stellar writing… unique story structure… uncannily genuine” I have to admit, when I picked up DID YOU EVER HAVE A FAMILY by Bill … More
Words: T.S. Elliot “…When We Do Not Know Enough…”
We can never know everything. But, when we do not know …when we have moments of doubt or confusion …or when we … More
The Evolution Of Jovina’s Pumpkin Pie
Throughout much of the United States, it is traditional to serve pumpkin pie after Thanksgiving dinner. I began making pumpkin … More
Lost & Found News: Galaxies, Whale Dung, Unicorns, & Wild Horses
Lost: Carl Sagan’s Billions; Earth’s Little Blue Orb Found: The Universe Has Two Trillion Galaxies Back in the 1980’s, Carl Sagan … More
Book: NEWS OF THE WORLD by Paulette Jiles
“a powerful little book… a gently told story” What a powerful little book! I was surprised when I picked up NEWS … More
Pondering The Possibilities: The Bat-Candy-Halloween Connection
Have you ever wondered how the bat-candy-halloween connection got started? Well, I think I might have the answer. Okay, it is … More
The Best Fresh Fish — Italian Style
The best way to get the freshest fish available is to simply ask. Ask your local market – what’s fresh … More
Roasted Vegetables — Bring On The Flavor!
Crisp autumn days have us looking forward to soups, pot pies, roasts and casseroles. Pick from any number of fall … More
Book: THE LIGHT BETWEEN OCEANS by M.L. Stedman
“spellbinding tale… deep characterization… beautiful language” I absolutely adored THE LIGHT BETWEEN OCEANS, M.L. Stedman’s spellbinding tale about the love of … More