This is my all-purpose coffee cake recipe that our family loves. I can vary the filling and shape it to create … More
Category: Food
Pondering The Possibility: A Tease of Orange Blossoms
I’m a sucker for trivia questions that ask what a group of a particular type of animal is called? The fun … More
Have You Tried Roasted Beets?
Beets grow well in cool weather, so this is the perfect time of year to purchase sweet tasting beets. Select … More
Italian Savory Pies — Perfect Anytime
There are a great variety of Italian savory pies and tart recipes for all occasions. You can serve them cold … More
How To Enjoy Spaghetti Squash
Spaghetti squash is a unique vegetable and a great choice for winter meals. When cooked, the noodle like strands lend themselves … More
The Italian Tradition of Sharing Panettone
Traditional panettone, (yellow in color because it has butter and egg yolks in it) is studded with raisins and the … 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
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