Traditional panettone, (yellow in color because it has butter and egg yolks in it) is studded with raisins and the…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…