Molasses Spice Cookies

Christmas Baking

Getting ready for Christmas.  I spent the entire day cooking and baking with Paisley.  There’s lots to get done – Christmas is a mere week away.  For an eleven year…
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Verona

Truffle ‘smuggler’

I usually follow the rules.  Generally, I am law abiding.  I am, for certain, a terrible liar.  I don’t know what came over me.  I succumbed to truffle madness. While…
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Love Graffitti at Juliette's House Verona

Ultimate Cappuccino

Italians tend to make pretty bold statements about food.  Where the BEST chocolate gelato is.  Where NOT to buy prosciutto.  The ONLY olive oil to serve with fish. I have…
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The Glow from David's Tea

An ode to David’s Tea

I’ve had a really brutal cold this week.  Cancelled all my meetings.  Stayed home, and drank gallons of David’s Tea.  Gallons.  I am pretty certain I would not have survived…
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