Strawberry Magic (+Cake)
Strawberry Magic relates to the sweetness of memories. Their season may be fleeting, yet the moments we share with them are long l [...]
April 2021
February 2021
Valentine’s Day’s Ancient Roots (& Honey Hazelnut Semifreddo)
Get Ready for Valentine's Day Yes, I know what you are thinking, and I can hear your groan of discontent. I know Valentine's Day i [...]
August 2018
Ancestral Food: Sicilian Caponata
Caponata is an iconic Sicilian dish with a variety of regional recipes. Recipes adapt over time. The important thing is we care en [...]
May 2018
The Many Uses for Rose Petals
I am a late but ardent lover of roses. For a long time, they were just too ordinary for my tastes, nothing but a generic way to sa [...]
February 2018
The Home Altar 101, For Tiny Spaces and Places
If you follow me on Instagram you might know about the rotating altar we tend in our home. Since we have been in the process of mo [...]
Spices: Culinary Magic
Spices are at the heart of every kitchen and add much depth and flavor to the dishes you prepare there. In essence, they are [...]
