Hello Venice and helllooooo Irene! What a lovely gesture our AirBNB host left for us when we arrived in Venice via train. She has a lovely apartment that we enjoyed while exploring Venice. I still remember the excitement when we arrived, VENICE!
This super simple, authentic Polish Beet Soup Recipe is both delicious and super healthy! This sweet, earthy soup in enjoyed by northern European countries whose main vegetables are root veggies. Very delightful and a great use of those garden beets. This beet soup is light and refreshing. A healthy, vegetarian soup that is easy and …
Korean marinated pork and ssamjang sauce come together in a fresh tortilla to make a culinary fusion taco. It’s Springing! OK, it’s really Summer. My favorite time of the year might be those weeks you can go into your garden and shop for dinner. Buttercrunch lettuce did really well this year. I love the crunchy …
An easy, authentic Thai Tea recipe. Robust and creamy, this iced tea will have you refreshed in no time The first few times I ate at a Thai restaurant, I remember watching the waitresses deliver this mysteriously enchanting beverage to a few of the other customers. Their faces lit up when their eyes landed on …
Sending love and good wishes you y’all. Hope your 4th was safe and joyous. We had fun ‘painting with sparklers’. Mr. Craftiness was the cameraman, he did a lovely job.
This savory pancake is a great snack, appetizer or side dish. It’s a great use of extra veggies. Served with an Asian dipping sauce. Yum! Hot off the griddle, that’s how I like them. Jeon, or Korean Pancakes, are made of a filling, usually vegetables, and a thin Korean pancake batter made with flour, water …
Simple yet authentic Tuscan fare. Aglione is usually served over Pici pasta, a hand rolled spaghetti. Fresh, Italian tomatoes, garlic and olive oil really shines in this beautiful dish. Fresh, Italian tomatoes, parmesan, garlic, olive oil, fresh pepper, basil. That’s it, simple and profoundly beautiful. Aglione is usually served over Pici pasta which is a …
An easy Bruschetta recipe that is inspired by our trip to Florence, Italy using fresh, high quality ingredients and Cento San Marzano tomatoes. It’s amazing what good quality, fresh ingredients can accomplish. This is one of my all time favorite recipes, inspired by our trip to Florence, Italy. I am constantly reminded that most of …
Super easy Asian inspired slaw with crunchy, raw ramen noodles give this Asian twist on an old American favorite. Crunchy, fresh, colorful…that is how I view slaw, or coleslaw. I really like fresh slaw and skip the pre-made stuff. I just don’t get that mayo-like vinegary mystery dressing with soggy dressing. This is so easy …
Cornish Pasties, dating back to the 1700’s, were a staple in the diets of common folk as well as royalty. Favored by the miners as it was easy to wrap in muslin and kept well until mealtime. Simple ingredients and a simple recipe make this a winner. “It is said that the Devil never crossed …