Memories from my mother’s kitchen window ~ Stop…Look…and Listen… Beauty surrounds us as we enjoy spring in full bloom. I particularly enjoy the forsythia bushes in their radiant yellow blooms. You may wonder, what do forsythia bushes have to do with food? For me, they are memories from my mother’s kitchen. […]
Read MoreGochYa Cooking with Christina Cooks
When I am in the presence of a great teacher, she has my full, undivided attention! I had the great pleasure of spending a weekend with my friend and mentor, Christina Pirello of the Emmy-Award Winning PBS Series, Christina Cooks, at the Restaurant School of Philadelphia during her ‘Intensive Study Program’. While Christina offers a […]
Read MorePasta Fajoli – A Favorite Soup Recipe “MaMa Mia Cucina”
Soups: Warm and comforting, nutritious, filling, can feel a large crowd, economical and easy to prepare. Throughout the month of February in my cooking classes, book signing events, and corporate cooking demonstration events, my grandmother’s recipe for ‘Pasta Fajoli’ received rave reviews. So much so, that I thought I would post it for those who […]
Read MoreOn the 5th Day of Christmas – Another EASY Holiday Appetizer
On the 5th Day of Christmas… Serve the stuffed tomatoes by themselves, with crackers or crostini, or among a crudité tray. Another easy and delicious appetizer recipe. Without the crackers, they are a gluten-free alternative. Love the red and green colors of nature. Gorgonzola Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes Cherry Tomatoes Gorgonzola Cheese Pistachio nuts, finely chopped […]
Read MoreThe 2nd Day of Christmas – The Gift of Soup
On the 11th Day of Christmas, enjoy the gift of “Soup”. My chicken vegetable tortellini soup recipe as written for the 2012 January/February editions of The Chester County Women’s Journal. Nourish yourself, nourish others, share in a meal, and enjoy the warmth from the inside out. Feel the comfort. Chicken Vegetable Tortellini Soup 3 tablespoons olive oil […]
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