Joyful Easter Wishes
Warm wishes for a joyful Easter holiday and a bright spring. Wishing everyone a beautiful Easter Sunday filled with sunshine, spring blooms, and plenty of treats Happy Spring! Karen
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Juicy Berkshire Pork Chops with Chimichurri Recipe
These thick, juicy Berkshire chops are perfectly cooked, sliced and drizzled with garlicky chimichurri sauce. The vibrant homemade sauce balances the rich flavor of the heritage pork and wakes up every single bite. Make this easy restaurant quality meal at home for a special dinner you will love. Eating out can be expensive. Having a […]
Read MoreTraditional Italian Easter Pie Recipe: Pizza Gaina
Celebrate Easter with Pizza Gaina, a savory Italian Easter pie. It has a flaky, golden crust and is packed with a rich medley of cured meats and creamy cheeses. Also known as Pizza Chiena or Pizza Rustica, a slice of this traditional pie is pure holiday magic. Pizza Gaina is a decadent, double-crusted masterpiece that is […]
Read MoreDelicious Guinness Beef Stew Recipe for St. Patrick’s Day
Guinness Beef Stew is filled with tender, melt in your mouth beef and vegetables. This Irish stew smells heavenly as it simmers in a rich, savory sauce made with Guinness stout. It is the perfect way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day or any day you want a comforting meal. I grew up like many Americans […]
Read MoreThe Importance of Eye Health: My Personal Journey
March is Save Your Vision Month. I want to share my story about the importance of eye health. Even if your eyes feel healthy, you can have a problem and not know it. That’s because many eye diseases don’t have any symptoms or warning signs. I have worn glasses and had eye exams for years. […]
Read MoreExploring Burgundy: The Villages, Wine, and Cuisine
Burgundy is the ultimate destination for wine enthusiasts, foodies and history buffs. It’s a landscape of rolling hills dotted with picturesque medieval villages. Its vineyards are renowned for producing some of the world’s most coveted wines. From its local bistros to Michelin starred restaurants, the cuisine is among the finest in France. Burgundy (Bourgogne in […]
Read MorePerfect Piccata: A Guide to Meat & Fish Variations
Piccata, whether veal, chicken or fish, is a celebrated Italian-American dish. With its delicious tangy lemon butter caper sauce, it takes a good dish and makes it outstanding. It is popular with home cooks because you can have a restaurant quality meal on your table in under 30 minutes When I go out to dinner […]
Read MoreA Taste of Tuscany: Cannellini Beans with Sausage
Creamy cannellini beans with savory notes of garlic and fragrant herbs serve as the base for this Tuscan inspired meal. The beans are topped with roasted garlic and herb chicken sausage and a brown butter sage sauce. A quick and flavorful weeknight meal, it captures the taste of Tuscany. Cannellini beans have been a staple […]
Read MorePortuguese Clams In A Chorizo Broth
This Portuguese clam dish is simple to prepare. Tender, plump clams are steamed in a light, smoky broth flavored with chorizo, tomatoes, and aromatics until just cooked. The deeply flavorful broth is perfect for dipping bread. and sopping up every last drop. This clam and chorizo sausage seafood stew is rich, savory, and slightly smoky. […]
Read MoreCelebrating Friendship and Food in 2026
I’ve always said that I have the nicest readers that follow my blog. People from around the world that I’ve never come face to face with but feel like friends. I think Julia Child was right when she said “People who love to eat are always the best people.” I’ve been writing about food on […]
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