I am an Italian native living in Northern California. I write memoir, food stories and poetry, cook a lot and photograph the world around me.
Thanksgiving in December
Gratitude and roasted squash and sweet potato soup
Peppers Make Summer Last Longer
Sunny, sweet red peppers and onions with a kick of curry spice.
A Bicycle Ride Among the Giants
Scenery, produce and forest bathing in one trip
Green or Purple, They All Snap
Green bean and torpedo onion salad
Of Penguins and Chickpeas
A pantry staple pleasure from simpler times
Pretty in Purple
Sprouting broccoli with almonds and garlic
Joyful Moving
However you decide to exercise, make your moving joyful
Looking Back, Moving Forward
Swiss chard with olive oil and lemon
A Multitude of Squash
And everybody is happy at the table
Add Melon
The summer fruit that plays well with others
Zucchini Days of Summer
The abundance of summer zucchini is the perfect excuse for a delicious tart
A World of Peas
And a plate of sugar snap peas with pancetta and almonds
Dressing Up Roasted Cauliflower
With homemade za'atar
Celery at Center Stage
Celery is rarely at center stage in a recipe. We'll change that in 2019.
The Simple Pleasure of Lentils
Eating lentils for prosperity