As the days grow colder and icicles decorate my patio, my thoughts turn to something that can warm me up from the inside out. Piling on...

Chocolate Pot De Crème I don’t usually indulge in dessert after a meal out, but the allure of the chocolate Pot de Crème at the French...

Planning a trip to Rome? Find a five-day itinerary here! Late September 2023 This trip was long overdue, as I'd been yearning to return...

October 11, 2023 - Arriving in Florence Enchanting Shadows, An Old Town Apartment, and Gluttony It wasn't easy bidding farewell to the...

A healthy Italian almond cookie with a Limoncello twist! (Bonus Limoncello Spritz recipe at the end.) I’ve always wanted to love...

Chicken Paprika is a classic Hungarian dish made with chicken, onions, and a rich paprika broth that can be served over dumplings,...

Our Circle 4/2024 The spring sun settles over the garden, and the last whispers of chilly air retreat into the shadowy nooks, yielding to...

My Garden and Cal

October, 2023 As I sat at home in Birmingham, Alabama, I looked longingly at the seascapes surrounding the island of Capri, just off the...