There were a lot of things I loved about my recent trip to Italy, but something I was asked about a lot by friends, family and co-workers upon my return was how the food had been. The short answer is, of course, amazing – but I can’t stress the love and passion behind every meal […]
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With some potential snow arriving in New England a little later on this week, it is officially “Soup Season” by my calculations – and I thought I’d share one of my longtime favorite recipes to whip up when that chill in the air (or the mood!) hits just right. This hearty, filling soup only takes […]
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I know that a lot of my recent Fall-inspired recipes have been various forms of pasta with savory sauces, but this is the season of coziness and comfort – and pasta is one of my favorite go-to dishes during the cooler, crisper months (other than soups, of course – but I’m saving those recipes for […]
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With yesterday marking the first official day of Fall, it only felt right to celebrate accordingly by starting my morning with a Pumpkin Spice Latte before embarking on a day filled with local fairs and festivals in and around the Pioneer Valley with my mother and Oliver – and then ending the evening by preparing […]
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With Easter just around the corner and Stef & I back in the studio to record new episodes of our ‘Baking to the B Movies’ podcast (available wherever you get your podcasts, by the way!) I thought I’d share an absolutely incredible lamb stew recipe that Stef whipped up for our recent season premiere as […]
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Happy September, everyone! Sure, it’s still 86 degrees outside and yeah, there’s like four tropical storms brewing out in the Atlantic as I type this- but September 1st has always been (and will forever be) the start of the season for me and many other Autumnal Enthusiasts I know. I figured what better way to […]
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To say that the weather here in New England throughout the month of July (so far) has been unpredictable and not particularly ideal would be a understatement. Non-stop rain, flash flooding, tornado watches/warnings- it’s been a bit of a mess, and the sporadic days of uninterrupted sunshine are something to be cherished, savored and enjoyed […]
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If I could eat ricotta cheese out of the container with a spoon without judgment, either from others or from judging myself- I absolutely would- but I find mixing it into recipes or using it as a topping on various dishes works just as good. Case in point- this creamy, flavorful, and delightfully green pasta! […]
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Coffee & Chiffon 