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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
My mom has been taking care of me and doting on me since my wisdom tooth removal last week – whipping up soft dinners and desserts (and providing plenty of pudding and chocolate milk!) while I’d been staying with her throughout my recovery and while I worked remotely from her house over the past few […]
Given that Memorial Day is just a few days away and plenty of people will be enjoying the holiday/long weekend with some outdoor cooking and grilling (including yours truly!), I thought I’d share a unique and flavorful twist on what is already a cookout classic by taking traditional pasta salad and adding a spicy elote-inspired […]
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 […]
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! […]
The Monday between a Super Bowl and Valentine’s Day is, in a word- brutal. Many of us are still recovering from a late night of nachos and chicken wings and know that in just a few short hours we’re going to be putting on our reds or pinks and diving into date nights or overpriced […]