This is my second Question & Answer blog post. Check out my first one here. I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for reading and your simply wonderful questions. This one’s for you… Kristi asked: What are the things you do on a daily basis that incorporate an Italian lifestyle into your…
Year: 2017
Book Review: Rare Objects by Kathleen Tessaro
I will do my best with this book review. I am starting this blog post late after entertaining this evening, but am committed to publishing something tonight since it’s Tuesday, therefore a requirement of my current blogging challenge. I’ve been busy on the weekends lately and have been failing to work on my blog daily…
Signature Sunday: Antipasti
The last time I had a friend over for dinner, I assembled antipasti on a cutting board. In Italy, antipasti is served prior to the many courses in a formal meal. In fact, the term antipasto literally means “before the meal.” But Wednesday evening, I served it as supper. It certainly fed two people well….
My Clean Kitchen at Night Challenge
Back in this post, I announced a new challenge. I would not go to bed at night without leaving my kitchen clean for one week starting March 12th. Keeping a clean home most of the time, I still often leave dishes in the sink, crumbs on the counter, and espresso splatter on the stovetop at…
Grocery Haul
Here are the items I purchased at my local grocery store, Giant, on Sunday: Back row, from left to right: Pillsbury Cranberry Muffin Mix* Barilla Penne* Crinkle Cut Fries** Barilla Penne* Keebler Toasteds in Harvest Wheat* Marva Maid 2% Reduced Fat Milk Middle row, from left to right: Kalamata Olives (from deli’s olive bar) Red…
Simple Pleasure Sunday: Wine & Spirits Shopping
My friend Elizabeth and I went wine shopping and out to dinner Saturday night. So much fun! Again, we patronized Total Wine, an amazing warehouse selling wine, beer, spirits and accessories. I enjoy reading the notes in a wine. Unlike my first and second visits, where I spent around $73 and $87 respectively, I wasn’t…
Call for Questions
I would like to do another Q & A on the blog. Check out my first one here. I will answer your questions again, so please ask me if you would like to know something. This is not limited to any specific topic. I will be collecting questions in the comments section of this blog…
Travel Tuesday: My Day Trip to Philadelphia
I took a trip to Philadelphia for the day yesterday and had such a good time! It was my first time I visited in a year and many things have changed. Seriously, so much was under construction. A couple of new things punctuated my rounds of my old favorites. It was a sunny and the…
Simple Pleasure Sunday: Decorating for Easter
I finished decorating a tray on top of my coffee table with an Easter or springtime theme today. I enjoyed the process. I don’t usually decorate for each holiday and season, so this activity was out of the ordinary for me. In fact, I don’t own any holiday decor besides pieces for Christmas for a…