Nothing says summer to me more than burgers on the grill, a big, juicy watermelon and of course, the quintessential summer cocktail — SANGRIA! I love a good sangria any time of year; it gives seasonal fruits a chance to shine and takes wine to […]

During the summer, if I’m not grilling, I try to pull together simple dishes that take very little prep and don’t require standing at the stove for too long. After all, I’d rather be outside enjoying the weather and having some fun in the sun! […]

I have been gluten free for years, but have never had any issues digesting grains like rice or corn. However, lately, I’ve been feeling a bit bloated and haven’t been thrilled with how my clothes are fitting. Despite popular belief, a gluten free diet does […]

With summer almost here and warm-weather clothing season upon us in the Northeast, I’ve been trying to eat a bit healthier and pay more attention to the amount of carbs and grains I’m including in my gluten free diet. It’s hard to eliminate them completely, […]

Can you believe it’s already May and Mother’s Day is this Sunday? Where has the time gone? Whether you are hosting a gathering or bringing a dessert to someone else’s home this weekend, my recipe for this light, creamy, lemon-infused tiramisu is the perfect dessert […]

If you’ve been following my posts, you probably know that second to my native Italian food, Greek food is hands-down my favorite. Really, Mediterranean-style dishes of any kind are at the top of my list! In fact, many of the Italian dishes that I prepare have […]

During the Easter season, Italians make several traditional dishes to celebrate the most holy day of the year. Many Catholics give up something for lent, the forty day period leading up to Easter Sunday. And on Easter Sunday, they feast on both sweet and savory […]

If you are looking for the perfect gluten free baked good for Easter or Mother’s Day brunch, this is it! These little golden yellow gems are infused with the bright flavor of lemon, which just screams SPRING! They aren’t overly sweet either; they make the ideal […]

Growing up, we looked forward to Sunday all week, mostly for the time spent with family around the table, but also for the big pot of sauce bubbling away on the stove. Sauce, fondly referred to as gravy in our family, meant meatballs, Italian sausage and […]

Hi, friends! Dare I say that spring is finally starting to pop up, showing signs of its beauty here and there? I spotted some gorgeous deep purple crocus pushing through the newly thawed ground this past weekend at our local library. Although, I got in […]