Just because it “can” happen doesn’t mean it will

I heard this somewhere in the context of bad things happening. That phrase has kept my mind from taking me down dark paths. I once had a therapist who asked me “if it does happen, then what?”“What’s the worst thing that can happen?” She asked me to play that all the way out, and when…

Christmas Around the World

It’s been a while since I have posted. I have taken a bit of a break to research and read all about French Cooking. I am looking forward to a new year learning technique in and cooking all things French. But here’s the reason for this post. I saw this in my timeline in Facebook…

Tuna Sauce with Tomatoes and Garlic- Pure Italian!

My Sunday Dinner Plate was from Marcella Hazan’s Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking called Tuna Sauce with Tomatoes and Garlic. If you want to make something Italian filled with intense taste-this dish just might be your new comfort food, especially if you like seafood. I think this is one dish I can make again and that…

Pasta, Chicken Sausage and Asparagus with a creamy Vermouth Shallot Sauce

This dish was created around one mushroom, three asparagus spears, 1/2 shallot, and one sausage link pulled together by a vermouth and milk sauce. It was what I had in the fridge. If you want a fresh taste with a homey feel then this more modern and updated take on the traditional Alfredo pasta is…

Easter Foods

Easter, the most important principal holiday for Christians. Christians everywhere remember the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. I, and millions of other Christians will meditate, pray, fast, remember and celebrate Christ’s life, death and resurrection. As a cook of international food fare, I want to plan my own Easter Menu but I keep coming…

Arrivederchi Italy!

I made a collage of just a few of my favorite foods and people. Some of them I have blogged and some are new photos. I will miss Italy and one thing that I did not post about is my love for opera. Every Thursday night, I listen to opera on my local radio station….