It is finally spring, and I couldn’t be more glad. While yesterday was the first official day, it is well past time for winter in Cleveland to end. While our first winter back in the midwest, after 5 years in Charlotte, NC, really wasn’t too bad, I am so ready for spring weather and to…
When it comes to making appetizers I find that simple is better. I received free samples of Breton Crackers mentioned in this post. By posting this recipe I am entering a recipe contest sponsored by Breton Crackers and am eligible to win prizes associated with the contest. I was not compensated for my time. If I’m hosting…
Biscotti are one of my all time favorite types of cookies. My aunt makes her delicious holiday biscotti every year, but I really don’t know why I’m not making biscotti more often throughout the year. This recipe is adapted from her recipe and the cookies are filled with mini chocolate chips, rich dried cherries, and…
Just over a year ago my mom traveled to Italy for the first time. It was a dream trip for her and such a special opportunity to travel with friends and extended family to the country so important to her heritage. Lucky for myself, who didn’t get to join her, she brought back some awesome…
Layered Italian Sandwiches with Artichoke Mayo If you follow me on Instagram you might have noticed that my husband (still so weird to type that) and I received a six month subscription to the bread of the month club from Zingerman’s in Ann Arbor, Michigan as a wedding gift. Now anyone who knows me well knows…
Fresh Tomato & Zucchini Gnocchi Skillet 6 years ago this August I was in Italy with my best friend. Thought we went to different universities, both of our schools were connected to the same study abroad program. It worked out that we were able to spend the summer together studying Spanish in the beautiful town…