Delicious Dips and Salsas for A Great Party

No great party can be without a display of delicious dips and salsas for guests to gather around the table to enjoy and to mingle with each other. They’re...

Scottish Cranachan Italian Cheesecake ~ Burn’s Night

Scottish Cranachan is a creamy dessert with raspberries, oats, honey and whisky. . . from Scotland, that is. It’s very similar to a miniature individual serving of trifle. This...

What to Do With 30 Amalfi Lemons From Italy

Some gifts are extra special — and a gift of 30 sun-kissed Amalfi lemons from Italy is OUTSTANDING! Their fragrance alone feels like being anywhere along the lemon-grove-studded Italian...

How To Make Classic, Authentic Italian Minestrone Soup

The older I become, the less I use written recipes in my cooking.     To my mother, I give credit.  To my nonna, I give credit.   Neither...

Mamma Agata’s Cooking School in Ravella, Italy – A Culinary Wish Come True

A dream came true when I attended Mamma Agata’s cooking school in Ravello, Italy, on the Amalfi Coast. And let me tell you . . . some experiences stay...

Secrets for the BEST Italian Meatballs

I promised to share the secrets for the best Italian meatballs after taking a cooking class with the famous Mamma Agata. Mamma is a favorite chef among celebrities such...