Simple Superfood Kale Salad
This is the time of year, when the tomatoes and garlic are fresh out of the garden, to make this salad weekly. It “keeps” for a few days in the fridge. The kale actually gets better the longer it’s marinated in the olive oil and lemon.
Vintage Patio Set Makeover
I never met my great-grandparents, but most summer nights, I sit at their table. It’s a wrought iron set with a glass top and a million memories. The chairs are sized for a smaller generation and I work every year to keep the rust from eating away at the lattice seat. To me, it’s a blessing to own something that runs generations deep. To my husband, it’s an albatross.
Whipped Feta Watermelon Appetizer
There’s nothing better in the summer than a dark pink, sweet watermelon. One of my favorite salads to make for a gathering is arugula with diced watermelon and feta cheese. The only issue with salads at parties: it gets sloppy. Thus the inspiration for this easy grab and go appetizer!
Bubbly Limoncello Cocktail
When I came across this cocktail, my heart ached a little knowing how much my grandma would have loved it. The combination of Limoncello and Prosecco floating around a lemon sorbet is sinfully citrus and perfect for a warm and humid summer evening.
MCM Books: The Sicilian Inheritance
Before even cracking it open, I knew I would love this book for one simple reason: Jo based the storyline on her own family history and centuries old tale that her great grandmother was murdered. Like I said, I have my own “rich” family history, and that is what makes this book immediately intriguing. We’ve all heard stories about our family, but what really happened?
The Rediscovery of Connection
Imagine for a minute, you are a wrinkly old raisin, sitting in your nursing home wheelchair, barely able to see your great grandchild sitting next to you thanks to your cataract eyes. What would you tell them about life?
Artichoke & Olive Salsa
When you see "bring a dish to share" in a large group text, it can induce a little panic. But, I guarantee this Artichoke and Olive Salsa will become your go-to dish. It's so refreshing and pairs perfectly with tortilla chips or crackers.
It's my turn to say goodbye...
If you're here, it means I've been a part of your morning routine for the last 15 years. And since we’ve been through a lot together, I owe you an explanation.