This winter-inspired cocktail was created for a special appearance on the Sips and Songs with Jacyn and Joey – a musical livestream series. I was asked to create a holiday/winter concoction using a nut-based milk substitute. Inspired by the Brandy…
Il Ladro a Riposo cocktail
The mint and licorice flavor of Fernet Branca mixed with whiskey and honey gives this drink a subtle resemblance of a refreshing iced tea. Topped off with a club soda turns it into a refreshing autumn sipper. In creating this drink, I imagined…
Paccheri with mushrooms, goat’s milk, and thyme.
This dish is my take on the well-known Paccheri with mushroom and cream sauce. But, I swapped heavy (and fattening) cream for healthy and flavorful goat’s milk. The tang of goat’s milk was not as overpowering as one would think,…
Creating My Book: A Timeline
This post is dedicated to aspiring writers, and to readers, interested in knowing how long it takes and steps taken in writing a book. Below is a status timeline for my forthcoming novel A MISTAKE INCOMPLETE, from concept to print….
Aperitivo: La Bicicletta
Picture it: Italy. Small local bar. Late afternoon. Old men playing cards, discussing politics, and arguing over who-knows-what, all while sipping a ruby red Bicicletta. I won’t be going to Italy this summer, so I’ve been enjoying my aperitivo time…
Book Cover Reveal
And here it is, folks! The official book cover to my upcoming, second novel A Mistake Incomplete. Being that this new story is inspired by noir books and classic film, I asked the designer to channel renown graphic artist Saul…
