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…
Fettuccine with Pistachio Pesto
I discovered this recipe in La Cucina Italiana, and made slight adaptations based on ingredients I had on hand. Many have been asking me to share or translate the recipe. So, here it is. What’s interesting about the pistachio mixture…
Linguine con Erbe Aromatiche
This simple dish is great for late spring and all summer, when fresh garden herbs are in abundance. Erbe aromatiche, meaning aromatic herbs, is star of this simple dish. The recipe is very easy and versatile, not requiring exact measurements…