Dinner

Valarie made her signature baked ziti (ziti al forno) last night. I was never a fan of baked ziti as I always…

The joy of cookbooks. Valarie and I love cookbooks. Regardless of where we sit in our house, a book is no more…

This recipe for Creamy Tortellini Soup with Italian Sausage and Kale is a crowd pleaser. We have served it for Thanksgiving and…

Unforgettable (n.)– Impossible to forget. Things that linger in your memory.  Our recent visit to the Victor Café was added to our…

Our friend’s Bruce and a Nga who live in Ho Chi Minh City invited us to their wedding. Nga promised to cook…

The Dish Chicken Marsala is a classic Italian dish made with Marsala wine. Chicken Marsala was one of my favorite dishes. My favorite…

It’s Thanksgiving time again and for some the anxiety level goes up when it comes to handling, cooking and carving a large…

When the cats away the mice play. Valarie and the kids went to spend the weekend this summer with our dear friends…

Sundays at our house, revolve around church in the morning and an afternoon spent together. Years ago Valarie picked up a slate…