Some weekend mornings in our household are mad dashes out the door for a sporting event, the farmer’s market, to run errands, shop or get somebody where they need to be. Read more…

This time of year is my favorite for casseroles. Dishes that can be made ahead are just what I need when I’m driving kids around, Christmas shopping, wrapping and sending and just generally moving at fast clip. Read more…

December.  A month of celebration, festivity, parties, presents and fine food.  And…also a month of non-stop chauffeur duties, loads of school events, basketball practices and games, shopping, wrapping, shipping and general chaos. Read more…

Every few months, our neighborhood has a morning get together for coffee and conversation.  It’s a great chance to catch up and see one another Read more…

At this time of year, I love to make stews and soups and casseroles.  With all of the holiday activities and preparations going on, it is nice to make something Read more…

Here is my favorite recipe for lasagna.  It is different from the classic layers of noodles, meat sauce, ricotta and mozzarella.  While I love the gooey goodness of that version of one of the world’s favorite foods, this recipe is another, more classically Italian kind of lasagna. Read more…