A Hill Country Summer in Italy I’ve just returned from Italy, and while my suitcase may be unpacked, my heart (and tastebuds) are still very much abroad. There’s something about the rhythm of Italian life — the way meals unfold slowly, the way ingredients sing on their own without needing much fuss, the way herbs […]
A Hill Country Summer in Italy There are some trips that stay with you long after the bags are unpacked and the laundry is done. My recent journey to Italy was one of those — not just a vacation, but a reminder of why I fell in love with food, travel, and sharing both with […]
Chicken Diane, a classic French dish, traditionally features pan-seared beef in a creamy sauce. But today, we’re putting a modern twist on this elegant recipe, swapping out the beef for tender chicken and infusing the dish with the earthy flavors of locally sourced wild mushrooms. Why This Recipe Works: Tips & Variations: Enjoy this delicious […]
Hosting a dinner party can feel daunting, but what if you turned it into a regular, relaxed affair with friends? Enter the supper club: a rotating dinner party where friends take turns hosting intimate gatherings. It’s a fantastic way to build deeper connections, explore new cuisines, and rediscover the joy of shared meals. When I […]
I love soup! If you go through the history of my blog posts or on Instagram, you will see that I share a lot of soup recipes. I think that my love for soup stems from my mom. There was something about smelling soup on the stove as a kid that makes me want to […]
When my husband and I started dating, I would say his palate was a bit bland. Thank the good Lord that he was willing to try and experiment, but when it comes down to it he is an Irish/Scottish New Englander aka meat and potatoes kind of guy. The first time that I made roast […]
Hello my friend and welcome to the inaugural week of Mastering the Ease of Home Cooking ™! I am so excited that you are here and have found the answer to the most annoying question, “what’s for dinner?”. Let me tell you a bit of how the idea for this came to be. In September […]
Albert Einstein once said “When you stop learning, you start dying.” I will be honest with you, I was not a fan of school. For me, school was what happened in between sporting events and dances. I enjoyed attending college and did actually learn a lot. However, it was not my favorite thing. As I’ve […]
When we were in Italy last fall, if there were zucchini flowers on the menu, I was having them! There is something about the pillowy softness of a stuffed zucchini flower that fills my heart. I’ve had them cut up on pizza, stuffed, and fried, but the one I’m going to share with you here […]