I don't know if I have mentioned this before but I will say it again just in case.  If there is one liqueur t

If someone asked me what was my favourite antipasto/ appetizer was,  this Italian Seafood Salad would be it,

I thought I would share this Ricotta Rustic Pie just before Easter as a lot of us will be serving a meatless

Whenever I make an Italian Savory Rustic Pie (Torta Rustica),  I usually have to make 2 different types.  My

I know spring has arrived not when I receive a bouquet of flowers (tulips are my favourite) but when the Itali

Now that the warmer weather is finally heading our way, I hope for most of you also, I have noticed that a few

Makes approximately 40 cookies.

Makes approximately 18 small to medium bignè.

I have always loved St Patrick's day. Having an Irish background on my father's side doesn't hurt.   Everythi

I have lived in Italy for over 20 years now and to think that the first time I had one of these crunchy, delic

How long has it been since I made a Quiche?  A long long time.  To tell the truth I think I got scared of se

My daughter's 15th birthday cake story continues... After deciding that yes an Ice cream cake would be the per

I guess you could call this a 2 part recipe blog post.  The story started about two weeks ago when I asked my

Living in Italy you learn to eat and make so many different pasta dishes, some are light and quick and some ar

The first time I tried this cake  I was at a friend's house, she asked if I would like to try a piece of Plum

Best meatloaf, this is what my Mom called it, and I am standing behind it 100%.  To tell you the truth I have

As I look at the weather report and see how darn cold it is in my native country I realized that comfort seaso

I remember every Sunday my Mom would make a delicious roast beef and potato dinner, my father of Irish decent

Today in Italy we are celebrating Martedi Grasso or Shrove Tuesday.   What exactly is that?  Well, over the

Have you ever eaten such a delicious cake that it is so good it doesn't even need icing?  If not then this wi

I remember the first time I saw the Colosseum.  I got chills then as I do every time I go to Rome and lay my

What is the weather like in your corner of the world?  All I can say  it is pretty darn cold here in Italy.

Makes approximately 24 mini coocakes.

I have never been a big Valentine's Day person.  I firmly believe that I do not need a special day to eat cho

When you think of comfort food what comes to mind?  Soups, stews, casseroles?  How about scalloped Potatoes?

Hello everyone, My name is Erika, I'm the "Journalist" daughter as my mother calls me and today she let me tak

Ok, I am going to jump on the band wagon and offer an Italian appetizer, Pizzette Mini Calzoni, for Super bowl

Unfortunately we are coming to the end of the season of one of my favourite vegetables, yes Broccoli.  Usuall

Frappe, Chiacchiere or Nothings are just a few names for these simple thin fried dough strips  that are eve

I have been obsessed with doughnuts since last summer.  It all started when I went to Toronto to attend my el

Have I ever told you how much I love muffins?  Well I do.  And how much winter fruits are my favourite?  I

*For the replacement of raw eggs, you can try using a product called Egg Replacer or there are now pasteurized

Can also be made using a food processor/ makes approximately 20 - 24 cookies.

I imagine most of you are already finished up with the holidays, Christmas decorations and the tree are all pu

Looking back on 2014 I can say I passed some good, some really good, some not so good and some sad times. I lo

I love and I mean love cake, especially loaded with a creamy butter  icing. Unfortunately it is not very appr