This week’s selection from Dolce Italiano was Zucchini-Olive Oil Cake with Lemon Crunch Glaze. I grew up eating lots of zucchini bread, and I wondered if the recipe would be similar. I thought it was very similar in taste, although … Continue reading →
Tonight I wanted to fix a light dinner. I haven’t fixed this salad in a while, but have always enjoyed it each time I’ve made it. It has a nice combination of spicy, sweet, and tangy. The pork is prepared … Continue reading →
I wanted a quick pasta for dinner, and this was a recipe from Food Network I hadn’t tried. It’s a Giada De Laurentis recipe. It was very tasty, although I thought it only needed about half of the called for … Continue reading →
It’s a black bear just outside my backdoor! Okay, I live in Alaska, and I expect to see wildlife(it was a moose in my backyard night before last). But I’m sorry, I just don’t like seeing a bear taking his … Continue reading →
Yesterday I worked out in the garden most of the day. I was tired and my back ached. I really didn’t feel like cooking. Since my husband was out of town, I decided to have a light dinner of one … Continue reading →
This week’s selection was Hazelnut and Grape Tart, from Dolce Italiano by Gina DePalma. I was intrigued to make this tart. I’ve not baked with grapes before, and I love hazelnuts, so I was ready to see what type of … Continue reading →
I had leftover dough from the Hazelnut Grape Tart and made a quick crostata for dessert. Rolled dough into a round, and filled with a great new conserve I just bought-Heritage Country Living Collection Fruit Market Peach Pecan Conserves. Then … Continue reading →