My goodness! It took a couple years for this piece to make its debut in Verge Magazine. I began pitching within the year I returned from my trip abroad and of course covid slowed the process even further. This article stands to be a timeless piece anyways for anyone looking to venture on their own…
Summer is rolling out and berry season continues. And with berries come beautiful crisps, like those heavy on the bush & shrub berries. The strawberry moon made its debut which means the strawberry season is just about at its peak. So! It’s time to focus attention on those dainty raspberries, plump blackberries, and sweeter than…
Summer is rolling out and berry season continues. And with berries come beautiful crisps, like those heavy on the bush & shrub berries. The strawberry moon made its debut which means the strawberry season is just about at its peak. So! It’s time to focus attention on those dainty raspberries, plump blackberries, and sweeter than…
I walked into La Deliziosa pastry shop JUST to pick up my brothers rainbow layer cake. Yes, a cake that is entirely made of this dense- rich- almondy cookie. And, I always have to get just one more thing because it’s without a doubt my favorite Italian bakery. I scan the cookie case, the pastry…
Cheese boards are the center of attention at any gathering. I wanted to include my favorite fancy traditional and clever chic versions of the best cheese boards to me! Now, I’m not sure what types of cheeses and bits are on these boards below, but I sure do love the assembly. There is a lot of inspiration going on…
A seemingly long shoot week has turned into a reminder about how much I crave food through a lens. I eat it all up from those visual pops I spy. And even the most basic ingredients can jump words off a page… culinary producer”ing” I just wrapped producing a new series with PowerHouse Productions and…
When your sweet bub gifts you Testaroli, you know he’s paying attention. In the beginning, he told me his favorite pasta was just that… and I almost fell over. Most people don’t know what that is, so it made me feel all warm and fuzzy! You, too, should experience this ancient masterpiece of pasta. If…
Here I go again talking about testaroli… except this time I’m sharing it on beautifully handcrafted ceramics made by Dara Levine. I am obsessed with ceramics and have found myself at a pottery studio on occasion. But, these are special because they are handmade by a lovely woman who keeps the craft going. These pieces…
My brother has been reading poetry lately and said I should start doing the same. He says “it’ll be good for you” and of course he’s right. I came across this poem when thinking about a theme for this photo and what I wanted it all to mean. Because I am a huge lover of…
Come indulge at mio piccolo Ciao Caffè Popup
ENJOY: Extruded dried pasta for sale | Italian bakes | espresso drinks
WHEN: Saturday april 11th, from 11 am-4 pm at Anthropologie, Hoboken
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