Cacio e Pepe and my travels through Florence, Italy

I recently returned from a wonderful trip through Switzerland and Northern Italy.  As you can imagine, I took photos of everything we ate during the trip, from Champagne Truffle Cheese Fondue in St. Moritz. amazing Tuna with Veal Sauce at Lake Como and many fantastic pasta and vegetable dishes in Florence.  I have to say […]

Linguine with Littleneck Clams

This is an under thirty meal like no other.  Linguine with Littleneck Clams is so easy to prepare and yet so delicious.  One of my favorite parts of this meal is the presentation.  A piping hot bowl of pasta topped with clams – sensational!  Perfect for a weeknight meal or a special dinner.  Need I […]

Carol’s Carbonara

I was looking in the refrigerator and found some thin sliced bacon that needed to be used – my first thought was Pasta Carbonara.  I decided to take what I had in the refrigerator and freezer and create a pasta sauce.  I always cook with a 3×5 card next to me to take notes as I […]