As many of you know, we’re very excited that later this week, Sous Chef Andrew will be “Retiring” from teaching and taking a new job in corporate America. To celebrate his impressive tenure as a Social Studies Teacher at Westside High School (which includes winning teacher of the year), I knew I had to throw […]
Potato and Leek Soup (With Bacon)
There are few things more comforting and more delicious than a steaming hot bowl of homemade soup. We were at the farmers market and they had the most wonderful red new potatoes; combined with feeling a little under the weather, look no further than homemade potato soup! My grandmother always made potato soup, and always […]
Boeuf Bourguignon
It’s okay – before we proceed say it out loud a few times like Julia Child would “beoufff bourguignon!” There, now that we got that out of the way, you can read the whole post in her voice. Better yet, talk like her the entire time you make this recipe which is what I do! […]
Umbrian Chicken Pasta
This recipe is so easy to make and is outstanding. It will be truly impress your loved ones. It is quick enough to make on a week night and tasty and creative enough to be used for entertaining. Another great aspect of this recipe is that you can (and should if you have time) make […]
Passover-The Closest to Christmas we get.
Growing up in a Jewish household was fun because it made me a little different then most of my peers in school. However the holiday season was always depressing m because despite my parents’ going out of their way to make it special; let’s face it, Hanukkah is not Christmas. Ironically Hanukkah is not considered […]
Pappa al Pomodoro
I’m not sure there is anything that reminds me of Tuscany more than Pappa al Pomodoro! The first time I had it, Andrew and I were on our honeymoon in July 2014, and I remember it like it was yesterday; we were sitting on the patio at La Grotta, in Montepulciano in the heart of […]
Dinner Al Fresco!
Is this thing on? It’s been a while but we haven’t forgotten you! Italian dinner Al Fresco! Recipes to follow! Bon appetito!
