My ex-husband’s mother, Vincenzina (Vini, as she liked to be called), passed away last April. She wasn’t perfect. Old-school Italian from Verbicaro, a small town in Cosenza, she was stubborn, lied with enviable polish, and was a talented cook.

My friend Connie is generous, kind, and loyal. We have been friends since our daughters were babies. Now they’re 37. And it’s her birthday today. Because of COVID19, we can’t celebrate like we used to, and I know she loves blueberry muffins, so I made these for her.

My Favorite Chocolate Chip Cookie is full of dark semi-sweet chocolate, buttery, chewy, and has crispy edges. It's also not too sweet, but sweet enough to make you want another.

What is a Negroni? It’s a cocktail concocted by Count Camillo Negroni (that’s his family’s name) who asked his bartender, Fosco Scarselli,

During Sevilla’s Feria de Abril, the Rebujito represents happiness. You can find it everywhere, in bars and in private homes or in the casetas of the Feria. It’s served by the glass or by the pitcher, and either way, it’s the typical Sevilla drink that will leave you refreshed and ready for all the festivities!