by Flora Caputo | May 9, 2011 | Recipes, Uncategorized
I served these at Easter with some crusty bread with wine before dinner. It’s a great little nibble for guests as they arrive and get settled. We always love marinated olives when we are out for Tapas or even at one of our favorite Lincoln Square restaurants in...
by Flora Caputo | May 4, 2011 | Lifestyle, Uncategorized
First of all, let me point out that I am very particular about what I review for readers. I get asked by many products and companies to review them and talk about them. I have turned everyone of them down except for Random House to review a book from an author whom I...
by Flora Caputo | May 2, 2011 | Recipes, Uncategorized
SO, I woke up Saturday craving a chocolaty baked good, but wanting something somewhat healthy. I decided to concoct whole grain chocolate muffins using this amazing dutch chocolate I purchased from an amazing German/European market called Gene’s in Lincoln...
by Flora Caputo | Apr 28, 2011 | Gardening, Uncategorized
Early beginnings of garden plan belowEarly beginnings of garden plan belowOk, I’m sorry, I am a little behind on the garden plan a week thing. Easter hit our home like a freight train, and I missed some garden plans for y’all. Let me make it up to you with...
by Flora Caputo | Apr 26, 2011 | Recipes, Uncategorized
Amaretti are basically an almond macaroon, and a staple in Italian cuisine. My mother and I have a slew of different recipes and versions of Amaretti, but these caught my eye. They are a simple-if not messy-cookie to make. It is based on an Epicurious recipe I found,...
by Flora Caputo | Apr 19, 2011 | Recipes, Uncategorized
This soup I have made in years past as a great make-ahead first course for a formal Easter dinner. This recipe was derived from a very traditional recipe from the 18th century, and comes from Naples, Italy. I make it yearly in honor of my mother who was born in...
