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...
by Flora Caputo | Apr 16, 2011 | Recipes, Uncategorized
We whipped up this Carbonara with some fresh made whole wheat noodles we brought back from the St. Lawrence Market in Toronto. For you foodies out there who are planning a trip to that northern city, this is a must on your visit. It is an indoor marketplace with...
by Flora Caputo | Apr 12, 2011 | Gardening, Uncategorized
Today I am going to share with you one of my shade garden plans for planning and inspiration. My shade garden was started by the previous owners of our home. They created a very formal structure with mini square beds divided by paver paths. All that was planted were...
by Flora Caputo | Apr 12, 2011 | Gardening, Uncategorized
Last year, I began wondering if cold zones were changing. My garden bloomed so early, and it seemed that the winters were becoming ever so slightly milder year by year (excluding the year we had dismally few sun spots, thus a cooler winter/year overall). Things in my...
by Flora Caputo | Apr 10, 2011 | Recipes, Uncategorized
This recipe was given to me in college by a friend’s mother. She made this one hot summer day for us while we were in between summer classes, grilling some steaks in her back yard. It was refreshing and decadent for being so seemingly “light”. Its...
by Flora Caputo | Apr 6, 2011 | Recipes, Uncategorized
This past Christmas as during many Christmases, I gave olive oils out as gifts. I usually give out an Italian herb and a spicy blend. This year, I toasted the spices for the spicy infusion and added other herbs to deepen the flavors. I prefer spice that has other...
