My favorite recipe for fall is Cast Iron Pear Crostata. Pears are in season. This is a great way to use those bruised and over-ripe pieces in a delicious way. Ingredients: 6-8 pears, peeled and sliced 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 3 tablespoons cornstarch 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1 egg, beaten 1 tablespoon…
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Hot off the press August Newsletter
It’s been quite a summer. How was yours? I took a road trip with my husband and drove across the country. It took seven days. Every night, we slept in a different state, Tennessee, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and California, crossing the vast Sonoran and Mojave deserts in late JULY!!! It was crazy…
Splurge on the last Zucchini
Zucchinis–about 2 large or 3 regular size. Shred with a mandolin, grater, or food processor. 1 medium potato, shredded. Salt to taste freshly ground black pepper 1 egg, beaten 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1/3 cup of grated Romano cheese 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1 green onion, half shallot, and/or 1 garlic clove, finely chopped ⅓ cup…
A Crowd Pleaser – Stuffed mushrooms
June Newsletter An overview of ingredients for this tasty vegetable ½ cup panko bread crumbs ¼ cup finely grated Pecorino or Parmesan 2 tablespoons finely chopped Italian parsley 2 garlic cloves, pressed with a garlic press or grated 4 tablespoons olive oil Creme fraiche or cream cheese 1 small container (Optional) Salt and pepper to taste 1 package of large…
Bob Dylan is The Best Musician of the 20th Century
Bob Dylan is one of my favorite musicians. I’ve been working on a human-interest story about him. He’s believed to be one of the most influential singer-songwriters of the 20th century. He won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 2016. Dylan’s music left a footprint in the blues, country, rock and roll, and folk music…
March Newsletter
Coming Soon––Free ebook for subscribers––excerpt below Smarty Pants by K. Nilsson I walked into the bar like I owned it. It wasn’t an attitude but my nature. My coworker and I attended a power moves conference in Houston, Texas. Gaslighting––I could have written a book on the topic. The axiom, ‘nice girls don’t manipulate,’ was…
Italian Magazines And What I’m Streaming, Reading, And Cooking
Over the past few weeks, I have leaped wholeheartedly back into the process of creating. In light of the disastrous events of last year, the pandemic, riots, I found that a warm cup of coffee and an empty notebook inspired just the right mindset for ideas to take shape. Bloggers from the past book tour,…
Racy Italian fotoromanzi inspired the dark romance writer in me
Italian Fotoromanzi In elementary school, my friends and I shared Nancy Drew mysteries. By the time we went to high school, we had hidden bodice-rippers and soft porn books in our backpacks, contraband that could have gotten us expelled. Little did I know an Italian Fotoromanzo would fuel my fascination with dark romance. The glossy…
Ready for the next step? Make this Engagement Roast recipe
Every relationship reaches a point where the next step is inevitable. Tradition suggest cooking for your intended will prompt the most important question of all––will you be mine? You will have them praising your culinary abilities by the end of the meal. (Not recommended for vegetarians) This standing rib roast is a big piece of beef. …
Thanksgiving – Dump Cake Recipe
I’m grateful for my mother-in-law. She was responsible for raising my own book boyfriend and gave me the recipe for Dump Cake. It’s a holiday favorite, quick to make and a delicious dessert for a crowd. One 21-ounce can cherry pie filling One 15-ounce can crushed pineapple 1/2 of your choice chopped of walnuts,…