Every athlete knows he/she has to power-up before a game or practice to sustain his/her energy. This granola is a great source of energy for the athletes in the family. I will make it in bunches, then store it in a food safe container. I love glass jars for everything in my pantry, it’s a must! Then, the kids (and my husband) can see everything.…
Pizza origins
My daughter shared this history of the pizza pie with me. In 1889, King Umberto I and Queen Margherita di Savoia of Italy, were vacationing in Naples, Italy (our family is from Naples) and had heard about the excellent pizzas made by a pizzaiolo (pizza maker) named Raffaele Esposito, of Pizzeria Brandi. Peter Reinhard tells in his book, American Pie, “Esposito was invited to prepare…
Blueberries may be tiny, but they are a powerhouse.
There is nothing more delicious than a slice of warm blueberry pie or blueberry pancakes on a Sunday morning, but what makes it even better is to know the multiple health benefits derived from eating them. They are the number one antioxidants. Antioxidants boosts your immune system, making it stronger and a stronger immune system helps you fight infection. The best way to eat them…
Do me a favor?
Hosting a party is right up there with one of my favorite things to do. Feeding guests is in my blood, after all I’m Italian (half, the other half is Swiss and Irish). When I have people over, there is always lots of delicious food to enjoy. But another important aspect of any good party, is in the details. In this photo, I have some…