I have so many fond memories of 4th of July Celebrations spent with my family at the beach. We could see all the dazzling fireworks right from the rooftop deck of the beach house. It was a spectacular display that lasted an eternity to me. I try to keep the memories alive with the food I serve at our family celebrations. If you are throwing…

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…

Chocolate covered pretzels are an easy, delicious, and somewhat nutritious party favor or bake sale treat. I have made these many times for Easter, the school play bake sale, parties and more. You can also adapt the ingredients so they are nut-free and peanut-free. If you don’t have an allergy to be concerned with you can choose any type of chocolate. I prefer dark chocolate.…