Family · Good Eats · Italy · Living Overseas
How to Eat Spaghetti
I don’t remember how old I was, but as some point in my childhood I remember eating dinner at my grandma‘s house. She cooked spaghetti for me and my brother…
Good Eats
Sunday Snapshots and Other Thoughts
I’ve been in a blog funk lately. Even though I have plenty to say, and several posts started, I just can’t bring myself to actually get on here and write….
Tiramisu and a Birthday
Hi! My name is Jessica, I’m 28-years-old young, and I have a confession to make. See that dessert up there? It’s homemade tiramisu and my husband and I just…
Together at Last: Eat, Drink, and be Married!
This post is part of my wedding recap series. I will finish this by our next anniversary. I will. Missed something and want to catch up? Click here for links…
Good Eats · Holiday · Italy · Living Overseas
Buon Anno! (Happy New Year!)
For the past six years, New Year’s Eve has meant more to me than just a fun excuse to party. It has a special place in my heart, because six…
Good Eats · Holiday · Italy · Living Overseas
Christmas 2011
Our town, Maniago, busted out their holiday lights and got a little festive a few weeks ago. Coming home every night has been a blast, and I not-so-secretly hope they…
Making Bread
Making bread from scratch scares me. Actually, any recipe that has yeast as an ingredient freaks me out. There’s something about the yeast being alive (or having to wake it…
Gingersnaps!
Growing up, I developed a reputation during the holiday season at my house: it was assumed that I would take the most glorious nap on the couch while my younger…
Sunday Snapshots: Thanksgiving Edition
We’ve been busy over here the last few weeks and I’m working hard on catching up. I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving! On a side note, I’m going…