We are having a heat wave in Chicago! When it’s this hot, a refreshing chilled and colorful Cobb Salad really hits the spot.
Home Again!
It’s been a summer of travel but I’m finally home to stay, at least for a little while. After all, it’s only 116 days until Christmas!
Weekend Birthdays in the Culinary World
This weekend two culinary icons celebrated birthdays. Julia Child would have been 103 years old; Karl Fazer, age 149. Karl who, you say? Ask a Finn!
Finland Flashback
I still have some jet lag from our trip to Finland, but I found this old post from five years ago I wanted to share, when we first met one of our relatives.
Missing Finland…
Having returned from an epic family trip to Finland just a few days ago, I am waking up each morning thinking of having coffee with our Finnish family.
Sphere Magazine, August 1973
The August 1973 Sphere magazine issue is full of ideas for picnics, bicycle trips, elegant outdoor fare, and making waffles on a lazy summer weekend.
Italy, Part 6 and Final: Tuscany
Castello d’Albola was built in the 15th century and is one of the masterpieces of Tuscany. This castle was our final stop of the tour.
Italy, Part 5: Sicily
Feudo Principi di Butera is an estate that once belonged to royal families, even Sicily’s first prince. It is indeed still a noble place, and my favorite.
