Butera Mary in window

Italy, Part 4: Sicily

There is no place on earth like Sicily.

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Altemura group wine barrels

Italy Part 3: Masseria Altemura

Our trip to Zonin’s estate Masseria Altemura was to celebrate their inauguration. It was a grand party in every way!

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Lecce dining room 1

Italy: Lecce, Part 2

Day 2 in Lecce brings dinner in a dazzling 16th century castle built around a 12th century Norman tower.

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Lecce hotel view

Italy: Five Days in Paradise

Come with me on a trip to Italy. My blogs for the next two weeks will be about a life-changing visit to Southern Italy.

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Lecce church interior

Starting Next Week…

Finally…. after many of you have been asking for so long. Monday begins my Italy blogs for the next two weeks! Come and re-live the trip with me!

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Smoky Joe single on plate

It’s not Summer without Bratwurst

Bratwurst doesn’t have to be only in links on a bun. How about taking the bulk version and making pizza, meatloaf, or in this case, Smoky Joes!

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Leftovers with a New Life

Leftovers can be turned into a new meal, even a wedding cake to celebrate a wedding that I wasn’t able to attend. Find out the story!

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Kara in NYC

Happy Birthday 2015 to my Kara!

Happy Birthday to my baby! How did these years pass by so quickly?

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