Monthly Archives: October 2013

Itchy Feet, Again

Did you hear what I heard? It’s the call of the Siren, luring hubby D and me to cross the Atlantic one more time, hopefully not our last. Instead of traveling by sea and risking a nasty encounter with those … Continue reading

Posted in Family, Italian American, Italy, Lifestyle, Travel, Writing | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Remembering Marcella Hazan

Marcella Hazan, the foremost authority on traditional Italian cuisine, recently passed away on September 29, 2013, in Longboat Key, Florida. When she came to St. Louis in February, 1997, for the Art Museum’s “Italian Celebration,” I’d never heard of her. … Continue reading

Posted in Books, Cooking, Family, Food, Italian American, Italy, kitchen, Lifestyle, television, Writing | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment