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Summery Garlic Scape Pesto Pasta

Summery Garlic Scape Pesto Pasta

LESS THAN ONE DAY until we are in Italy for our two-year-belated honeymoon! (Actually, I am finalizing edits while drinking sparkly at the airport, hahahaha) I should say that I’ve been planning this trip for a while, but the truth is that it really came 

Butchers & Bakers, and Bloggers … Oh My!

Butchers & Bakers, and Bloggers … Oh My!

Back in June I had the pleasure of attending a special blogger brunch hosted by A Little Bird Told Me over at Bakers & Butchers in Farmington, CT. While this place was a bit of a drive from Danbury, I was excited for the opportunity to 

Protein-Packed Creamy Pasta Salad

Protein-Packed Creamy Pasta Salad

It’s been a rather busy couple of weeks, and my kitchen has sadly been gathering dust! The calendar was jam-packed with one thing after another, and we’ve been eating out way more than we probably should. (Be on the lookout for a couple more posts 

Spring Rollin’ into Summer

Spring Rollin’ into Summer

Spring rolls? Summer rolls? Salad rolls? Whatever you choose to call them they’re a wonderfully refreshing snack for a hot day! After last week’s warm weather spell I think summer is just around the corner, and this dish is a really fun one to have 

Modern Italian Cuisine at Terra of Danbury

Modern Italian Cuisine at Terra of Danbury

My husband and I moved to Connecticut a little over a year ago, and although we are lucky to have quite a spectrum of restaurants here in Danbury, the addition of Terra Ristorante has filled a niche that we happily welcome! Great cocktails and simple twists on classic Italian 

Spring (Snow!?) Showers

Spring (Snow!?) Showers

It doesn’t quite feel like spring yet, but with Daylight Savings Time beginning and Winter Storm Stella blowing through this past week, I’m getting really antsy for warm weather & fresh ingredients! So this post is a “throwback” with one of my favorite spring ingredients: ramps. 

Vacationing in Venice … Florida, that is.

Vacationing in Venice … Florida, that is.

Sunny, warm days in the middle of winter? Yes, please! My husband’s grandfather lives on the Gulf Coast of Florida in the sweet town of Venice, just south of Sarasota. From its historical downtown lined with small shops and restaurants that hosts a lively Saturday farmers’ market, to 

The Isthmus: An Ode to Madison, Wisconsin

The Isthmus: An Ode to Madison, Wisconsin

The James Beard Foundation recently announced their semifinalists for the 2017 Restaurant and Chef Awards. I was extremely excited to see several of my favorites listed, and was immediately taken back to my time in Madison, Wisconsin … I credit this wonderful city for instilling in me a