Rigatoni with Bolognese

A apple a day

Green Apple*golden delicious too

I luv my friend Jen

Rolled Mozzarella Appetizer

I've been wanting to try this fun appetizer~I added fresh basil, sliced tri-tip,sliced roasted peppers,chopped artichokes & olives and a drizzle of pesto. As always I overstuffed it which made it difficult to slice. Adding thinner ingredients would make it look nicer when you are entertaining but it was still tasty~

Yes please

Sauce-Simmer'n: Standing Rack of Pork

Sauce-Simmer'n: Standing Rack of Pork: I love serving a standing rack of Pork or rib roast at the holidays. Its a easy impressive dish. I marinate the roast  in milk, which ten...

Standing Rack of Pork

I love serving a standing rack of Pork or rib roast at the holidays. Its a easy impressive dish. I marinate the roast  in milk, which tenderizes the meat. It is roasted standing up so it cooks evenly. You simply rub it with olive oil & seasonings and let it roast~

Up Up & Away

I love this, it reminds me of my backyard- the hot air balloons take off in the field next door & float up and over my house & garden. Its so fun!

My Favorite Tool

Kuhn Rikon~this is my favorite tool right now, it's a spatula but it has a silicone edge which is great for scooping or getting along the edge of your pan or skillet. I am always looking for it & its a tool I use everyday.

Cheesecakes I love em~

These are some of my Mom's quickie cheesecake recipe that I dressed up with homemade crusts~Cheesecakes are so fun you can add so many different toppings, syrups or fresh fruit

44 Charles Street

I enjoyed this Danielle Steel story~some of the characters are chefs and cooking up great things throughout the book

Melanzane

Oven Roasted Eggplant with  Fennel, Mushrooms and Gorgonzola