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Caprese Salad undone

In June of 2008, my husband and I celebrated our nuptials in Montelbenichi, Italy with family and 22 of our best friends. One of my favorite wedding week memories is spending time with my mom in the kitchen of our villa tucked deep in a hillside in the heart of Tuscany.  We would dine family style… Read more »

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Rose’ Sangria

Here in Newport Beach, the city sponsors movie nights at the local park. They blow up an inflatable movie screen, play music and create an atmosphere for family fun. Last night, we met up with a few families to picnic before the movie started. Everyone brings a favorite dish and it’s BYOC – I love… Read more »