The smell of espresso brewing will always remind me of Nanna’s home. The moment you sat down at the kitchen table she would have the coffee pot on the stove, and soon enough a generous pour of espresso and whatever sweets she had on hand would be in front of you. This cinnamon coffee cake …
Believe me when I tell you, these meatballs are special. I’ve never been a fan of meatballs at any restaurant or any other recipe I’ve tried to make. Nanna’s meatballs were an extra special treat and if you were her favorite grandchild she’d make these for dinner for you then send you home with a …
Every meal would start with a basket of Nanna’s bread, always. In preparation for any meal, Nanna would direct us to open the bottom drawer and pull out a chunk of her homemade bread. This bread was a staple for every meal and snack we had. Used to scarpetta (soak up) the leftover sauce in …
We’re back!!! This year was filled with special moments, including one of our very own’s wedding! She knew she wanted to include signature cocktails named after her two pups, Una and Decimus. Inspired by Nanna who loved to tell us of the time her and her best friend discovered vanilla vodka. They stayed up late …
One of the most comforting meals Nanna would make was polenta lasagna. Polenta offers a hearty alternative to pasta with a creamy, rich texture. Polenta is a Northern Italian dish made of coarsely ground corn. Polenta is very filling on it’s own, making it a wonderful vegetarian meal. The perfect bite has rich tomato sauce, …
Stuffed dates are a versatile and simple appetizer that pairs well with any meal and is sure to impress! When wrapped with a salty slice of prosciutto they are the perfect balance of salty and sweet. Often you will find dates stuffed with nuts, but we wanted a nut free option since we have alot …
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We’re back! As two teachers we have been very busy wrapping up the school year. We thought a celebratory drink was in order! Limoncello is always the perfect ending to any Italian meal, and vanilla vodka was Nanna’s favorite. Nanna and her bestie would often reminisce with a vanilla vodka cocktail in hand. We fondly …
We like to think that Nanna was ahead of the trends when she started making ricotta and avocado toast long before it became popular. She loved watching cooking shows and trying new recipes she would see on TV. We think she probably got the idea from a cooking show. Her favorite was Lidia’s Kitchen, she …
Tiella is a super easy and simple recipe using minimal ingredients. It is vegetarian, and makes a great side dish. We like to enjoy it with sausage and a green salad. Many tiella recipes use tomato sauce, onions, and even mussels (which would be delicious too) but we really wanted to honor the simple way …
Nanna always said whenever there was a beautiful sunrise or sunset the angels were baking bread. Even though Nanna is not with us today, we want to continue the tradition with Nanna in our hearts. She had many variations of bread, including traditional Easter bread, a slightly sweet bread comparable to a hot cross bun. …
