Slow Cooker Goulash with Scallion Knödeln
We made a rich, hot goulash that is perfect for a cold winter night. It’s paired with knödeln – Eastern European boiled dumplings.
The Day Before Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving Day can be a time of great enjoyment and also great stress. Here is some information to help with both.
Postcards from Italy – The Cathedral at Monreale
On our first full day in Sicily we visited the Cathedral in Monreale, a UNESCO heritage site that reflects the rich cultural history of Sicily.
Postcards from Italy – Our First Day in Sicily
We traveled from Rome to Palermo to join a food and wine tour in Sicily.
Postcards from Italy – Espresso and Two Last Stops
On our last afternoon in Rome, we visited a well-known espresso shop, then returned to the Trevi Fountain and the Spanish Steps.
Postcards from Italy – Artichokes and an Unexpected History Lesson
While in Rome, we visited the Jewish Ghetto in search of fried artichokes. We found them, and a history lesson, too.
Postcards from Italy – The Roman Food Tour
We spent an enjoyable evening sampling a variety of food and wine in the Prati neighborhood of Rome.
Postcards From Italy – The Colosseum Down the Street
This is our first “postcard” from Italy – a brief post with reflections on what we’ve seen and tasted.
NC Road Trip – Dinner at Cúrate
On the first stop of our North Carolina road trip, we enjoyed a wonderful meal at Cúrate, a tapas bar in Asheville, North Carolina.
Meltdown in Asheville
We have a standing rule that has helped us stay married. Here’s what happens when we forget it.
