Cooking is my love language, if you will. I always thought my love language was music — playing the piano, listening to some Italian opera or the sound track from “Under the Tuscan Sun”. Oh, how the music inspires me! Then I starting cooking while absorbing the music. This was inspirational to me. I may not be Italian, but I can cook like one. And there’s something very inviting about a beautifully set table. Of course paper plates have their value, too! But special occasions or holidays get the full treatment.

 

Table for 8

Now that I’m not on Facebook any longer, I don’t really have a place to “post” the recipes i used to. And I love to share when asked. So I’ll start again, posting what’s requested, and what I think people will enjoy.


My home truly is my castle. When I’m not cooking, i find respite in my backyard. This little slice of heaven is where I can float, or just sit with my feet up. It renews my spirit and nurtures my soul. It’s very peaceful - until the pool is full of people and the outdoor speakers are blaring. Of course, then it’s a party at the castle!

Summertime at the Castle

 

If you’ve found this space, essentially, you’ve found my recipe vault, my writings - ‘food for thought’, and all my favorite vacation pictures, where it’s all about the food and discovering amazing restaurants!

I welcome your comments and look forward to staying connected! Which means you’re always welcome… so stop by! Especially on a Sunday, when we are ‘Dishing at the Castle’.

with love, h~