This weekend my boyfriend decided to bake a ricotta cake, and kindly documented the process for my blog! He delivered a piece of it to me last night and I can’t get over how light and fluffy it was! This cake is perfect for Easter Sunday and I can’t wait to share it with you …
My Family’s Easter Traditions
Although Covid-19 has ruined many many things, it will not ruin Easter! In this post I will talk about some of my favorite traditions my family does for Easter Sunday each year. Usually, preparation for Easter is much more intensive, but this year is obviously going to be a lot different. Every year, all of my …
Easter is on it’s way!
Hippity hoppity Easter’s on its way! Today I woke up to the smell of my mom baking cookies! I came downstairs and she was baking my grandma Monachino’s famous Easter cookies. Unfortunately, my grandma is not with us today, but that doesn’t mean we don’t carry on her traditions. These Easter cookies are so buttery …
Does Pasta Shape Matter?
Does spaghetti taste different from angel hair? Are shells more delicious than penne? Is it true that elbows aren’t as yummy as farfalle? It’s been awhile since I haven’t just posted recipes on this blog so I decided I would bring up a topic near and dear to my heart, pasta. Yes, today we are …
Mom’s Famous Fettuccine Alfredo
A few weeks back I blogged about if fettuccine alfredo is a hoax or not and left it up to you to decide. However, in the post I reassured you all that no matter if you think it is a hoax or not, it is still acceptable to enjoy! Last night I finally made my …
Dreamy Cream of Broccoli Soup
A gloomy day calls for soup! Today I made my favorite soup of all time, cream of broccoli. Now I know what you’re thinking, this is not an Italian soup! I know I know, but it was too delicious not to share. This hearty soup will make you feel cozy and warm and you will …
Simple Carbonara Recipe
Spaghetti carbonara is one of my favorite classic Italian dishes. I’ve never made this dish myself, but my boyfriend’s mom has the perfect recipe and shared it with me! My boyfriend and his mom were sweet enough to document the process of creating this dish, so behold…Spaghetti carbonara! Ingredients: 1 lb.spaghetti 8 eggs 1 cup …
Quarantine Pranzo!
Happy Monday!! I hope everyone is remaining happy and healthy during this troublesome time. It is so important that we stay positive and see the bright side of things in situations like these. Being stuck at home all day gives us all the opportunity to put our cooking skills to the test! On Saturday, my …
Family vs Pizza- 10 Different Kinds!!
Sunday calls for a family gathering! This Sunday I decided to send out a mass text to the family inviting them to a family pizza making night. I made a big pot of pizza sauce, and bought a bunch of pizza toppings including; cheese, pepperoni, sausage, spinach, arugula, tomatoes, onions, garlic, broccoli, artichokes, olives, mushrooms, …
Date Night at Veneto!
Spring break calls for many date nights with your special someone! For this post, I will be reviewing my favorite Italian restaurant. Last night my boyfriend and I made reservations at a very special place called Veneto, located in Rochester, NY. Granted we have both only been there once, we still name it our favorite …