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Last week, I had a moment of deja vu!  I was baking a chocolate cake for a celebration and as I was making the finishing touches it hit me.  This cake is my version of my Grandma’s chocolate sheet cake.  I mention her baking and love for chocolate often but I had not...

Favorites things…  The simple pleasures that make us smile and bring comfort that is craved in the moment. I always enjoy hearing and learning what brings joy to others.  Personally, my own list is long…  However, roses are one joy that I find in my path on a daily...

Only a few days away, I want to wish all the mothers a most Happy Mother’s Day!  Regardless of whether families celebrate through gifts or quality time, this holiday is cherished by many for many good reasons.  This week I reflected on how much this day meant to my...

Last week I walked down memory lane with my Great Uncle’s garden and this week I shift the focus to the kitchens of my childhood and the ladies who ran them.  Everyone has their most important room in the house and the kitchen is a major focal point for me.  I...

Although there have been a few showers this past week, I hope that everyone is enjoying the blossoms that they are bringing.  With this greenery, memories of two adamant gardeners in my family come to my mind- my Great Grandfather and Uncle Bob.  They were passionate...

In a few days a little lady, Isabella Rose, will be celebrating her first birthday!  It has been quite a year where each of us has had to make adjustments and adapt to the present circumstances.  In the midst of this uncertainty I have found great joy in observing my...

This week I was torn between a few stories to write about as many memories arise around this holiday.  In the end a memory of my Mom won as Easter was her favorite holiday.  My Mom always claimed that she was not a creative person however it was this holiday that her...

As I prepare care packages for this next season, I am reminded of a recent memory where I rediscovered the joy that a cardboard box can bring!  There were many instances in my childhood where a simple box transported myself and others to the depths of our...

Happy Saint Joseph’s Day!  I realize I am day early but could not resist sending each of you early wishes of joy and prosperity.  As an Italian American, I have celebrated this day with pride since I was a child wearing red and enjoying a Zeppole.  Although true...

To take a break or not to take a break…. that is the question!  I have a confession.  I struggle with slowing down and feel the need to be constantly busy at all times.  Looking back at the past several years, my breaks have come unexpectedly and unplanned.  Recently,...