by Eva Marie | Dec 30, 2014 |
I woke up to the pretty picture out my bedroom window of big snowflakes still dropping on trees already thickly frosted with days of snow. The quiet that goes along with it, a fire warming the room, a hot creamy latte brought to me in bed by my sweet husband, rounds...
by Eva Marie | Jul 19, 2014 |
Nobody has ever accused me of holding back when it comes to eating. Obviously, I love food. What I don’t like is when things become too complicated, in life or food. Complex is good, unique is interesting, complicated is usually unnecessary. As it is, life...
by Eva Marie | Aug 15, 2012 |
Slow to get moving, we had a cup of hotel coffee that wasn’t entirely unpalatable and then a walk on the overcast beach before pointing the car towards the hills where more vineyards awaited us. Having driven this coastline before, I remembered a little sandwich shop...
by Eva Marie | Mar 31, 2012 |
Like Limoncello, this torta reigns from southern Italy. It is simple and satisfying as a dessert served with a dollop of lemon curd on the side or afternoon treat served with a spot of iced or hot tea. Lemon Curd Author: Eva Marie Recipe type: Dessert ...
by Eva Marie | Mar 25, 2012
My son, nephew and I made our way through the winding cobblestone roads of the Tuscan hill town of Siena, Italy to the only hotel room we could find available for the evening, a single room high up in a medieval stone building with three twin beds in a row and a...
by Eva Marie | Nov 13, 2011 |
Once again I was inspired by local fare. Saturday was a stunning day with a cool breeze and sunny blue skies. We took a stroll through downtown Frederick where we stopped by our new favorite shop, Lebherz Oil & Vinegar Emporium. To be honest, when I first saw the...
