by Flora Caputo | Apr 28, 2011 | Gardening, Uncategorized
Early beginnings of garden plan belowEarly beginnings of garden plan belowOk, I’m sorry, I am a little behind on the garden plan a week thing. Easter hit our home like a freight train, and I missed some garden plans for y’all. Let me make it up to you with...
by Flora Caputo | Apr 26, 2011 | Recipes, Uncategorized
Amaretti are basically an almond macaroon, and a staple in Italian cuisine. My mother and I have a slew of different recipes and versions of Amaretti, but these caught my eye. They are a simple-if not messy-cookie to make. It is based on an Epicurious recipe I found,...
by Flora Caputo | Apr 19, 2011 | Recipes, Uncategorized
This soup I have made in years past as a great make-ahead first course for a formal Easter dinner. This recipe was derived from a very traditional recipe from the 18th century, and comes from Naples, Italy. I make it yearly in honor of my mother who was born in...
by Flora Caputo | Apr 16, 2011 | Recipes, Uncategorized
We whipped up this Carbonara with some fresh made whole wheat noodles we brought back from the St. Lawrence Market in Toronto. For you foodies out there who are planning a trip to that northern city, this is a must on your visit. It is an indoor marketplace with...
by Flora Caputo | Apr 12, 2011 | Gardening, Uncategorized
Today I am going to share with you one of my shade garden plans for planning and inspiration. My shade garden was started by the previous owners of our home. They created a very formal structure with mini square beds divided by paver paths. All that was planted were...