Not long ago, I learned a valuable lesson in my relationship with Kathy. Turns out, I can dazzle her when I prepare and cook her favorite food items. You ask: How did you not know that sooner than recently? Well,… Read More ›
Great Menus
Dinner and Other Meal Ideas that will help you assemble special meals and events with Style and Great Taste.
Pizza Margherita–My Grandmothers Way
In case you haven’t figured it out already, I’m Italian. My paternal grandparents emigrated from Bologna and Naples, Italy and my maternal grandparents arrived from small villages in Sicily. Depending on whose home in which we were eating, there would be styles of cooking… Read More ›
Chef Ryan Getting Grilled!
Today was a special day for my Kathy and me. Our son Ryan has attended the Culinary School at Manchester Bidwell for the past year, and today was his Chef of the Day Challenge. Yes, we have another budding chef… Read More ›
Never Too Busy to Cook
It’s been more than a week since I last posted a blog, but I’ve been really, really busy. But I’ve found time to cook all week. Last weekend I worked with my friends Mike and Mary to help prepare for… Read More ›
The Top Secret Best Date Ever!
This Blog Post is for the Guys! Ladies if you read it, be sure to be excited if the guy in your life takes the hint and follows the advise in this post. Ok Guys! I’m going to let you in… Read More ›
Two Italian Guys and Seven Fishes!!
Last year, me and one of my neighbors, who is also Italian and a good friend, agreed to be auctioned off at a big Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Fundraiser in Pittsburgh. We promised to prepare an authentic, multicourse Feast of the Seven Fishes… Read More ›
Menu for the Money!!
Over the past six years, my wife and friends have volunteered me to be auctioned off by a variety of charitable organizations, helping raise money for important causes. The auction item typically involves collaborating with the winning bidder to create… Read More ›
All With Good Taste 