Autunno… Autumn…

It is officially Autumn,  and  as I do each year,  I begin the season with a Pie… this year was Pumpkin,    and little Cinnamon Sugar Apple Tarts…So happy that Fall is here,  love all the flavors of the season…

Dolce Estate… Sweet Summer…

It seems like June just started,  yet, it's well on it's way… My birthday, along with wonderful celebrations by friends and family  came and went…as did Father's Day.  Time for savoring long days,  beach picnics, and gatherings with loved ones.

Happy Thanksgiving…

As tradition goes,  we will be having Thanksgiving at Anna and Nicola's .  Anna will make her spectacular Turkey dinner,  usually consisting of two turkeys… One baked in the wood fired Pizza oven and one in the kitchen oven.  Anna will do all of the sides,  with the exception of the cranberry sauce… i'll make  that because I seem to be the only one who wants it.  So,  I'll make an Orange Cranberry sauce,   and as usual,  I am in charge of pies and table setting,  maybe some rolls.  We'll have Apple,  Pumpkin and Macaroon pies.   We don't really need three pies,  but we do like variety…Everyone has a favorite. Golden hues and some natural elements will set the tone for what will surely be another lovely Thanksgiving at Anna and Nicola's… So thankful to be with loving family,  wishing it could be the entire family…