Happy Thanksgiving...

Following our yearly traditions,  Anna will make a lovely Turkey Dinner, and I will make Pies and the cranberry sauce,   and decorate the tables.  The meal is pretty much the same... the pies too.  If we haven't yet celebrated Edy's Birthday together,  I make a cake for her.... And of course,  there will be a special cocktail... inspired by the season.   The tables are a bit different every year,  but similar in that I always use Pumpkins and Natural decor,  using Fall colors along with whatever might inspire me that particular year... and always a bit of sparkle.  This year we will be a large group of family and a few friends. It will be a special day spent together ,  thankful for all that we have,  and thankful for another year with Mom... the matriarch of the family...

Incontri Primaverili… Springtime Gatherings…

Food, friends and family… lots of that around here lately.  Dining al fresco is always the choice,  even with this unseasonably cool spring weather.  A chilly Memorial Day came and went,  and summer is almost here… hard to believe … not quite ready for that.

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…

Preparando Per La Festa... Preparing For The Party...

Lots of preparations going on for lots of food,  and houseguests... Dad's Poundcake recipe made ahead for Baked Alaska...