Un Copri Torta a l'uncinetto… A Crocheted Cake Dome…

It started as a beautiful Crocheted Doily…   a gift from Angela.   She has made me so many beautiful pieces over the years.  I thought  that this particular one would be the perfect size to be turned into a cake dome.  I used  Fabric Stiffener,  and a large bowl to repurpose this pretty Doily.  I have many Cake Domes and Cloches,  but this is the first of it's type.

Quasi Primavera… Almost Springtime…

                We finally got some much needed rain,  and Spring is in the air.

La Vacanza E Finita… The Vacation Is Over…

After a month long visit,  Vitangelo and Angela left yesterday.  I'm feeling a little lonely,  and a lot less busy.  We had a great time , sharing great food,  remembering times past,  planning for future visits…  next time in Italy…

Gnocchi…

I've been so busy with food preparations around here lately. Vitangelo and Angela had never had Grilled Pizzas before I made them one night…  ( they fell in love with them),   and have requested doing another night of them since they  have just about reached the end of their stay here with us. We will be doing that the night before they leave.  In the meantime,  we are preparing for one last get together with the family, which means all of the cousins will be here too.  There will be about 30 of us…  lots of food to prepare.

Ravioli E Cannelloni… Ravioli And Cannelloni…

Making use of all of the Arugula growing in the fountain garden by making some Ravioli and Cannelloni…  Homemade Ricotta with  Arugula for the filling,  and Arugula Garnish on the Pasta Dough.  They freeze well which will be handy while company is around, for a quick meal.

Buon San Valentino… Happy Valentine's Day…

Cuori E Fiori… Hearts And Flowers …

We have houseguests from Italy again… this time, Vitangelo and Angela,  they will be with us for a month.  Angela is like me,  no down time,  always doing something,  always wanting to make something pretty.  The crocheted tablecloths and doilies that she makes are exquisite…  she got that skill from her mom.  I am lucky enough to have several of her beautiful handmade pieces.  During some vacation down time,  we made some little decorative hearts… right for the moment… little pretties ,   just to hang here and there.