March 2019
Passionfruit (Granadilla) Pound Cake
I am not really one for cakes, well baking them. I have done far better with bread, pies and even pastries. However recently [...]
October 2025
Making Ragu
Making your own ragu is rewarding. It takes time, and you want to have an entire day put aside to keep an eye on it. [...]
June 2025
End of Winter Pumpkin Soup – Pregnancy Chronic Illness Syringomyelia
I have often found comfort in different soups. Food as a whole holds memories, it holds our happiness, grief, excitement, pain and even our most [...]
Spring Salad with Roast Chicken – Embracing Change
This is a simple salad you can adapt to what you prefer or have available. It is perfect for left over roast chicken. I love [...]
September 2023
Tips on Renting in Italy
I am of the opinion that not matter where you live in the world renting has the potential to be a serious pain. As a [...]
July 2023
Let’s Make Spinach and Feta Pan Fried Pies
Though I was hopeful for this recipe, I was equally surprised at how well it all came together. I have wanted to make or at [...]
May 2023
Let’s Make Ravioli – Meat filling with a Ragu (meat sauce)
Ravioli are delicious and easy enough to make. It just takes a bit of time. It is so worth it, once you are done, trust [...]
Living with 6 Cats: In an Apartment in Italy
As many of you may already know, we have 6 cats. They are our little fluff balls of joy. Each has an incredible back story [...]
April 2023
Let’s Make (Slightly) Spicy Pumpkin Soup
From when I first started cooking with my nonna (grandmother) and my mom I knew it was something I would do for my entire life. [...]
January 2023
Family Cohesion Visa Checklist for Italy
This tumultuous journey of moving and applying for the family cohesion visa has been an interesting one. It has been an example of how no [...]
A Trip to Milano for My Birthday and Our First Snow
It is hard to believe that it has only been a few months in Italy. Every experience just seems to condense itself. I have a [...]
October 2022
We Have Moved to Italy – All you need to Know
Moving to Italy was Quite the Journey I think it has been one of the most incredibly emotional journeys I have decided to take on. [...]
March 2021
Meet the Cats of Urban Yolk
Where to begin... I suppose the best way would be to start with who came into our lives first and work our way from there. [...]
Processing Waterbuck and Warthog from a Local Farm
We have been moving more and more into a lifestyle that looks to combine minimalism, homesteading, self-sustainability and supporting local. Each year we have found [...]
December 2020
Udon Noodle Soup with Ostrich Steak
I know one thing the love of my life will never get sick of and that is udon noodles, particularly udon noodle soup. I have [...]
Meatballs with Gravy and Roasted Potatoes
I am not sure what prompted me to make such meals, but I believe my time in Switzerland and the influence of German food certainly [...]
