Merry Christmas! I managed to set up a few more tables before the holiday ended! Although this blog focuses on Christmas table settings, it features as much food as it does tableware! Last Christmas Eve, we tried making cioppino for the first time, and it seems we've started a new tradition of preparing cioppino on Christmas Eve. Both of my sons asked if we could make it again for dinner this year, and we gladly agreed. It looks like a tradition has begun! On Christmas Eve, w

My youngest son asked, "Mom, why don't you share recipes on your blog? You bake every week..." So this post is dedicated to him. In our household, we love zucchini, or courgettes as the British say. They're the top overproducers in summer gardens, and we welcome them! We sauté zucchini with butter, garlic, onion, and peppers, stuff them with cheese, dip them in batter and deep fry them, chop them for soups, but my favorite way to enjoy zucchini is in a sweet bread! Nearly eve

Some people are breakfast people and some are not. Our family is definitely a breakfast-eating family. Dear hubby is our breakfast chef;...

Recently, we held an on-site/off-site meeting at work for our senior managers from around the globe. An on-site/off-site involves setting...

Holidays are as much about traditions, including food, as they are about celebrating! Our traditions are handed down from family, and...

After visiting the Morgan Hill Farmer's Market yesterday, the island was full of goodies! This time of year the figs are sweet and juicy...