by niccolapiccola | Feb 28, 2014 | Desserts and Yum Yums, snacks
“One is silver, the other is gold. A circle is round, it has no end. That’s how long I’ll be your friend.” It’s my favorite time of year! The Girl Scout Cookies are here! How can you resist a box of Carmel...
by niccolapiccola | Feb 27, 2014 | cheese and wine, Quick dinner ideas
“I cheddar the world and the feta cheese. Everybody’s looking for Stilton!” It’s no shocker that I am in love with cheese. Piave, Humbold Fog, Manchengo, Brie… and the list goes on. It’s the best relationship I’ve ever been in...
by niccolapiccola | Feb 24, 2014 | Desserts and Yum Yums, fitness
Happy Monday to you and thankfully, for some of you, it’s almost over! Having been sick all last week, I’ve been playing catchup all afternoon running errands, picking up dry cleaning, and tidying up the house. Boy do I hate being sick, especially when you...
by niccolapiccola | Feb 19, 2014 | books, Eating Italian, Quick dinner ideas
Overheard in the supermarket on Monday, “I don’t have time to read with all the reality shows I watch, Bravo episodes I’ve taped and those Lifetime movies!” I literally laughed out loud when I heard this and the two women talking, both nose...
by niccolapiccola | Feb 17, 2014 | books, Eating Italian, Quick dinner ideas
Happy Holiday! I have the rest of the day off today so Happy President’s Day to me! What’s usually my longest day of teaching (five classes) had been shortened and I plan to enjoy every moment of it basking in the sun on this beautiful 70 degree day! I...
