by niccolapiccola | Dec 16, 2014 | books, breakfast, yoga
The other night I was hanging out with a bunch of yoga teachers, red wine included, and we started talking about some of the hilarious students we’ve had over the years. Just like when we were yoga students, and not yet teachers, we would chat about the teacher...
by niccolapiccola | Dec 9, 2014 | beverages, Christmastime, Desserts and Yum Yums, Eating Italian, fishy fishy
I can’t believe I’m writing this post outside and it’s 76 degrees out. I am a little bent out of shape that I am not in New England or Chicago playing in the snow, taking a winter stroll, drinking hot chocolate or even in a hat for that matter!...
by niccolapiccola | Dec 1, 2014 | Baked goodies, Christmastime, Desserts and Yum Yums, holiday food, Quick dinner ideas
And just like that Thanksgiving is over and Christmas is less than a month away! What a funny holiday Thanksgiving is… don’t you think? We spent all day cooking huge portions of food dosed with butter and cream and other ingredients that are really good...
by niccolapiccola | Nov 24, 2014 | books, Desserts and Yum Yums, holiday food, soups
Let the craziness begin, eh?! My Ma sent me my annual Advent calendar so it’s officially the start of the holidays for me. I don’t know any other 34-year-olds who still get one from their Ma, and I’m fine with that… my Ma loves me more than...
by niccolapiccola | Nov 20, 2014 | Baked goodies, books, breakfast, slow cooking, yoga
I opened my freezer this morning to discover five frozen bananas that have been sitting in there for ages, waiting to be used in some Yummy Yogini concoction and today seemed like a good day. It’s misting outside and a little chilly (a whopping 63 degrees) so...