by niccolapiccola | Oct 20, 2013 | animals and such, Baked goodies, breakfast, Desserts and Yum Yums
I love being a pet-sitter, almost as much as I love teaching yoga! Just like in the studio, everyday is a different adventure when I’m watching my furry friends. Unlike my yoga students though, these pals don’t have any special requests… just the...
by niccolapiccola | Oct 17, 2013 | Baked goodies, Desserts and Yum Yums, food, yoga
Squash is in season…still, and NO! I’m not sick of eating it yet! I am however, bored with squash for dinner so I thought I’d create some easy, healthy and fun dessert recipes featuring… drumroll….squash! I’m dog/housesitting right...
by niccolapiccola | Oct 13, 2013 | Baked goodies, books, Desserts and Yum Yums
Growing up in Rhode Island, one of my favorite summer activities to do with my Ma, besides a beach day at Sand Hill Cove, was a trip to the library to collect stacks of books that I would savor over once home and in my bedroom! The Warwick Public Library, where we...
by niccolapiccola | Oct 9, 2013 | Baked goodies, Desserts and Yum Yums, food, Quick dinner ideas, salads
My fall garden is starting to sprout and I’m excited about the eggplant seeds that I planted awhile back. It is so fun to sow the seeds and then watch them grow! It teaches me patience because I always want to pick the vegetables before they are ready to be...
by niccolapiccola | Oct 8, 2013 | Baked goodies, crafts, food, yoga
Before my interest in cooking suddenly perked up, I was heavily into crafts. Two years ago, Andy and I got married and I was determined to make everything for the wedding myself… except the food! Down to the centerpieces, decorations, vases and bouquet, I...
by niccolapiccola | Oct 7, 2013 | Baked goodies, Desserts and Yum Yums, food, salads
I just love a good picnic. One that includes great company, a Mexican blanket, baked goodies, yummy goat cheeses, pistachios, chocolate, lettuce wraps and good wine…of course! This weekend was a debauchery!! My girlfriends and I went to Los Osos for the free...