by niccolapiccola | Mar 14, 2014 | Quick dinner ideas, salads
I’m writing this post today from my new favorite coffee shop in San Luis Obispo, called Kreuzberg, and it’s reminding me of my favorite spots in Chicago and on the east side of Providence where I would spend hours at a time reading, writing and people...
by niccolapiccola | Mar 12, 2014 | Eating Italian, Quick dinner ideas
Good afternoon to you! Just a quick blog to tell you about the yummy meal I made last night… so if you don’t already have dinner planned, this could be it! I’ve been craving Eggplant Parmigiana like you would’t believe. Andy and I had an...
by niccolapiccola | Mar 5, 2014 | books, Quick dinner ideas, soups
So yesterday everyone got all bloated from liquor celebrating Fat Tuesday and now everyone’s heading to church to get their ashes. It’s the Catholic way, no?! Although I went to a Catholic school, I haven’t gone to church on Ash Wednesday in years,...
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 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...
