by niccolapiccola | Oct 2, 2013 | Baked goodies, Desserts and Yum Yums, food, slow cooking
My ma tells me that one of the first phrases I learned to say was “che bella giornata,” or “what a beautiful day” in Italian. Leave it to my ma to teach me that at a young age! I’m 75% Italian and 25% Irish and very feisty, as most of you...
by niccolapiccola | Sep 30, 2013 | books, food, Quick dinner ideas, slow cooking, yoga
“The act of bring present is a practice in itself.” Meg Whitney ________________ Although I have been doing Ashtanga for many years, I still like to take a good Vinyasa class now and again. I teach lots of Vinyasa and I base my flow classes on the...
by niccolapiccola | Sep 26, 2013 | Baked goodies, Desserts and Yum Yums, food, Quick dinner ideas, salads, slow cooking, yoga
I’m just amazed at how fresh the produce is here on the Central Coast. One of my favorite things to do in general is grocery shop, and the Farmer’s Market’s here have taken it to a whole new level! Fruits and vegetables that I’ve never seen,...
by niccolapiccola | Sep 17, 2013 | Quick dinner ideas, slow cooking
Does anyone else out there miss Seinfeld? Gosh, I do. My friend Lynn and I quote lines and act out little skits from our favorite episodes that are prevalent in our life. We are quite funny, at least we think we are and really, that’s all that matters! My...
