Summer Salad Season
It is officially the start of summer here in Pittsburgh. The hot weather is upon us and that can only mean one thing, summer foods. The thought of standing over a hot stove in the heat and humidity to prepare …
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He’ll Make a Great Father Because He Puts Up With You
A tribute to my husband on Father’s Day “I’m not getting any younger, I would like to see you getting married before I die……..” These very words were uttered to me by my grandmother on my 27th birthday. She said …
Mother In- Law of the Year (Or Why My Mother In-Law is Way Better Than Yours)
By Nicky D Cooks I was so nervous to meet my future mother-in-law. I knew very little about her other than she was Italian. I will be the first to admit this, Italian women are tough, especially when it comes …
Broccoli Rabe: My Fond Memories of a Bitter Green
By Nicky D Cooks If there was ever a food that I can associate with my grandmother, it would be broccoli rabe. I remember walking into her kitchen as a child and the smell of the broccoli rabe cooking on …
Fish Pizziola: A Perfect Dish for any Season
By Nicky D Cooks The Lenten Season is upon us again and I believe that there are only so many fish sandwiches this gal can eat. My thought was always why limit fish to just this season? There are numerous …