I grew up as the oldest of four siblings, all of whom had drastically different personalities. I’ve recently learned that not all families shout to be heard over one another, but constant…
Author: emiglia
Summertime
At the risk of sounding like a broken record, I’m going to have to mention this once more: I’m a nomad. Constantly moving through the years, from the time I was very…
Foodbuzz 24, 24, 24: Fast Food My Way
Why do people buy fast food? For the price? The ease? The familiar taste? For this month’s 24, 24, 24, I decided to set out to see if I could recreate better…
Daring Bakers: Strudel
The May Daring Bakers’ challenge was hosted by Linda of make life sweeter! and Courtney of Coco Cooks. They chose Apple Strudel from the recipe book Kaffeehaus: Exquisite Desserts from the Classic Cafés…
Becoming a Wine-O: 2007 Côtes du Rhône Domaine de la Berthète
I’ve always been obsessed with wine: the way it looks, the way it tastes, the way it smells. I love the fact that it’s alive, that the process has been perfected over…
Rosé and Fruit Salad
I used to hate picnics. I also used to hate lunch in general, but that’s neither here nor there. My opposition to picnics didn’t have anything to do with the outdoor setting,…
Cake Day: Buttery Apple Loaf Cake
I have trust issues. *Phew* There. I said it. That feels better. I’ve always had trust issues… I’m not too sure where it comes from. Maybe from growing up in a house…
Pasta with Four Tomatoes
Sometimes, I feel like I just can’t do it anymore. I wake up one morning, and I lie in bed without checking my e-mail immediately, like I usually do, because I know…
Becoming a Wine-O: 2008 Espigueiro Vinho Verde
I’ve always been obsessed with wine: the way it looks, the way it tastes, the way it smells. I love the fact that it’s alive, that the process has been perfected over…
Pork Chops with Spicy Pineapple Salsa
When I was in elementary school, my biggest fear was the day that our gym teacher would inevitably annouce that we were running “the mile.” Running “the mile” was something that every…