This week at the local supermarket I found blood oranges and I was so excited! This immediately took me back to my first days living in Italy when these oranges were in season and so delicious. I remember traveling to Rome for a weekend that same month and the local Trattoria where I was eating served a blood orange and fennel salad. I have always loved to make this simple salad whenever I can get my hands on fresh blood oranges and fennel. This salad is so simple and yet jus

Summer is the perfect time have an Italian style dinner party! My favorite menu starts with a Aperol spritz cocktail and little nibbles, like cheese, olives and nuts. Then, we usually continue on with fresh salads, focaccia and other breads, and finish with easy dessert, like biscotti or a jam tart. I love to end a summer dinner party with a little glass of limoncello as everyone settles in for a little time watching the fireflies flit around in the air. In Italy, dining al