It is a never ending battle between being a foodie and trying to keep my weight under control. In an effort to enjoy my salads without adding 150 calories in dressing, I have resorted to adding very flavorful, low cal, gubbins to my salads. What, you ask, are gubbins? Years ago, my dear friend Ellie [...]
I know it’s redundant, but I am an Italian foodie. My two sisters and I grew up in a thoroughly Italian household with a Sicilian mom and a Neopolitan dad—both equally good cooks. My dad and uncle owned a small Italian restaurant together, and it was the place to go for great home style Italian food, including wonderful homemade pizza. My dad has passed on; but, to this day, even if my 80-plus-year-old mom doesn’t know you’re coming, she’ll pull a 5-course meal out of the fridge in no time flat.
