It’s that time of year when I geek out over what has happened in 2009, in terms of social networking, blogging, my photography, travel, and food! If you prefer picture books to novels, you can check my 2009 Year in Pictures. Interested in how other years have gone for me? Check the 2008, 2007 and [...]

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Yesterday I posted the Fig & Chocolate Oatmeal Bars recipe from the new cookbook, “Cookie Swap” by Julia Usher. Today Julia shares some of her decorating tips for cookies and how her career path led her from engineer to that of cookbook author and food writer.
SARA ROSSO: Julia, you’ve had such an interesting career path: [...]

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Here’s the next round of questions that were sent to me following up on Help! How to Live and Work in Italy and Dear Ms. Adventures: Help Me Move to Italy! If you have a question, be sure to read the previous posts as your question may have already been answered.
DO NOT LEAVE YOUR QUESTION [...]

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When it starts to get so hot, I mean so hot and humid in Italy that you can’t enjoy normal refreshment, that’s where summer drinks in Italy make their appearance.
Granita : Icy Sicilian Drink
Just sugar, water and flavorings (like fresh fruit and juice), granita is an icy treat that is even better than gelato / [...]

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Perhaps you’ve heard of more than 100 bloggers taking some newbie bloggers under their wing. It’s called Adopt a Blogger and it’s organized by Kristen of Dine and Dish and it’s in its 3rd year!
Today I’m here to introduce you to my mentee, Michelle from Taste as You Go.
I’m the mentor since I’ve been food [...]

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