Just landed back into my warm Houston. Well, that was a GREAT trip. I got to see almost all my friends and my family. It’s always good to be home. I spent time with my Mom and with my Nonna, miss them all already. I took a lot of yummy pictures and will share recipes soon. I had the pesce azzurro I craved, and a lot of other delicious mom-made creations (have a sneak peek below). I gained 5 lb :D Sorry if I ever, ever said that Italy doesn’t make you gain weight. Viva La Mamma!

• Pasta ca’ a muddica e sardi amm’are
• Pasta with clams
• Seafood salad
• Wild mushroom risotto
• The best fall cake ever
• Wrapped shrimps
• Chocolate salame
• Dove eggs
• Roasted chicken thighs
• San Biagio’s Feast
• Breaded Lamb chops
• Sicilian Red Wine: Etna Rosso
• Shrimp + Arugula Salad
• Quiche with Chard, Bacon and Eggs
• Seafood Risotto
• Viva il Pesce Azzurro