Author: Alexandra
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A Red Rose
The author shares their experience at Rosa Rossa in Venice, highlighting the importance of fresh ingredients, quality dining, and a delightful Porcini Carpaccio they aim to recreate.
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Two Hundred and Counting
I’ve finally decided to stick with just one of my recipe apps — after quite a long search to find the one that truly fits me. There are countless options out there, but none does exactly what one wants. Compromise is the key, unless one decides to create their own app — which, thanks to…
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Arrogance
Florence is dotted with many plaques—each telling a story about a family, a place, or an episode from Dante’s journey.
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Summer on a Plate: Pasta alla Norma
Pasta alla Norma showcases summer’s finest flavors with eggplant, tomatoes, and basil. Originating from Sicily, it’s a beloved dish named after an opera, blending simplicity and indulgence perfectly.
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A Votre Santè
It is straightforward arithmetic once you know the steps. Let’s walk through it using your champagne bottle example, assuming a 20% tariff on a $20 imported bottle.
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When the Best Are Tossed Aside: A Meditation on America’s Moral Decline
The bald eagle—once carved in granite, fierce and free—was chosen as America’s emblem for its strength, courage, and soaring vision. It held arrows and olive branches, symbolizing the balance of power and peace.
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July Missed Outdoors
In July, our days are naturally tethered to the outdoors—governed by light and warmth, drawn to water, movement, and the quiet rhythm of summer rituals. We expect the season to open up, not close in.
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Summer Rainy Days
The morning was overcast as the narrator embraced a later wake-up time. A walk in the rain led to unexpected shelter, but a farmer’s market visit brought comfort. Missing familiar cafés, the narrator yearns for a renewed daily rhythm.
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The Park at 6:30 a.m.
Yoga in the park offered balance, community, and cherished memories.
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Pen to Paper
Writing by hand fosters deeper cognitive engagement, reflection, and focus compared to digital methods, which offer practicality. Balancing both enhances creativity and organization effectively.
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Between the Lines 