Utica Style Tomato Pie

What’s the Story? Central New York is blessed with an abundance of delicious regional foods, many of them coming from our Italian-American ancestors. Utica Greens, Chicken Riggies and Pusties are just a few of my favorites. … Read More

Creamy Pasta with Sausage and Peas

Creamy Pasta with Sausage and Peas

I am always on the lookout for easy recipes that taste wonderful. My friend Amy at Frugal Mama, who already helped me tackle homemade pizza, made my mouth water again with a picture of a pasta … Read More

Reworked master bedroom reveal

Last month I wrote about rearranging my bedroom to make it serve my organizational needs better and to create the feeling of more space. After spending time hunting down extra decor pieces, painting, sewing, and further … Read More

Rearranging a room to make it work

I know a few people who like to rearrange their furniture regularly just to change things up. I’m more set in my ways, and usually like to layout my rooms only once, unless circumstances change or … Read More