If you or anyone you know likes to write short stories, please join my new group. Let's have some fun! Growing up on Long Island in the...

If you or anyone you know likes to write short stories, please join my new group. Let's have some fun! Sometimes, there's a family story...

If you or anyone you know likes to write short stories, please join my new group. Let's have some fun! A short story written by me. Life...

I've been featured!!!!! Check it out. Create With Joy. I am passionate about animals, cooking and writing and I love all three equally....

The holidays are a special time. I hate to see anyone feel they can't be included for any reason. I just want to wish everyone a very...

I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving. I was blessed to be at my niece's house with a ton of family! We had so much fun and lots...

There's nothing better than celebrating a birthday with family and friends. For those from Italy or of Italian descent, who remembers...

I went to a local market for a veggie haul. What an amazing time I had! Disclaimer: If you are going to be triggered by this post, no...

Fall and Halloween activities lead to big appetites. Check out my category Halloween and Thanksgiving for some amazing recipes. Here on...

It was a gorgeous day on Long Island. A little chilly, very windy out east, but perfect for a Ladies day in farm and wine country. I...

I'm allergic to gluten, nuts, soy, corn and eggs. I'm also allergic to penicillin and have serious problems with chemicals - bleach,...

Last Wednesday was a gorgeous day, not too warm, not too cold, beautiful blue sunny skies and that fresh air smell that just tingled your...

As a native New Yorker, I knew many people who were at the World Trade Center on 9/11. People in the workforce, police, firefighters,...

Hurricanes can be serious. Long Island has been hit with some bad ones. Most of the hurricanes hit us between August and October with...

UPDATE: While this recipe is excellent, I've come to prefer using the Tortilla dough for my pizzas lately. Disclaimer: My parents'...

Don't panic. Don't fret. You can successfully bring your own food with you to a party or event or out to dinner. L - R Pasta I brought...

What a whirlwind few weeks. But it sure was fun. Lot's of celebrations, tons of laughter and smiles. Please visit my YouTube Channel,...

I have an allergy to gluten, nuts, soy, corn, eggs, and more. I can't have penicillin, I have problems with many medications and also...

The two stories I heard all my life were the sauce story and the rice story! We'll start with those. Sauce Story: My dad was young. ...

I love where I was born and still live. We have the best of both worlds. We can drive one hour west and be in "the city" as locals...