Fables and Focaccia

Fables and Focaccia Food Writer - Recipe Development - Cooking Classes Fables and Focaccia, the ongoing tales of my love affair with all things food. Buon Appetito

From the Calabrian fare on which I was raised to the exotic tastes of far away lands, I am an enamored foodie with a passion for culinary adventure. Many of my greatest moments and memories in life have had food at the very core and those, along with a few recipes thrown in for good measure are what I would like to share.

Gird your loins! Entering the month of May by hitting the Runway for The Devil Wears Prada 2. In honour of this movie mo...
05/01/2026

Gird your loins!
Entering the month of May by hitting the Runway for The Devil Wears Prada 2. In honour of this movie moment and the iconic Miranda Priestly I’m flashing back to a food and film moment; the Smith & Wollensky Steak that was Miranda’s power lunch.
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That’s All!

Much obliged for all the birthday love, sweet wishes, and kind words. Y’all sure know how to make a girl feel blessed. M...
04/29/2026

Much obliged for all the birthday love, sweet wishes, and kind words. Y’all sure know how to make a girl feel blessed. My heart is full, my boots are tapping, and I’m mighty thankful for each and every one of you.

04/28/2026

I’m ready to get back in the saddle, hold onto my hat, take the reins and ride into another rodeo. With a little more dust on my boots, and a lot more story to tell, I’ll be chasin’ sunsets and open skies to rope more dreams and have barrels of fun creating memories
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I’m grateful for every road that has brought me this far; a little older, a little wiser, and still followin’ my own horizon.
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I celebrate this birthday with a full heart, a free spirit, gratitude and a whole lotta cowgirl energy. Yee haw!

“To me, food is as muchabout the moment, the occasion, the location and the company as it is about the taste.”- Heston B...
04/27/2026

“To me, food is as much
about the moment, the occasion, the location and the company as it is about the taste.”
- Heston Blumenthal

All of the above proved to be true enjoying the most magnificent meal this past weekend. It was one of the most elegant and exceptional dining experiences. From the menu selections to the service and the special celebratory touches; it was nothing short of spectacular.

When life gives you lemons you make limoncello tiramisù.🍋A sweet twist on a classic to celebrate someone special. ...
04/27/2026

When life gives you lemons you make limoncello tiramisù.
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A sweet twist on a classic to celebrate someone special.

When I’m not spending time in the kitchen you will usually find me savouring the chapters of book; typically with food o...
04/23/2026

When I’m not spending time in the kitchen you will usually find me savouring the chapters of book; typically with food or drink alongside.

Apart from my extensive collection of cookbooks (how many is too many?) I also love stories that include food among their main characters (as evidenced by some of the selections shown here).

I’m also quite proud to know several published authors
Baked
Living the Lingo of Linguini (I themed an event around this book) .de.luca
Beyond the Bergamot
Souls of St. Clair
Cucina Tipica (also the inspiration for a dinner event)
Italian Recipes from the Heart (to which I contributed a recipe)

Happy World Book Day from this foodie and book lover

I cannot espresso how exciting it is to be honouring what is perhaps my favourite kitchen appliance. Today we celebrate ...
04/21/2026

I cannot espresso how exciting it is to be honouring what is perhaps my favourite kitchen appliance.

Today we celebrate the inaugural Moka day, rendering homage to the staple of Italian coffee culture invented by Alfonso Bialetti nearly a century ago.

You can read more about Moka Day and the history of the Bialetti maker in my latest blog post.

Happy Moka Day!

I’m 10 days away from making my 51st trip around the sun and I couldn’t help but think back on this amazing milestone ye...
04/18/2026

I’m 10 days away from making my 51st trip around the sun and I couldn’t help but think back on this amazing milestone year.

I made the decision heading into 50 that I would own my golden age and live it fully because life has shown me that aging is one of the most profound gifts. With thanks I accepted the gift and owned it, celebrating it in ways both big and small. Traveling, dancing, singing, eating, drinking and above all memory making with friends and loved ones. So as I prepare to leave this amazing year behind me and head into the next, I’d like to share words by someone named Janessa Docking that I came across recently online. They were posted with a caption that read “with every lap of the sun, this right here is my goal”. I’m making this my goal as well.

I don’t want to age gracefully.
I want to age gratefully.

Grateful for the lines that hold my deepest laughter. For the silver strands, woven with love and worry for the hearts I hold dear. For the sun-kissed skin and freckled nose-proof of days well spent under open skies. Grateful for the shifting perspective that comes with age, making life softer, sweeter and just a little wiser.

Another year older means another year lived. And with each passing year, the weight of that privilege feels more profound.

Aging gratefully.

This evening I’ll be attending a pjs and martini event and being in my loungewear naturally calls to mind breakfast. In ...
04/16/2026

This evening I’ll be attending a pjs and martini event and being in my loungewear naturally calls to mind breakfast. In light of this I thought I’d highlight my favourite breakfast/brunch food which coincidentally is also being celebrated today, eggs Benedict.
I will almost always order eggs Benny if I see them on a menu.

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