Who doesn’t love chicken soup? I always like to keep some on hand, especially when the weather changes and sniffles start appearing. My daughter who is a junior in college wasn’t feeling well and I whipped up a batch for her. I don’t really have a strict recipe, but it’s hard to ruin this soup,…
A year ago today, I sent my first blog post of Life at Bella Terra. It was an intimidating moment, because I thought “who would ever want to read this?” I don’t consider myself a very good writer and I’m really trying to improve upon that. But your words of encouragement have brought me back…
It is STILL very hot here in Phoenix and this recipe is cool and refreshing. Wherever you are celebrating Labor Day, this salad is full of fresh, summer ingredients and is very simple to make. With just a few ingredients and a light dressing, this is a perfect accompaniment to something off the grill. Since…
Is cold brew coffee all the rage in your area? Two years ago, I never even heard of cold brew….naturally thinking it was maybe some new kind of beer. I began noticing it at the Farmers Market and occasionally on the shelves at the grocery store, but until recently, I never tried it. I’ve always…
I love our neighborhood as it provides the best of both rural and urban living. Even though we are 10 minutes from downtown Phoenix (the 5th largest city in the US), our North Central neighborhood feels like it is miles away. A few years ago, my friend and neighbor, Bo Mostow, called me to discuss…