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London: My Childhood Home
Where do I begin when I talk about London? It is a place that is very dear to me. When I was six years old, my dad announced we would be...
kflynn80
Dec 4, 202013 min read
Sicilian Pizza
We grew up with square style Sicilian pizzas that my mom made on cookie sheets and I always remember thinking it tasted like heaven,...
kflynn80
Nov 6, 20202 min read
Why Create a Travel and Food Blog in the Midst of a Pandemic?
Everyone has seen the headlines. Airlines are laying off people left and right. A lot of people I know are still afraid to eat outside or...
kflynn80
Oct 30, 20203 min read
Maryland Crab Cakes
What kind of native born Marylander would I be if I didn't include a recipe for crab cakes? The real secret to making a great crab cake...
kflynn80
Oct 30, 20202 min read
Sausage and Rapini over Polenta
This is Winter comfort food at its absolute best. Soft polenta serves as a base for the delicious combination of braised rapini and...
kflynn80
Oct 23, 20202 min read
Seared Scallops with Corn and Chorizo
I love chorizo in basically anything and this is a simple summer recipe that everyone enjoys! Make sure you use a cast iron pan and get...
kflynn80
Oct 23, 20202 min read
Living the Dream in Annapolis: America’s Sailing Capital
When I was 18, if someone had told me I would still be living basically right where I started long ago, I wouldn’t have believed it. But...
kflynn80
Oct 19, 20208 min read
The Hampton’s: Barefoot Contessa, Beaches and Jaw Dropping Prices
What can be said about the Hampton’s that hasn’t been said before? It is a land of contrasts. On the one hand, there are amazing farms...
kflynn80
Oct 5, 20207 min read
Summer Melon Salad
This is an easy Summer salad that combines a number of things I love - salty and sweet components including crisped prosciutto,...
kflynn80
Jul 6, 20201 min read
Pistachio Pesto (Sicilian)
My mom is not a fan of pesto, so this was not something we ate when I was growing up. However, she loved pistachios and those were around...
kflynn80
Jul 6, 20201 min read
Caponata
This is probably one of the most famous dishes from Sicily. For as long as I can remember, my mom had this on the table for parties as an...
kflynn80
Jul 2, 20202 min read
Provencal Seafood Grill with Lemon Dill Dressing
When we went to Provence, I ended up making something very similar to this with large shrimp. You can use basically any combination of...
kflynn80
Jun 30, 20201 min read
Dublin: The Irishman’s Ancestral Home
As the daughter of first-generation Italian Americans, I was confounded by my husband John’s relationship with food. He was a traditional...
kflynn80
Jun 30, 20205 min read
Ratatouille
I love this dish because it tastes like Summer. Everything that goes into it comes straight out of the garden and it is colorful and...
kflynn80
Jun 29, 20202 min read
Newport, RI: Land of Dreams
I traveled to Newport when I visited my friend from high school attending Providence College as a young twenty-something. When my sister...
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Jun 25, 20205 min read
Sicilian Turkey Meatballs
My lesson in Sicilian food came courtesy of my mom who is 100% Sicilian. Savory and sweet is a hallmark of the cuisine and although it...
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Jun 23, 20202 min read
Green Beans with Yogurt and Harissa
Living in Turkey and traveling to Greece made me fall in love with yogurt, particularly when used in savory dishes. This is a healthy...
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Jun 23, 20201 min read
Salmon Nicoise Salad
This salad is on heavy rotation in my home because it is healthy, easy and delicious. Traditionally, the salad is made with canned or...
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Jun 22, 20202 min read
Lemon, Bacon and Almond Brussels Sprouts Salad
I love Brussels sprouts and I'm always looking for ways to turn them into a meal that is slightly different than my many roasted...
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Jun 22, 20201 min read
Beautiful Maine Breezes and Lobster Rolls
I first traveled to Maine when I was in my early 20s with my mom and aunt. We stayed on Schoodic Peninsula at a former Naval base near...
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Jun 17, 20205 min read
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