Miss Me! I Do!

I know you haven't heard much from me lately. I apologize. (Not saying "sorry"!) I've spent the last month in Italy. Alba, actually. Nona,(Monica's grandmother) who is very frail right now insisted that if I wanted to know the proper method of Italian cooking I needed to humble myself and work in a "real" kitchen. So I did. After all my years in various culinary schools and working in great resturants I got a real eye opening experience. I know it sounds like alot of fun but it was pretty hard work. The result is that I walk away with much, much mor appreciation for what I do. I'll try to pick up the pace later on.
Kisses,
Rita

Another Year!

Happy New Year to everyone. I just got back from Boston and wanted to wish you all the best in the coming new year. Gee it's 2012 and we still don't have flying cars? What a rip-off! The past year was busy with many changes in my life. Work related, of course. My personal life is still the same. Danny and the girls are all well and (Really!) good! I hope to spend more time writing for you. I haven't forgotten the next installment of "The New Girlfriends" so don't fret. It should come along soon. I'm still trying to find my direction

Another Christmas!

Merry Christmas everyone. Luckily it's just the immediate family this year. Shrimp, lobster, asparagus risotto on the eve. Lasagna on the day. It's been just so much catching up I had to do in the past month. I know you understand. I love you all and I wish you the best of holidays. Heck...I'm Christian...MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!

Peace, Love and Kisses'

Rita

I'm Starved!

Crunch time. I'm just getting back to a few more days at home just to kick back. Danny is working. Laura is back in Boston. Monica and Stephanie are in New York. I have a ton of articles to get done. Don't think I'm not going to continue. I'm very hungry to make it work....you know I will.....kisses Rita

I'm Late!

I hope you all had a very happy Thanksgiving. I was busy on assignment in Napa.It's so nice in California this time of year. I'm home now and feeling a bit guilty that I wasn't here to prepare something fot those I love. I'm making up for that this weekend with a full traditional Thanksgiving feast. Well, I know you're probably more interested when I'll continue writing my stories. Soon, I hope. I really want to finish off the "New Girlfriends" saga or branch out. It will help me very much if you let me know what you want. I think I know how to deliver but I just need the address!
Kisses.....Rita

Happy Halloween!

Have fun!

This Year's Halloween Theme!

Well, it's almost a week away but I just wanted to let you know what our theme is this year. We're all going to dress as our favorite female singers of the past. No, I'll not be dressing as Patsy Cline. Laura will be Madonna. Stephanie will be dressed as Dolly Parton. Not suprisingly, Chrissy will be Lady Gaga! (OMG!) Stacy will appear as Bette Midler. And me?.....Dusty Springfield! I just love the look and have kept it the back of my mind for a long time! Patsy?....Monica took that role this year. She's even learned the words to "Crazy"!

More soon....kisses...Rita!