• Breads,  Breakfast / Brunch

    Pumpernickel Bagels

    I have a secret love for pumpernickel bagels.   It’s really not so secret if you’re within my close circle of friends.  The thing with pumpernickel bagels is that most bagel shops or breakfast diners either do not carry enough and…

  • Breads,  Sides,  Snacks,  stories

    Lemon Foccacia

    My father would share many of his memories and stories growing up in Sicily.  His parents had moved to America before he was born but soon realized they missed their home and lifestyle too much.  My grandmother was then pregnant…