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The St. Louis Hill

Looking for a 3-day get-away?  Look no further than the St. Louis Hill.  Centred in the downtown area of St. Louis, the Hill is a unique neighborhood, traditionally founded by Italian immigrants in the early 1800’s.  The Hill neighborhood has been home to many prominent…

For the Love of Roses

My mother loved to sew, and my father loved to garden.  As a young girl, I can remember my dad, “the butcher,” coming home after a hard days’ work, relaxing by working out in his garden.  He loved to bring home, usually out of the…

Mr. Peppers Goes Walking

Our dog, Mr. Peppers is a spunky 5-year old Havanese, with more energy than a bee’s hive.  So, lately he has figured out that if I say the word “walk”, he immediately knows what I mean.  He normally sits in the picture window chair facing…

Irish Soda Bread

NOTE: There are many recipes for this bread, but this is one of the best. It is sweet with a delicious texture and a crunchy crust that makes it mouth-watering good!  Look for this recipe in my Rosalie Serving Best Loved Italian cookbook on page…

Rosalie’s Cannoli Cake

      A great thing about St. Louis is the quality and abundance of great restaurants. Take for instance, Tony’s in St. Louis, Annie Gunn’s, and The Melting Pot, both of Chesterfield, and Al’s Steak House Downtown, and of course who could discount “The…

Mr. Peppers Goes to Prison

Mr. Peppers, our registered Havanese puppy is now almost 9 months old. He has accomplished “playing the piano,” “rolling over” and letting me “pray” for his food before eating.  We even thought he had fully conquered the habit of going outside to relieve himself.  …

The New Puppy, Mr. Peppers

Today I am introducing our new puppy, “Mr. Peppers.”  He is a 14-week old registered Havenese.  As you can see, he is a black and white pile of fluff that never stops moving, save the two naps he takes a day.  He also mercifully sleeps…

Mr. Peppers

Today I am introducing our new puppy, “Mr. Peppers.”  He is a 14-week old registered Havanese.  As you can see, he is a black and white pile of fluff that never stops moving, save the two naps he takes a day.  He also mercifully sleeps…

Tom The Turkey

I knew on August 1, 2019, that the holiday race was on. I blinked my eye and school was in session, the leaves were falling, and Halloween was over. Now, right around the corner is Thanksgiving. Why the rush, I say. But this is typical…

Red Hot July

  Summer is officially here, June 22, and I must say I think I’m down in sunny Florida. You know, the way it rains everyday for about an hour, and then the beautiful sun comes out with everything green flourishing, Honestly, my 15 flower beds…