Being Typecast Is A Great Thing For

I Think That My Interpretation Of Italian Was A Lot More Southern Than What My Husband Cooks. You Know, I Grew Up In Queens And In Brooklyn, And We - Really, It's More Southern. It's Naples And Sicily. It's Heavier. It's Over-spiced. And Like Most Americans, I Thought Spaghetti And Meatballs Was Genius.

Desmo Is My Guard Dog, But He Has A Sweet Side, Too. Nothing Entertains Him (or Me) More Than When I Blow Bubbles And He Can Chase Them.

I Don't Like The Idea Of Things Being Off-limits To Kids - Like A Fancy Sitting Room Where They Can't Touch Anything. I Own Vintage Pottery Cups, And I Let My Girls Hold Them. It Teaches Them To Treat Objects With Respect.

Sometimes In Life You Have To Make A Decision And Make Sacrifices.

When Entertaining, It's Great To Wow Your Guests With An Outstanding Recipe, But It's Also Very Important To Design A Menu That's Not Too Demanding Of Yourself, Otherwise Everybody Will Have Fun But You. A Great Appetizer Or Simpler Dish Is A Good Way To Work A Menu That's Delicious But Does Not Impose Too Much Effort Or Time Spent In The Kitchen.