{ Pearls & Pasta }

Pearls & Pasta — A Story & Recipe This rich, custardy Italian-American crab pie — made with a sour cream crust and served as part of a traditional Christmas Eve Seven Fishes dinner — is the recipe I searched for years to find again. I once made a crab pie so good my sister-in-law ran back for seconds before anyone else could get firsts. Then I lost the recipe. Years later, I found it again — not in a cookbook, but in memory. Some dishes aren’t just food. They’re moments you refuse to forget. 💜 There are recipes you make...

This will be the Jewel of Your Meal! There’s nothing better than waking up the house with the decadent, cozy aroma of this sourdough bread pudding. It’s the perfect addition to a holiday morning breakfast, a festive brunch, or even served as an after-dinner dessert. Your family, friends — and let’s be honest, your belly — will thank you! Pair it with a big bowl of fresh berries tossed with a squeeze of lemon, and you’ve got the prettiest little accessories on your table. And just like my jewelry designs — those perfectly imperfect freshwater pearls and meaningful details that...

Moons ago, soon after we first moved into Thornbury Township, I met the loveliest woman — and if you’re reading this, you know who you are. We got to talking all things Thanksgiving — including homemade cranberry sauce. It was such a joy to meet someone else who cherished those homemade traditions. That little conversation stayed with me, and every year when I make this sauce, I think of the beauty of shared traditions and the way food connects us.

When berries are fading and football season is calling, I’ve got just the recipe to carry us from summer sweetness into fall coziness. 🍓 Mixed Berry Galettes The word galette may sound fancy, but don’t let it fool you. These rustic, hand-formed pies are wonderfully simple—perfect for when you want to impress without the stress. They’re also one of my favorite ways to use up berries that might be sitting just a little too long in the fridge. ( In fact, I think slightly soft berries bake up even better—juicier and sweeter. ) I first made these in Maryland one...

When jewelry becomes a prayer... Not long ago, a client reached out with a deeply personal request. Her beloved mother, a woman of strong faith, was in hospice. She had chosen not to fight her cancer with treatments, but instead to pass with peace and dignity. As you can imagine, the family was struggling to come to terms with this. My client asked if I could create a set of stretch bracelets for their family — something tactile, meaningful, and spiritual with  touch of her mother's favorite color - purple. A piece they could wear and hold as they prayed....