Blog – Page 3 – Alayne White

Great Grandma Mimi's Tuna Salad Recipe

Beach season started early this past week in Little Rhody and it got me thinking about the joys of summer and making great sandwiches for the beach...

a stack of books Hot and Unbothered, Becoming Cliterate and The Happy Vagina

Reflections on Aging and Life

I looked at a picture of myself the other day and realized that I have begin to cross over. The sagging has begun. I noticed a double chin starting...

a smiling older woman on a polaroid picture with the caption Isabelle's Chicken Recipe

WHEN IS YOUR EASTER? and other thoughts on this week's Passover Celebration

Passover and Easter often coincide somewhere in the calendar, this always poses the question. This blog talks about the Seder, the food and some re...

Simple Pasta and Vegetables and Salad

This recipe was created off the cuff as I was making my salad. I didn’t have any plans when I started, but as I chopped the tomatoes and shallots a...

counter top in kitchen with small candle holder

Does Your Kitchen Give You Pleasure?

For those of you who either really enjoy cooking or do it as something you have to do, you want to make your kitchen as efficient and inviting as p...

smiling woman with glasses standing with her son also smiling

Castaldi's Salad Dressing: For Salads and Marinades

A good salad dressing is a simple one.This recipe was given to me by my partner, Michael who has been a staple in my life and this simple recipe ha...

round layer cake topped with chopped pistachios.

Pistachio Cake

How easy is this Pistachio Cake recipe? Very. Perfect for parties, events, celebrations. I love this recipe for my birthday.

cast iron pan with sauteed spinach and garlic

Easy and Healthy Sautéed Greens with Garlic and Lemon

Sautéed Greens One of my best recipes from my original subscription to BON APPETIT when I was married in 1990. This recipe can be made in 8 minute...

What is Skin Cycling and Why You Should Try It.

We like to think of Skin Cycling like a workout for the skin. The idea behind skin cycling is four days of treatment, three days of rest. Spend mo...

2 YOUNG BOYS SITTING at a table in a restaurant

Hummus and Our Travels to Israel Before Your Bar Mitzvah

Hummus is personal to many families who make it from scratch and don't buy it in one of those plastic containers that claim to be hummus. I am no e...

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Easy and Delicious Chocolate Chip Pie

This easy to make for any occasion Chocolate Chip Pie recipe will satisfy many sweettooths. Just a few ingredients and some mixing with a store bou...

original recipe with typed notes of cream wafers

Cream Wafer Cookies for Valentine's Day!

These butter cream filled cookies are part of a collection of holiday cookies my Grandmother Ktisie would make every Christmas. I think they are gr...